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
FX2
Compact full-frame cinema camera with 4K 120p, S-Cinetone, and active cooling.
$2,499
Released Feb 2025
FX2 is 7 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
FX2
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BFX2 has lower Weight (720 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)
FX2
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R1 is 1mm thinner than FX2 but it is also 20mm wider and 52mm taller.
EOS R1 is 395 g heavier than FX2.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 88mm FX2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
FX2
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
FX2
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
FX2
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX2
✓ 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
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX2
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Weight
720 g vs 1115 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 — 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
FX2
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓Compact cinema body
- ✓Active cooling
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Photo ergonomics limited
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or FX2?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and FX2?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and FX2 is 33 MP, so the FX2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and FX2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX2 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the FX2?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. FX2 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and FX2?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and FX2 weighs 720 g, so the FX2 is 395 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and FX2 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. FX2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and FX2 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. FX2: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and FX2 at $2,499. The FX2 is $3,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.