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
FX6
Full-frame cinema camcorder with dual base ISO and pro broadcast features.
$5,999
Released Nov 2020
EOS R1 is 3.7 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
FX6
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
FX6
114 × 116 × 153 mm
890 g (1.96 lb / 31.39 oz)
EOS R1 is 66mm thinner than FX6 but it is also 44mm wider and 34mm taller.
EOS R1 is 225 g heavier than FX6.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 153mm FX6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
FX6
114 × 116 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
FX6
114 × 153 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
FX6
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX6
✓ 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 -6 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX6
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114, 116, 153
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L
Weight
890 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
FX6
Pros
- ✓Dual base ISO
- ✓Pro cinema workflow
- ✓Internal XAVC
- ✓ND filters
Cons
- –Fixed lens mount needs adapters
- –Large for solo travel
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or FX6?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for FX6 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and FX6?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and FX6 is 10.2 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and FX6 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while fX6 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and FX6?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and FX6 weighs 890 g, so the FX6 is 225 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and FX6 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. FX6: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and FX6 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. FX6: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and FX6 at $5,999. The FX6 is $300 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.