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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

Canon

EOS RP

Affordable full-frame RF entry with compact body and Dual Pixel AF for enthusiasts stepping up.

$999

Launch price

Released Feb 2019

EOS R1 is 5.4 years newer.

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Wins

10categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

EOS RP

PortraitTravel

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 4 categories·EOS RP wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
  • AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 25 fps)
  • BEOS RP has higher AF points / zones (4779 vs 1053)
  • AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1EOS RP
Resolution24.2 MP26.2 MP
SensorFull FrameFull Frame
ISO max102,40040,000
Burst40 fps5 fps
4K120 fps25 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight920 g485 g
Battery1330 shots640 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 RP

133 × 85 × 70 mm

485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)

EOS R1 is 25mm wider, 65mm taller, and 17mm thicker than EOS RP.

EOS R1 is 435 g heavier than EOS RP.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 70mm EOS RP

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 RP

133 × 85 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 RP

133 × 70 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

EOS RP

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R1

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

EOS RP

✓ 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 RP
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Travel
6.5Good
6.5Good
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair

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…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 25 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

EOS RP

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132.5, 85, 70

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • AF points / zones

    4779 vs 1053 — higher is better

  • Weight

    485 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Resolution

    26.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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 RP

Pros

  • Lowest-cost Canon full-frame RF
  • Compact and light
  • Dual Pixel AF
  • Fully articulating screen

Cons

  • 4K video crop
  • Single card slot
  • No IBIS

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
EOS RP
Resolution
24.2 MP
26.2 MP+8%
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Full Frame CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R1
EOS RP
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
DIGIC 8
EOS R1
EOS RP
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+1.4 stops
40,000
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
102,400
EOS R1
EOS RP
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 sports, EOS R1 or EOS RP?

EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS RP — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS RP?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and EOS RP is 26.2 MP, so the EOS RP captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and EOS RP have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS RP does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS RP?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS RP reaches 5 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS RP?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and EOS RP weighs 485 g, so the EOS RP is 435 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and EOS RP record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS RP: 4K up to 25p.

Are the EOS R1 and EOS RP weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. EOS RP: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the EOS RP, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS RP at $999. The EOS RP is $5,300 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.