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
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
EOS R1 is 4.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
FX9
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 4,000)
- AEOS R1 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
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
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FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
EOS R1 is 142mm thinner than FX9 but it is also 12mm wider and 7mm taller.
EOS R1 is 1080 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 229mm FX9
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
FX9
146 × 143 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
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · Full Frame
671 mm² area
1.3× 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
FX9
✓ 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
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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
Reasons to choose
FX9
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card types
Adds XQD, SD UHS-II
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or FX9?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for FX9 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and FX9?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and FX9 is 20.5 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and FX9?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the EOS R1 is 1080 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and FX9 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and FX9 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and FX9 at $10,998. The EOS R1 is $4,699 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.