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 V
61MP resolution champion with AI-based AF and 8-stop IBIS for landscape and studio work.
$3,899
Released Oct 2022
EOS R1 is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 7R V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 32,000)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 7R V has lower Weight (723 g vs 1115 g)
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 V
131 × 97 × 82 mm
723 g (1.59 lb / 25.50 oz)
EOS R1 is 26mm wider, 53mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Alpha 7R V.
EOS R1 is 392 g heavier than Alpha 7R V.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 82mm Alpha 7R V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 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 V
131 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 7R V
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7R 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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R V
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.9, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Resolution
61 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Weight
723 g vs 1115 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
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓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 7R V
Pros
- ✓61MP — exceptional detail and crop flexibility
- ✓AI-based subject recognition (AI Processing Unit)
- ✓8-stop IBIS compensation
- ✓9.44M dot EVF — highest on market
Cons
- –10fps burst limits sports/action use
- –Large RAW files (61MB+ each)
- –No internal RAW video
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Alpha 7R V?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 7R V — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R V?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7R V is 61 MP, so the Alpha 7R V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while alpha 7R V has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Alpha 7R V?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7R V reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R V?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and Alpha 7R V weighs 723 g, so the Alpha 7R V is 392 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R V record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 7R V: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Alpha 7R V weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Alpha 7R V: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Alpha 7R V at $3,899. The Alpha 7R V is $2,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.