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 7C II
Compact 33MP full-frame with AI AF, 4K 60p, and travel-friendly body.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
EOS R1 is 9 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 7C II
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 530 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7C II
124 × 71 × 63 mm
514 g (1.13 lb / 18.13 oz)
EOS R1 is 34mm wider, 78mm taller, and 24mm thicker than Alpha 7C II.
EOS R1 is 406 g heavier than Alpha 7C II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 63mm Alpha 7C II
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 7C II
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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7C II
124 × 63 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7C II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7C II
✓ 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…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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 10 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 530 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 71.1, 63.4
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
514 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
33 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher 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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 II
Pros
- ✓Compact full-frame
- ✓33MP sensor
- ✓AI subject recognition
- ✓4K 60p
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Micro HDMI
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 video, EOS R1 or Alpha 7C II?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 7C II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7C II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7C II is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7C II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7C II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7C II has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Alpha 7C II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7C II reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7C II?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Alpha 7C II weighs 514 g, so the Alpha 7C II is 406 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7C II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7C II: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R1 and Alpha 7C II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Alpha 7C II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 530 shots for the Alpha 7C II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Alpha 7C II at $2,199. The Alpha 7C II is $4,100 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.