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EOS R1

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 price

Released Jul 2024

vs
EOS R6 Mark II

Canon

EOS R6 Mark II

Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Nov 2022

EOS R1 is 1.7 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

1categories

EOS R6 Mark II

Sports & ActionPortrait

8 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 4 categories·EOS R6 Mark II wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
  • AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 760 shots)
  • BEOS R6 Mark II has lower Weight (670 g vs 920 g)
  • AEOS R1 has higher EVF magnification (0.9 × vs 0.76 ×)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1EOS R6 Mark II
Resolution24.2 MP24.2 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max102,400102,400
Burst40 fps40 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8.5-stop8-stop
Weight920 g670 g
Battery1330 shots760 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

EOS R6 Mark II front view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 × 88 mm

670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 oz)

EOS R1 is 1mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark II but it is also 19mm wider and 51mm taller.

EOS R1 is 250 g heavier than EOS R6 Mark II.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 88mm EOS R6 Mark II

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

EOS R6 Mark II back view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 98 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R1 top view

EOS R1

158 × 87 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

EOS R6 Mark II top view

EOS R6 Mark II

138 × 88 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

EOS R6 Mark II

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R1

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

EOS R6 Mark II

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R1EOS R6 Mark II
Portrait
7.5Good
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
9.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Landscape
7.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
6.5Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins

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

  • 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

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    1330 shots vs 760 shots — higher is better

  • EVF magnification

    0.9 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better

Reasons to choose

EOS R6 Mark II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

  • Weight

    670 g vs 920 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ResolutionBoth 24.2 MP
  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • ISO max (native)Both 102,400
  • AF points / zonesBoth 1053
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %

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 Mark II

Pros

  • Up to 40fps electronic burst
  • 4K 60p oversampled from 6K
  • Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
  • 8-stop IBIS
  • Fully articulating touchscreen

Cons

  • 24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
  • No CFexpress on base body
  • Short battery life vs. A7 IV

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
EOS R6 Mark II
Resolution
24.2 MP
24.2 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R1
EOS R6 Mark II
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
DIGIC X
EOS R1
EOS R6 Mark II
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400
102,400
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
204,800
EOS R1
EOS R6 Mark II
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for vlogging, EOS R1 or EOS R6 Mark II?

EOS R6 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS R1 — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R6 Mark II?

Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.

Do the EOS R1 and EOS R6 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R6 Mark II?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R6 Mark II?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 250 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and EOS R6 Mark II record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R1 and EOS R6 Mark II weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. EOS R6 Mark II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 760 shots for the EOS R6 Mark II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R6 Mark II at $2,499. The EOS R6 Mark II is $3,800 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.