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 priceReleased Jul 2024
Canon
EOS R7
32.5MP APS-C RF-mount body with 30fps burst, 4K 60p, 7-stop IBIS, and advanced subject tracking.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
EOS R1 is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R7
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 660 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 651)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R7
132 × 90 × 92 mm
612 g (1.35 lb / 21.59 oz)
EOS R1 is 4mm thinner than EOS R7 but it is also 26mm wider and 59mm taller.
EOS R1 is 308 g heavier than EOS R7.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 92mm EOS R7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R7
132 × 90 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R7
132 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R7
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R7
✓ 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 -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
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 660 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R7
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132, 90.4, 91.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds AAC, LPCM
Weight
612 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
32.5 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
EVF magnification
1.15 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 12 fps — 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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 R7
Pros
- ✓High-resolution 32.5MP APS-C sensor
- ✓Up to 30fps electronic burst
- ✓7-stop in-body stabilization
- ✓Dual SD UHS-II card slots
- ✓Strong value for wildlife and sports reach
Cons
- –APS-C sensor trails full-frame in low-light depth
- –RF-S lens lineup is still limited
- –4K 60p uses a crop in some modes
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or EOS R7?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R7 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R7?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and EOS R7 is 32.5 MP, so the EOS R7 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R7 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R7?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R7 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R7?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and EOS R7 weighs 612 g, so the EOS R7 is 308 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R7 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R7: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R7 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R7: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 660 shots for the EOS R7, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R7 at $1,499. The EOS R7 is $4,800 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.