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 V
Video-first 32.5MP full-frame EOS V-series body with 7K RAW 60p, 4K 120p, active cooling, and Canon RF mount.
$2,499
Released May 2026
EOS R6 V is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R6 V
6 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R6 V has higher AF points / zones (6097 vs 1053)
- BEOS R6 V has lower Weight (688 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 64,000)
- BEOS R6 V has higher Resolution (32.5 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 7.5 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 V
142 × 83 × 80 mm
688 g (1.52 lb / 24.27 oz)
EOS R1 is 16mm wider, 66mm taller, and 8mm thicker than EOS R6 V.
EOS R1 is 427 g heavier than EOS R6 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 80mm EOS R6 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
EOS R6 V
142 × 83 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 V
142 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R6 V
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 V
✓ 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 64,000 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 7.5 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R6 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141.8, 83.3, 79.7
AF points / zones
6097 vs 1053 — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
688 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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 R6 V
Pros
- ✓7K RAW 60p and 7K Open Gate recording
- ✓4K DCI/UHD 120p with no crop
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with people, animal, and vehicle detection
- ✓Active cooling for long-form recording
- ✓Full-size HDMI and dual CFexpress/SD card recording
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Single CFexpress Type B slot plus one SD slot
- –Video-first body may be less ideal for stills-first shooters
- –Battery grip not supported
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R1 or EOS R6 V?
EOS R6 V scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R1 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R6 V?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and EOS R6 V is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R6 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R6 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R6 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R6 V?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R6 V reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R6 V?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and EOS R6 V weighs 688 g, so the EOS R6 V is 427 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R6 V record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R6 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R6 V weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R6 V: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R6 V at $2,499. The EOS R6 V 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.