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 R5 C
Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.
$4,499
Released Jan 2022
EOS R1 is 2.5 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R5 C
6 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 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- BEOS R5 C 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
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
EOS R5 C
142 × 101 × 111 mm
770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm thinner than EOS R5 C but it is also 16mm wider and 49mm taller.
EOS R1 is 345 g heavier than EOS R5 C.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 111mm EOS R5 C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
EOS R5 C
142 × 101 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
EOS R5 C
142 × 111 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R5 C
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R5 C
✓ 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
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
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R5 C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 142, 101, 111
Codecs
Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
45 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
770 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
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 C
Pros
- ✓8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
- ✓Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
- ✓45MP full-frame stills capability
- ✓4K 120p slow motion
- ✓CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Battery life is limited for high-end video
- –Larger body than the EOS R5
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or EOS R5 C?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS R5 C — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R5 C?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and EOS R5 C is 45 MP, so the EOS R5 C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R5 C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R5 C does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R5 C?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R5 C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R5 C?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and EOS R5 C weighs 770 g, so the EOS R5 C is 345 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R5 C record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R5 C: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R5 C weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R5 C: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R5 C at $4,499. The EOS R5 C is $1,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.