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 9 II
24MP sports body with 20fps and proven pro workflow.
$4,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
EOS R1 is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Alpha 9 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,686,400)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 690 shots)
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 9 II
129 × 96 × 78 mm
678 g (1.49 lb / 23.92 oz)
EOS R1 is 29mm wider, 53mm taller, and 10mm thicker than Alpha 9 II.
EOS R1 is 242 g heavier than Alpha 9 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 78mm Alpha 9 II
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 9 II
129 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 9 II
129 × 78 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Alpha 9 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 9 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 -3 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…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,686,400 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 9 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128.9, 96.4, 77.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Weight
678 g vs 920 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 (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 9 II
Pros
- ✓20fps silent burst
- ✓Sports AF
- ✓Dual slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Older than A9 III
- –No global shutter
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 9 II?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Alpha 9 II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 9 II?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 9 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 9 II has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Alpha 9 II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 9 II reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Alpha 9 II?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Alpha 9 II weighs 678 g, so the Alpha 9 II is 242 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Alpha 9 II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Alpha 9 II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and Alpha 9 II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Alpha 9 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 690 shots for the Alpha 9 II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Alpha 9 II at $4,499. The Alpha 9 II is $1,800 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.