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
DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Released Oct 2020
EOS R1 is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Pocket 2
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BPocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- BPocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
EOS R1 is 33mm wider, 111mm taller, and 57mm thicker than Pocket 2.
EOS R1 is 998 g heavier than Pocket 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 30mm Pocket 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Pocket 2
125 × 38 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Pocket 2
125 × 30 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Pocket 2: 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
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 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Pocket 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
117 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
64 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Pocket 2?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for Pocket 2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Pocket 2?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Pocket 2 is 64 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Pocket 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while pocket 2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Pocket 2?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Pocket 2 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Pocket 2?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Pocket 2 weighs 117 g, so the Pocket 2 is 998 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Pocket 2 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Pocket 2 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Pocket 2: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Pocket 2 at $349. The Pocket 2 is $5,950 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.