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
Ricoh
GR II
Classic APS-C GR with 16.2MP sensor, 28mm equivalent lens, built-in flash, Wi-Fi, and snap-focus street ergonomics.
$799
Launch priceReleased Jun 2015
EOS R1 is 9.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
GR II
1 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 Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 320 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BGR II has lower Weight (251 g vs 920 g)
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
GR II
117 × 63 × 35 mm
251 g (0.55 lb / 8.85 oz)
EOS R1 is 41mm wider, 87mm taller, and 53mm thicker than GR II.
EOS R1 is 669 g heavier than GR II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 35mm GR II
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
GR II
117 × 63 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
GR II
117 × 35 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
GR II
23.7 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
372 mm² area
2.3× 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
GR II: 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…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR II
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 117, 62.8, 34.7
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Weight
251 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓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
GR II
Pros
- ✓APS-C sensor
- ✓28mm GR lens
- ✓Built-in flash
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –Older 16MP sensor
- –No IBIS
- –Fixed lens
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or GR II?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and GR II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and GR II is 16.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and GR II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the GR II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. GR II reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and GR II?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and GR II weighs 251 g, so the GR II is 669 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and GR II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GR II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and GR II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. GR II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 320 shots for the GR II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and GR II at $799. The GR II is $5,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.