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
PXW-Z200
AI-powered XDCAM with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 20x G Lens zoom, 4K60/120p, 12G-SDI, XAVC MXF, variable ND, and RTMP/SRT streaming.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
PXW-Z200 is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
PXW-Z200
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has lower Weight (920 g vs 1960 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 × 371 mm
1960 g (4.32 lb / 69.14 oz)
EOS R1 is 18mm narrower, 52mm shorter, and 284mm thinner than PXW-Z200.
EOS R1 is 1040 g lighter than PXW-Z200.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 371mm PXW-Z200
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
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 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
PXW-Z200
176 × 371 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
PXW-Z200
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
PXW-Z200: mount data unavailable
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…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Weight
920 g vs 1960 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z200
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC MXF, XAVC S-I, XAVC HS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 175.6, 201.3, 371.1
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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
PXW-Z200
Pros
- ✓12G-SDI + timecode in/out for broadcast
- ✓XAVC MXF / XAVC S-I / XAVC HS codecs
- ✓AI subject recognition AF + auto framing
- ✓4K up to 60p / 120p slow motion
- ✓Variable ND (1/4–1/128) + S-Cinetone
Cons
- –Premium over HXR-NX800
- –Heavy at 1.96 kg body-only
- –Some MXF features require firmware 2.0+
- –C3 Portal streaming is paid add-on
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or PXW-Z200?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for PXW-Z200 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and PXW-Z200?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and PXW-Z200 is 14 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and PXW-Z200 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z200 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the PXW-Z200?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. PXW-Z200 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and PXW-Z200?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and PXW-Z200 weighs 1960 g, so the EOS R1 is 1040 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and PXW-Z200 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. PXW-Z200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and PXW-Z200 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. PXW-Z200: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the PXW-Z200, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and PXW-Z200 at $3,999. The PXW-Z200 is $2,300 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.