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
RX1R II
Full-frame 42MP compact with fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss lens — still unmatched for discreet high-res street work.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Oct 2015
EOS R1 is 8.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
RX1R II
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 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)
- BRX1R II has lower Weight (507 g vs 920 g)
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
RX1R II
113 × 65 × 72 mm
507 g (1.12 lb / 17.88 oz)
EOS R1 is 44mm wider, 84mm taller, and 15mm thicker than RX1R II.
EOS R1 is 413 g heavier than RX1R II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm RX1R II
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
RX1R II
113 × 65 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
RX1R II
113 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
RX1R II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
RX1R II: 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
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
RX1R II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 113.3, 65.4, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
507 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
42.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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)
- ✓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
RX1R II
Pros
- ✓42MP full-frame in pocket class
- ✓Zeiss 35mm f/2 lens
- ✓Pop-up EVF
- ✓No AA filter
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Slow AF by modern standards
- –Premium price when new
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or RX1R II?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 7.0/10 for RX1R II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and RX1R II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and RX1R II is 42.4 MP, so the RX1R II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and RX1R II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX1R II has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the RX1R II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. RX1R II reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and RX1R II?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and RX1R II weighs 507 g, so the RX1R II is 413 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and RX1R II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. RX1R II: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and RX1R II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. RX1R II: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the RX1R II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and RX1R II at $3,299. The RX1R II is $3,000 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.