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
Sony
Alpha 5000
Ultra-compact entry E-mount body that brought mirrorless to the mass market.
$399
Launch priceReleased Apr 2014
EOS R1 is 10.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 5000
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 ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- BAlpha 5000 has lower Weight (269 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
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Alpha 5000
110 × 63 × 33 mm
269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)
EOS R1 is 48mm wider, 87mm taller, and 55mm thicker than Alpha 5000.
EOS R1 is 651 g heavier than Alpha 5000.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 33mm Alpha 5000
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
Alpha 5000
110 × 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
Alpha 5000
110 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 5000
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
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 5000
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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 -4 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 5000
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.6, 62.8, 32.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
269 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
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
Alpha 5000
Pros
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Compact
- ✓20MP APS-C
- ✓Flip screen
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Very dated
- –Limited controls
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 landscape, EOS R1 or Alpha 5000?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Alpha 5000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 5000?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 5000 is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 5000 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 5000 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Alpha 5000?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 5000 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 5000?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Alpha 5000 weighs 269 g, so the Alpha 5000 is 651 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 5000 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 5000: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Alpha 5000 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Alpha 5000: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Alpha 5000, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Alpha 5000 at $399. The Alpha 5000 is $5,900 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 Sony press materials.