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
XA65
Professional 4K camcorder with 1/2.3-inch sensor, 20x zoom, XF-AVC/MP4, 3G-SDI, dual XLR, IR shooting, and detachable handle.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
EOS R1 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
XA65
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
XA65
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 59mm taller, and 15mm thicker than XA65.
EOS R1 is 340 g heavier than XA65.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm XA65
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
XA65
134 × 91 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
XA65
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
XA65
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× 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
XA65: mount data unavailable
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
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
XA65
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
580 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds ProRes
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
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
XA65
Pros
- ✓XF-AVC + MP4 recording
- ✓3G-SDI + dual XLR (4ch LPCM)
- ✓20x optical zoom with ND-ready workflow
- ✓Infrared shooting support
- ✓Dual SD slots with relay recording
Cons
- –1/2.3-inch sensor limits low light
- –No Dual Pixel AF (contrast/hybrid only)
- –No built-in Wi-Fi
- –Smaller sensor than XA70
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or XA65?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for XA65 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and XA65?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and XA65 is 8.29 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and XA65 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while XA65 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the XA65?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. XA65 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and XA65?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and XA65 weighs 580 g, so the XA65 is 340 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and XA65 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. XA65: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and XA65 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. XA65: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the XA65, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and XA65 at $2,299. The XA65 is $4,000 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.