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
RX10 IV
1-inch bridge with 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, 24fps AF tracking, and pro video features.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Sep 2017
EOS R1 is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
RX10 IV
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 higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 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
RX10 IV
133 × 94 × 131 mm
1095 g (2.41 lb / 38.63 oz)
EOS R1 is 44mm thinner than RX10 IV but it is also 25mm wider and 55mm taller.
EOS R1 is 175 g lighter than RX10 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 131mm RX10 IV
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
RX10 IV
133 × 94 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
RX10 IV
133 × 131 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
RX10 IV
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
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
RX10 IV: 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…
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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX10 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 133.1, 94.1, 131.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
RX10 IV
Pros
- ✓24–600mm reach
- ✓24fps with AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Strong all-in-one travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Large bridge body
- –Expensive for sensor size
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 portraits, EOS R1 or RX10 IV?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for RX10 IV — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and RX10 IV?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and RX10 IV is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and RX10 IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX10 IV has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the RX10 IV?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. RX10 IV reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and RX10 IV?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and RX10 IV weighs 1095 g, so the EOS R1 is 175 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and RX10 IV record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. RX10 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and RX10 IV weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. RX10 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the RX10 IV, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and RX10 IV at $1,699. The RX10 IV is $4,600 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.