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
Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Released Mar 2019
EOS R1 is 5.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
GR III
2 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4 fps)
- BGR III has lower Weight (257 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
EOS R1 is 48mm wider, 88mm taller, and 54mm thicker than GR III.
EOS R1 is 858 g heavier than GR III.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 33mm GR III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
GR III
109 × 62 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
GR III
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.4× 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 III: 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…
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 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
GR III
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
Weight
257 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
24.24 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 102,400
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓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 III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or GR III?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 0.5/10 for GR III — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and GR III?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and GR III is 24.24 MP, so the GR III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and GR III have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while gR III has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the GR III?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. GR III reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and GR III?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and GR III weighs 257 g, so the GR III is 858 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and GR III record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GR III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and GR III weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. GR III: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and GR III at $899. The GR III is $5,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.