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 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Released Nov 2022
EOS R1 is 1.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
8 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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)
- BEOS R6 Mark II has lower Weight (680 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF magnification (0.9 × vs 0.76 ×)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 8 stops)
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 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
EOS R1 is 1mm thinner than EOS R6 Mark II but it is also 19mm wider and 51mm taller.
EOS R1 is 435 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
158 × 150 mm
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
158 × 87 mm
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 lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R6 Mark II
✓ 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
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
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.76 × — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 8 stops — 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
680 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓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 %
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R1 or EOS R6 Mark II?
EOS R6 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for EOS R1 — 680g — manageable for travel.
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 1115 g and EOS R6 Mark II weighs 680 g, so the EOS R6 Mark II is 435 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.
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.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.