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
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Canon
EOS R5
45MP full-frame hybrid with 8K RAW, 4K 120p, strong AF, and 8-stop in-body stabilization.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Jul 2020
EOS R1 is 4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R5
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 490 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- BEOS R5 has higher Resolution (45 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 5,760,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R5
139 × 98 × 88 mm
738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)
EOS R1 is 1mm thinner than EOS R5 but it is also 19mm wider and 52mm taller.
EOS R1 is 182 g heavier than EOS R5.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 88mm EOS R5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5
139 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R5
139 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R5
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R5
✓ 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 -6 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 490 shots — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Horses, Cars, Motorbikes…
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R1 supports it
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
EOS R5
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.5, 97.5, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
45 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
738 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
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 R5
Pros
- ✓45MP sensor balances resolution and speed
- ✓8K RAW and 4K 120p internal video
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with advanced subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –Heat limits can matter for extended high-end video
- –Battery life is modest
- –Still expensive versus newer enthusiast bodies
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or EOS R5?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 8.0/10 for EOS R5 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R5?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and EOS R5 is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R5 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R5?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R5?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and EOS R5 weighs 738 g, so the EOS R5 is 182 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R5 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R5: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R5 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R5: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 490 shots for the EOS R5, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R5 at $3,899. The EOS R5 is $2,400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.