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
XF605
1-inch broadcast camcorder with DIGIC DV7, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC, 12G-SDI, ND filter, and RTMP/SRT streaming.
$4,500
Launch priceReleased Aug 2021
EOS R1 is 3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
XF605
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 8.29 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 520 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 5,760,000)
- BXF605 has lower Weight (580 g vs 920 g)
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
for scale
XF605
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 59mm taller, and 15mm thicker than XF605.
EOS R1 is 340 g heavier than XF605.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm XF605
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
XF605
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
XF605
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
XF605
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
XF605: 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
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 8.29 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
XF605
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
XF605
Pros
- ✓4K60p 4:2:2 10-bit XF-AVC internal
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF + iTR AF X
- ✓12G-SDI + HDMI + Ethernet (SRT)
- ✓Built-in 3-position ND + HLG/PQ
- ✓Dual SD + RTMP streaming
Cons
- –Large shoulder-style body
- –Premium broadcast pricing
- –Fixed 15x zoom lens
- –8.29MP effective on 1-inch sensor
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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 XF605?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for XF605 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and XF605?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and XF605 is 8.29 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and XF605 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while XF605 has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the XF605?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. XF605 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and XF605?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and XF605 weighs 580 g, so the XF605 is 340 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and XF605 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. XF605: 8K / 6K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and XF605 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. XF605: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 520 shots for the XF605, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and XF605 at $4,500. The XF605 is $1,799 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.