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
ZV-1 II
Creator compact with 18–50mm zoom, Product Showcase, and vlog-first controls.
$899
Released May 2023
EOS R1 is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
ZV-1 II
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 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BZV-1 II has lower Weight (292 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 315)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
ZV-1 II
106 × 60 × 47 mm
292 g (0.64 lb / 10.30 oz)
EOS R1 is 52mm wider, 90mm taller, and 41mm thicker than ZV-1 II.
EOS R1 is 823 g heavier than ZV-1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 47mm ZV-1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
ZV-1 II
106 × 60 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
ZV-1 II
106 × 47 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
ZV-1 II
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
ZV-1 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…
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…
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 46.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Weight
292 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
ZV-1 II
Pros
- ✓Built for vlogging
- ✓18–50mm versatile zoom
- ✓Bokeh Switch
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Fixed lens
- –No EVF
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or ZV-1 II?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for ZV-1 II — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and ZV-1 II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and ZV-1 II is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and ZV-1 II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while zV-1 II does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the ZV-1 II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. ZV-1 II reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and ZV-1 II?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and ZV-1 II weighs 292 g, so the ZV-1 II is 823 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and ZV-1 II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. ZV-1 II: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and ZV-1 II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. ZV-1 II: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and ZV-1 II at $899. The ZV-1 II is $5,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.