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
FX30
Super 35 cinema camera with 4K 120p and affordable entry to Sony Cinema Line.
$1,799
Released Sep 2022
EOS R1 is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
FX30
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)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 495)
- BFX30 has lower Weight (646 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
FX30
130 × 78 × 85 mm
646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
EOS R1 is 28mm wider, 72mm taller, and 3mm thicker than FX30.
EOS R1 is 469 g heavier than FX30.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 85mm FX30
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
FX30
130 × 78 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
FX30
130 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
FX30
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 mm² area
2.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX30
✓ 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
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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 495 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
FX30
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 129.7, 77.8, 84.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Weight
646 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
26 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓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
FX30
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Affordable cinema
- ✓Active cooling
- ✓Log profiles
Cons
- –Super 35 crop
- –26MP stills crop
- –No full-frame
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or FX30?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for FX30 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and FX30?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and FX30 is 26 MP, so the FX30 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and FX30 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX30 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the FX30?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. FX30 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and FX30?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and FX30 weighs 646 g, so the FX30 is 469 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and FX30 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. FX30: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and FX30 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. FX30: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and FX30 at $1,799. The FX30 is $4,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.