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
RX100 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Released Aug 2019
EOS R1 is 4.9 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
RX100 VII
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,359,296)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BRX100 VII has lower Weight (302 g vs 1115 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
EOS R1 is 56mm wider, 91mm taller, and 45mm thicker than RX100 VII.
EOS R1 is 813 g heavier than RX100 VII.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 43mm RX100 VII
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
RX100 VII
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
RX100 VII
102 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
RX100 VII
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
RX100 VII: 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…
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 max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX100 VII
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Weight
302 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 12 fps — higher 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 VII
Pros
- ✓Pocketable zoom range
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Great travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Expensive
- –Small controls
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or RX100 VII?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for RX100 VII — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and RX100 VII?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and RX100 VII is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and RX100 VII have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while rX100 VII does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the RX100 VII?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. RX100 VII reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and RX100 VII?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and RX100 VII weighs 302 g, so the RX100 VII is 813 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and RX100 VII record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. RX100 VII: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and RX100 VII weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. RX100 VII: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and RX100 VII at $1,299. The RX100 VII is $5,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.