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 6100
Compact APS-C body with real-time Eye AF, 11fps burst, and 4K video for beginners stepping up.
$749
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
EOS R1 is 4.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 6100
2 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 EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 1,440,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 380 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
Alpha 6100
120 × 67 × 59 mm
396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
EOS R1 is 38mm wider, 83mm taller, and 28mm thicker than Alpha 6100.
EOS R1 is 524 g heavier than Alpha 6100.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 59mm Alpha 6100
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 6100
120 × 67 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 6100
120 × 59 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 6100
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 6100
✓ 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 -2 EV — lower is better
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
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 1,440,000 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6100
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 120, 66.9, 59.4
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC…
Weight
396 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓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
Alpha 6100
Pros
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓11fps burst
- ✓Compact body
- ✓Affordable E-mount
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Small grip
- –Superseded by newer APS-C
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS R1 and Alpha 6100 at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS R1
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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 Alpha 6100?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for Alpha 6100 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 6100?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 6100 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 6100 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Alpha 6100?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 6100 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 6100?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Alpha 6100 weighs 396 g, so the Alpha 6100 is 524 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 6100 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 6100: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R1 and Alpha 6100 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Alpha 6100: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 380 shots for the Alpha 6100, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Alpha 6100 at $749. The Alpha 6100 is $5,550 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 Sony press materials.