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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Large-format global-shutter cinema flagship with 8K VV, 120fps, and pro broadcast I/O.
$44,500
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
EOS R1 is 2.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has lower Weight (920 g vs 3620 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 520 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 5,760,000)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher Resolution (35.4 MP vs 24.2 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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 × 150 mm
3620 g (7.98 lb / 127.69 oz)
EOS R1 is 62mm thinner than V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV but it is also 42mm wider and 42mm taller.
EOS R1 is 2700 g lighter than V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 150mm V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
40.96 × 21.6 mm · Full Frame
885 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 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
Weight
920 g vs 3620 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 5,760,000 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115.5, 108, 149.63
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
35.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher 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
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Pros
- ✓8K VV global shutter
- ✓120fps 8K
- ✓Pro I/O
- ✓REDCODE RAW ecosystem
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Massive data rates
- –Requires pro crew
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 V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R1 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 35.4 MP, so the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weighs 3620 g, so the EOS R1 is 2700 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 8K VV (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 520 shots for the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV at $44,500. The EOS R1 is $38,201 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.