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
sd Quattro
Foveon APS-C body delivering exceptional per-pixel detail for stills purists.
$999
Launch priceReleased Feb 2016
EOS R1 is 8.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
sd Quattro
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
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
sd Quattro
147 × 95 × 91 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
EOS R1 is 4mm thinner than sd Quattro but it is also 11mm wider and 54mm taller.
EOS R1 is 295 g heavier than sd Quattro.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 91mm sd Quattro
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
sd Quattro
147 × 95 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
sd Quattro
147 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
sd Quattro
23.5 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
364 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
sd Quattro: 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 -1 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 9 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
sd Quattro
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 95.1, 90.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
625 g vs 920 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
1.09 × vs 0.9 × — higher is better
Resolution
29 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
sd Quattro
Pros
- ✓Unique Foveon color
- ✓High acutance
- ✓Distinct rendering
Cons
- –Slow
- –Poor high ISO
- –SA mount limited
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 sports, EOS R1 or sd Quattro?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for sd Quattro — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and sd Quattro?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and sd Quattro is 29 MP, so the sd Quattro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and sd Quattro have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while sd Quattro has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the sd Quattro?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. sd Quattro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and sd Quattro?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and sd Quattro weighs 625 g, so the sd Quattro is 295 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and sd Quattro record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. sd Quattro: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and sd Quattro weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. sd Quattro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the sd Quattro, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and sd Quattro at $999. The sd Quattro is $5,300 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.