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
Hasselblad
H6D-100c
100MP medium format modular system for studio, fashion, and commercial work.
$32,995
Launch priceReleased Apr 2016
EOS R1 is 8.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
H6D-100c
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)
- BH6D-100c has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 520 shots)
- AEOS R1 has lower Weight (920 g vs 2130 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
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
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H6D-100c
153 × 131 × 135 mm
2130 g (4.70 lb / 75.13 oz)
EOS R1 is 48mm thinner than H6D-100c but it is also 5mm wider and 19mm taller.
EOS R1 is 1210 g lighter than H6D-100c.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 135mm H6D-100c
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
H6D-100c
153 × 131 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
H6D-100c
153 × 135 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
H6D-100c
53.4 × 40 mm · Medium Format
2136 mm² area
2.5× 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
H6D-100c: 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 -2 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
AF points / zones
1053 vs 117 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Weight
920 g vs 2130 g — lower is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
H6D-100c
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 153, 131, 135
Resolution
100 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
H6D-100c
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓Modular system
- ✓Stunning detail
- ✓Pro tethering workflow
Cons
- –Extremely expensive
- –Not handheld friendly
- –Slow operation
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 H6D-100c?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for H6D-100c — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and H6D-100c?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and H6D-100c is 100 MP, so the H6D-100c captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and H6D-100c have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while H6D-100c has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the H6D-100c?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. H6D-100c reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and H6D-100c?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and H6D-100c weighs 2130 g, so the EOS R1 is 1210 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and H6D-100c record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. H6D-100c: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and H6D-100c weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. H6D-100c: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 520 shots for the H6D-100c, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and H6D-100c at $32,995. The EOS R1 is $26,696 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 Hasselblad press materials.