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
RX100 VI
1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time Eye AF — the travel zoom king.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Jun 2018
EOS R1 is 6.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
RX100 VI
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BRX100 VI has lower Weight (301 g vs 920 g)
- 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)
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
RX100 VI
102 × 58 × 42 mm
301 g (0.66 lb / 10.62 oz)
EOS R1 is 56mm wider, 91mm taller, and 45mm thicker than RX100 VI.
EOS R1 is 619 g heavier than RX100 VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 42mm RX100 VI
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
RX100 VI
102 × 58 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
RX100 VI
102 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
RX100 VI
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
RX100 VI: 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
RX100 VI
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
301 g vs 920 g — lower is better
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
RX100 VI
Pros
- ✓24–200mm pocket zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Small controls
- –Superseded by VII
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 RX100 VI?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for RX100 VI — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and RX100 VI?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and RX100 VI is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and RX100 VI have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX100 VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the RX100 VI?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. RX100 VI reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and RX100 VI?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and RX100 VI weighs 301 g, so the RX100 VI is 619 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and RX100 VI record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. RX100 VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and RX100 VI weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. RX100 VI: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the RX100 VI, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and RX100 VI at $1,199. The RX100 VI is $5,100 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.