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
Sony
Alpha 6700
26MP APS-C flagship with AI subject tracking, 4K 120p, and 5-stop IBIS.
$1,399
Released Jul 2023
EOS R1 is 1 year newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 6700
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,359,296)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 6700 has lower Weight (493 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 × 75 mm
493 g (1.09 lb / 17.39 oz)
EOS R1 is 36mm wider, 81mm taller, and 12mm thicker than Alpha 6700.
EOS R1 is 622 g heavier than Alpha 6700.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 75mm Alpha 6700
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 69 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Alpha 6700
122 × 75 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 6700
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 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 6700
✓ 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 -3 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
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
Alpha 6700
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122, 69, 75.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Weight
493 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
26 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓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
Alpha 6700
Pros
- ✓AI-based subject recognition from A7R V
- ✓4K 120p Super35 — outstanding slow-motion
- ✓5-stop IBIS in a compact APS-C body
- ✓10-bit 4:2:2 internal recording
Cons
- –Single card slot
- –APS-C sensor — narrower DR vs. full-frame
- –LCD resolution 1.03M dots — below competitors
- –No headphone jack
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for vlogging, EOS R1 or Alpha 6700?
Alpha 6700 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for EOS R1 — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 6700?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 6700 is 26 MP, so the Alpha 6700 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 6700 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 6700 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Alpha 6700?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 6700 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 6700?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Alpha 6700 weighs 493 g, so the Alpha 6700 is 622 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 6700 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 6700: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Alpha 6700 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Alpha 6700: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Alpha 6700 at $1,399. The Alpha 6700 is $4,900 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.