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
RED
KOMODO-X
Global-shutter Super 35 cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, RF mount, and a larger body than KOMODO 6K.
$9,995
Launch priceReleased Aug 2023
EOS R1 is 11 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
KOMODO-X
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 8 fps)
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
KOMODO-X
114 × 101 × 71 mm
1130 g (2.49 lb / 39.86 oz)
EOS R1 is 44mm wider, 49mm taller, and 16mm thicker than KOMODO-X.
EOS R1 is 210 g lighter than KOMODO-X.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 71mm KOMODO-X
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
KOMODO-X
114 × 101 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
KOMODO-X
114 × 71 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
KOMODO-X
27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C
385 mm² area
2.2× 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
KOMODO-X: 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 -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
KOMODO-X
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 101, 71
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — 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
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
KOMODO-X
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 6K
- ✓REDCODE RAW
- ✓Canon RF mount
- ✓Compact cinema form
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Cinema-first ergonomics
- –Premium media costs
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 portraits, EOS R1 or KOMODO-X?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for KOMODO-X — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and KOMODO-X?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and KOMODO-X is 19.9 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and KOMODO-X have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while KOMODO-X has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the KOMODO-X?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. KOMODO-X reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and KOMODO-X?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and KOMODO-X weighs 1130 g, so the EOS R1 is 210 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and KOMODO-X record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. KOMODO-X: 6K 17:9 (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and KOMODO-X weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. KOMODO-X: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the KOMODO-X, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and KOMODO-X at $9,995. The EOS R1 is $3,696 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 RED press materials.