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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

Fujifilm

instax WIDE Evo

Hybrid instant camera that prints Instax Wide photos and saves digital copies with film simulations.

$249

Launch price

Released Dec 2021

EOS R1 is 2.6 years newer.

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Wins

10categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

1categories

instax WIDE Evo

WildlifeVlogging

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 4 categories·instax WIDE Evo wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
  • Binstax WIDE Evo has lower Weight (285 g vs 920 g)
  • AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1instax WIDE Evo
Resolution24.2 MP16 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst40 fps11 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight920 g285 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

instax WIDE Evo

160 × 121 × 36 mm

285 g (0.63 lb / 10.05 oz)

EOS R1 is 2mm narrower than instax WIDE Evo but it is also 29mm taller and 51mm thicker.

EOS R1 is 635 g heavier than instax WIDE Evo.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 36mm 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

160 × 121 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

160 × 36 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

instax WIDE Evo

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

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
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R1

  • 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

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

instax WIDE Evo

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 160, 121, 36

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Weight

    285 g vs 920 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth
  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)

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

  • Instant + digital hybrid
  • Instax Wide format
  • Film simulation modes
  • Fun and social

Cons

  • Not for serious photography
  • Film cost
  • Fixed lens

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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
Instax Wide digital
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
23.5 × 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
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+2 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
102,400
EOS R1
instax WIDE Evo
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 landscape, EOS R1 or instax WIDE Evo?

EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for instax WIDE Evo — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

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.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the instax WIDE Evo?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. instax WIDE Evo reaches 11 fps electronic.

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

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and instax WIDE Evo weighs 285 g, so the instax WIDE Evo is 635 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 640 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 $249. The instax WIDE Evo is $6,050 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.