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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
instax WIDE Evo

Fujifilm

instax WIDE Evo

Hybrid Instax Wide camera with 1/3-inch CMOS, 16mm ultra-wide lens, wide-angle mode up to 16MP, 3.5-inch LCD, and Bluetooth app printing.

$350

Launch price

Released Feb 2025

instax WIDE Evo is 7 months newer.

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Wins

7categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

1categories

instax WIDE Evo

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 5 categories·instax WIDE Evo wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 1,600)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 100 shots)
  • AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1instax WIDE Evo
Resolution24.2 MP16 MP
SensorFull Frame1/3 inch
ISO max102,4001,600
Burst40 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight920 g490 g
Battery1330 shots100 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

instax WIDE Evo front view

instax WIDE Evo

139 × 125 × 63 mm

490 g (1.08 lb / 17.28 oz)

EOS R1 is 19mm wider, 25mm taller, and 25mm thicker than instax WIDE Evo.

EOS R1 is 430 g heavier than instax WIDE Evo.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 63mm instax WIDE Evo

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

instax WIDE Evo

139 × 125 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

instax WIDE Evo

139 × 63 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R1

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

instax WIDE Evo: 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

Use caseEOS R1instax WIDE Evo
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
2.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
5.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds People, Dogs, Cats…

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

  • 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

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 1,600 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    1330 shots vs 100 shots — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R1 supports it

Reasons to choose

instax WIDE Evo

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 138.7, 125, 62.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC

  • Weight

    490 g vs 920 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • 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

instax WIDE Evo

Pros

  • Digital capture + Instax Wide prints
  • Widest instax lens (16mm equiv.)
  • Wide-angle mode (4608×3456)
  • 10 lens × 10 film effect combos
  • Internal memory + microSD

Cons

  • Small 1/3-inch sensor
  • No video recording
  • Heavy for instant camera (490g)
  • Film cost per print
  • Fixed lens only

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
instax WIDE Evo
Resolution
24.2 MP+51%
16 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
1/3-inch CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
1/3 inch
AA filter
Yes
EOS R1
instax WIDE Evo
Aperture
f/2.4
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
16 mm
EOS R1
instax WIDE Evo
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
X-Processor 5
EOS R1
instax WIDE Evo
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+6 stops
1,600
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
102,400
EOS R1
instax WIDE Evo
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Automatic electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or instax WIDE Evo?

EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and instax WIDE Evo?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and instax WIDE Evo is 16 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and instax WIDE Evo have in-body image stabilization?

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

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and instax WIDE Evo?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and instax WIDE Evo weighs 490 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 430 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and instax WIDE Evo record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. instax WIDE Evo: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R1 and instax WIDE Evo weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. instax WIDE Evo: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 100 shots for the instax WIDE Evo, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and instax WIDE Evo at $350. The instax WIDE Evo is $5,949 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.