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 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 7 V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,686,400)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 630 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 759)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 24.2 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
EOS R1 is 27mm wider, 53mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Alpha 7 V.
EOS R1 is 225 g heavier than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 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
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 V
✓ 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…
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 3,686,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 630 shots — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Resolution
33 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
695 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
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 wildlife, EOS R1 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R1 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7 V?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Alpha 7 V?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7 V?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Alpha 7 V is 225 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Alpha 7 V is $3,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.