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 7C
Smallest full-frame E-mount body with A7 III performance in a travel-friendly package.
$1,799
Released Sep 2020
EOS R1 is 3.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 7C
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 10 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BAlpha 7C has lower Weight (509 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
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 7C
124 × 71 × 60 mm
509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
EOS R1 is 34mm wider, 78mm taller, and 28mm thicker than Alpha 7C.
EOS R1 is 606 g heavier than Alpha 7C.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 60mm Alpha 7C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Alpha 7C
124 × 71 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Alpha 7C
124 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7C
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7C
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 71.1, 59.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Weight
509 g vs 1115 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
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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 7C
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓5-axis IBIS
- ✓24MP hybrid
- ✓Great for travel
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Superseded by A7C II
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Alpha 7C?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 7C — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7C?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7C has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Alpha 7C?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7C reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7C?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Alpha 7C weighs 509 g, so the Alpha 7C is 606 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7C record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7C: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Alpha 7C weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Alpha 7C: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Alpha 7C at $1,799. The Alpha 7C is $4,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.