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 7R II
Historic 42MP mirrorless that proved high-resolution full-frame could work.
$3,199
Released Jun 2015
EOS R1 is 9.1 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 7R II
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,359,296)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 399)
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 7R II
127 × 96 × 60 mm
625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz)
EOS R1 is 31mm wider, 54mm taller, and 27mm thicker than Alpha 7R II.
EOS R1 is 490 g heavier than Alpha 7R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 60mm Alpha 7R II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Alpha 7R II
127 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Alpha 7R II
127 × 60 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7R II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R 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 -2 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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R II
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 126.9, 95.7, 60.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD, MP4
Weight
625 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
42.4 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
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 7R II
Pros
- ✓42MP milestone
- ✓5-axis IBIS
- ✓Historic importance
Cons
- –Very dated AF
- –Old video
- –Superseded many times
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Alpha 7R II?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Alpha 7R II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7R II is 42.4 MP, so the Alpha 7R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R II has 4.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Alpha 7R II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7R II reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R II?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Alpha 7R II weighs 625 g, so the Alpha 7R II is 490 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Alpha 7R II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Alpha 7R II at $3,199. The Alpha 7R II is $3,100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.