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
ZV-E1
Vlogging-focused full-frame with AI framing and excellent 4K oversampling.
$2,199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2023
EOS R1 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
ZV-E1
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 570 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 12.1 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZV-E1
121 × 72 × 54 mm
483 g (1.06 lb / 17.04 oz)
EOS R1 is 37mm wider, 78mm taller, and 33mm thicker than ZV-E1.
EOS R1 is 437 g heavier than ZV-E1.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 54mm ZV-E1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-E1
121 × 72 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-E1
121 × 54 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
ZV-E1
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
ZV-E1
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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 -6 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 570 shots — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-E1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 121, 71.9, 54.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
483 g vs 920 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 102,400
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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-E1
Pros
- ✓AI auto framing
- ✓Full-frame vlog quality
- ✓Compact
- ✓Product showcase mode
Cons
- –No EVF
- –No mechanical shutter
- –Vlog ergonomics only
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 video, EOS R1 or ZV-E1?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for ZV-E1 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and ZV-E1?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and ZV-E1 is 12.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and ZV-E1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-E1 has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the ZV-E1?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. ZV-E1 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and ZV-E1?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and ZV-E1 weighs 483 g, so the ZV-E1 is 437 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and ZV-E1 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. ZV-E1: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R1 and ZV-E1 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. ZV-E1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 570 shots for the ZV-E1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and ZV-E1 at $2,199. The ZV-E1 is $4,100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.