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
Released Jul 2024
OM System
Tough TG-7
Rugged waterproof compact for adventure and macro.
$549
Released Sep 2023
EOS R1 is 10 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Tough TG-7
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 25)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- BTough TG-7 has lower Weight (249 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 12 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Tough TG-7
114 × 66 × 33 mm
249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
EOS R1 is 44mm wider, 84mm taller, and 55mm thicker than Tough TG-7.
EOS R1 is 866 g heavier than Tough TG-7.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 33mm Tough TG-7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Tough TG-7
114 × 66 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Tough TG-7
114 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Tough TG-7: 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 25 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-7
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 113.9, 65.8, 32.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
249 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds MOV
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
Tough TG-7
Pros
- ✓Waterproof
- ✓Shockproof
- ✓Macro modes
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –Limited low light
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or Tough TG-7?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Tough TG-7 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Tough TG-7?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Tough TG-7 is 12 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Tough TG-7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while tough TG-7 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Tough TG-7?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Tough TG-7 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Tough TG-7?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Tough TG-7 weighs 249 g, so the Tough TG-7 is 866 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Tough TG-7 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Tough TG-7: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Tough TG-7 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Tough TG-7: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Tough TG-7 at $549. The Tough TG-7 is $5,750 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and OM System press materials.