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
Sigma
fp L
World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Jul 2021
EOS R1 is 3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
fp L
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 240 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 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
fp L
113 × 70 × 45 mm
427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)
EOS R1 is 45mm wider, 80mm taller, and 42mm thicker than fp L.
EOS R1 is 493 g heavier than fp L.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 45mm fp L
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 70 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
fp L
113 × 45 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
fp L
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
fp L: 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 -5 EV — lower is better
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 49 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 240 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
fp L
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds CinemaDNG, MOV
Resolution
61 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
427 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — 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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
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
fp L
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓61MP
- ✓L-mount
- ✓Unique industrial design
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small battery
- –Minimal ergonomics
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 video, EOS R1 or fp L?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for fp L — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and fp L?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and fp L have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fp L does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the fp L?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and fp L?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the fp L is 493 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and fp L record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R1 and fp L weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. fp L: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and fp L at $2,499. The fp L is $3,800 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 Sigma press materials.