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
Luna Ultra
Flagship dual-lens 3-axis gimbal camera with Leica Summicron 1-inch 8K main lens, 1/1.3-inch telephoto, detachable 2-inch OLED screen, 8K30 / 4K120 video, and 37MP UltraPhoto.
$770
Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Luna Ultra is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Luna Ultra
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BLuna Ultra has lower Weight (233 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BLuna Ultra has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 8 stops)
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
Luna Ultra
52 × 170 × 39 mm
233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)
EOS R1 is 20mm shorter than Luna Ultra but it is also 105mm wider and 49mm thicker.
EOS R1 is 687 g heavier than Luna Ultra.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 39mm Luna 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
Luna Ultra
52 × 170 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
Luna Ultra
52 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Luna Ultra
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
7.4× 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
Luna 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
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 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R1 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Luna Ultra
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 52.4, 169.9, 38.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
233 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
Luna Ultra
Pros
- ✓Dual Leica lenses (1" + tele)
- ✓8K30 with 4K120 & 1080p240
- ✓Detachable 2" OLED screen
- ✓3-axis gimbal + Deep Track 5.0
Cons
- –Premium vs Pocket 3
- –No waterproofing
- –Tele reach capped at 240mm equiv
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 wildlife, EOS R1 or Luna Ultra?
EOS R1 scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Luna Ultra — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Luna Ultra?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Luna Ultra is 37 MP, so the Luna Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Luna Ultra have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Luna Ultra uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Luna Ultra?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Luna Ultra weighs 233 g, so the Luna Ultra is 687 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Luna Ultra record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Luna Ultra: 8K (7680×4320) (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Luna Ultra weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Luna Ultra: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Luna Ultra at $770. The Luna Ultra is $5,529 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.