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
Insta360
GO Ultra
Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2024
Released within a month of each other.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
GO Ultra
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 %)
- BGO Ultra has lower Weight (39 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
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
GO Ultra
53 × 23 × 23 mm
39 g (0.09 lb / 1.38 oz)
EOS R1 is 105mm wider, 127mm taller, and 64mm thicker than GO Ultra.
EOS R1 is 881 g heavier than GO Ultra.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 23mm GO Ultra
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
GO Ultra
53 × 23 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
GO Ultra
53 × 23 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
GO Ultra
10.5 × 7.9 mm · Compact
83 mm² area
10.4× 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
GO Ultra: 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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GO Ultra
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 53, 23, 23
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
39 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
48 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
- ✓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
GO Ultra
Pros
- ✓Ultra tiny 39g body
- ✓Magnetic mount system
- ✓4K video
- ✓Wearable POV
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Short battery life
- –Limited manual control
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or GO Ultra?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for GO Ultra — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and GO Ultra?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and GO Ultra is 48 MP, so the GO Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and GO Ultra have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the GO Ultra?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. GO Ultra reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and GO Ultra?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and GO Ultra weighs 39 g, so the GO Ultra is 881 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and GO Ultra record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GO Ultra: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and GO Ultra weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. GO Ultra: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the GO Ultra, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and GO Ultra at $299. The GO Ultra is $6,000 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 Insta360 press materials.