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
OM System
Tough TG-6
Olympus-era rugged waterproof compact with 12MP BSI sensor, f/2.0 4x zoom, 4K30 video, 1cm macro, 15m waterproof, and TruePic VIII — predecessor to TG-7.
$449
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
EOS R1 is 5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Tough TG-6
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 12 MP)
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
Tough TG-6
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
EOS R1 is 24mm wider, 59mm taller, and 15mm thicker than Tough TG-6.
EOS R1 is 340 g heavier than Tough TG-6.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm Tough TG-6
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
Tough TG-6
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
Tough TG-6
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Tough TG-6
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
Tough TG-6: 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…
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
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-6
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
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
Tough TG-6
Pros
- ✓15m waterproof + 2.1m shockproof
- ✓f/2.0 25-100mm equivalent zoom
- ✓1cm Variable Macro System
- ✓4K30 + 1080p120 slow-mo
- ✓Built-in GPS + fisheye converter support
Cons
- –1/2.3-inch small sensor
- –Superseded by TG-7 (no USB-C)
- –Fixed non-touch LCD
- –Micro USB 2.0 only
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or Tough TG-6?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Tough TG-6 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Tough TG-6?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Tough TG-6 is 12 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Tough TG-6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Tough TG-6 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Tough TG-6?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Tough TG-6 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Tough TG-6?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Tough TG-6 weighs 580 g, so the Tough TG-6 is 340 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Tough TG-6 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Tough TG-6: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Tough TG-6 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Tough TG-6: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Tough TG-6, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Tough TG-6 at $449. The Tough TG-6 is $5,850 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 OM System press materials.