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 R6
Original 20MP hybrid that proved Canon mirrorless could match Sony for AF and IBIS.
$2,499
Released Jul 2020
EOS R1 is 4 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R6
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BEOS R6 has lower Weight (720 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 20.1 MP)
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 R6
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R1 is 1mm thinner than EOS R6 but it is also 20mm wider and 52mm taller.
EOS R1 is 395 g heavier than EOS R6.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 88mm EOS R6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
EOS R6
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
EOS R6
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R6
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R6
✓ 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 -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Weight
720 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 102,400
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye 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 R6
Pros
- ✓20MP low-light king
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Proven AF
Cons
- –Superseded by R6 II
- –20MP resolution
- –No 40fps
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R1 or EOS R6?
EOS R6 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R1 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R6?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and EOS R6 is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R6?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R6 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R6?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and EOS R6 weighs 720 g, so the EOS R6 is 395 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R6 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R6 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R6: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R6 at $2,499. The EOS R6 is $3,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.