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
GoPro
MAX2
True 8K 360 action camera with twist-and-go replaceable lenses, 29MP 360 photos, 4K100 spherical slo-mo, 10-bit GP-Log, six mics, and 5m waterproof rugged body.
$500
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
MAX2 is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
MAX2
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has lower AF low-light limit (-7.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
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
MAX2
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 59mm taller, and 15mm thicker than MAX2.
EOS R1 is 340 g heavier than MAX2.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm MAX2
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
MAX2
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
MAX2
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
MAX2
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
MAX2: 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 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher 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
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
MAX2
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
Resolution
29 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
MAX2
Pros
- ✓True 8K 360 video (21% more pixels vs rivals)
- ✓Field-replaceable twist-on lenses
- ✓4K100 360 slo-mo + 5.6K60 360
- ✓10-bit GP-Log + 300Mbps (GoPro Labs)
- ✓4K60 single-lens + 180° HyperView POV
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing in Quik
- –$100 more than HERO13 Black
- –1/2.3-inch dual sensors
- –8K runtime shorter than 5.6K modes
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or MAX2?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for MAX2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and MAX2?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and MAX2 is 29 MP, so the MAX2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and MAX2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while MAX2 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the MAX2?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. MAX2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and MAX2?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and MAX2 weighs 580 g, so the MAX2 is 340 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and MAX2 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. MAX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and MAX2 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. MAX2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the MAX2, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and MAX2 at $500. The MAX2 is $5,799 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and GoPro press materials.