Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
Canon
EOS R100
Entry-level 24MP APS-C RF-mount camera with a small body, EVF, and simple stills-first feature set.
$479
Released May 2023
EOS R1 is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R100
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 6.5 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 24 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
EOS R100
116 × 86 × 69 mm
356 g (0.78 lb / 12.56 oz)
EOS R1 is 41mm wider, 64mm taller, and 19mm thicker than EOS R100.
EOS R1 is 759 g heavier than EOS R100.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 69mm EOS R100
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
EOS R100
116 × 86 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
EOS R100
116 × 69 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R100
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R100
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 6.5 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 24 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R100
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.3, 85.5, 68.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
AF points / zones
3975 vs 1053 — higher is better
Weight
356 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.95 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
EOS R100
Pros
- ✓Very low entry price for Canon RF
- ✓Compact and lightweight body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓Good image quality for beginners
Cons
- –Fixed non-touch LCD
- –Older DIGIC 8 processor
- –4K video is cropped and limited
- –No in-body stabilization
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or EOS R100?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for EOS R100 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R100?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and EOS R100 is 24.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R100 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R100 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R100?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R100 reaches 6.5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R100?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and EOS R100 weighs 356 g, so the EOS R100 is 759 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R100 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R100: 4K up to 24p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R100 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R100: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R100 at $479. The EOS R100 is $5,820 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.