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 7R V
61MP resolution champion with AI-based AF and 8-stop IBIS for landscape and studio work.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
EOS R1 is 1.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 7R V
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 530 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
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 197 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
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85.6 × 54 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 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
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 530 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
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 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
- ✓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 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
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS R1
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or Alpha 7R V?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 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 920 g and Alpha 7R V weighs 723 g, so the Alpha 7R V is 197 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.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 530 shots for the Alpha 7R V, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
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.
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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.