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
Xtra
Edge
Lightweight 149g action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps, 52ft waterproofing, dual touchscreens, and 180-min battery.
$199
Launch priceReleased Mar 2026
Edge is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Edge
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- BEdge has lower Weight (149 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 10 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
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
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Edge
71 × 44 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
EOS R1 is 87mm wider, 105mm taller, and 55mm thicker than Edge.
EOS R1 is 771 g heavier than Edge.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 33mm Edge
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
Edge
71 × 44 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
Edge
71 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Edge
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 mm² area
12.5× 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
Edge: 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 points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Edge
Codecs
Adds H.264 (AVC), H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds TiltGuard, MotionMaster
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
149 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
Edge
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor at $199
- ✓52ft waterproof (no case)
- ✓149g ultra-lightweight
- ✓3-hour battery
Cons
- –No built-in storage
- –Fixed lens
- –No pre-recording
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or Edge?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Edge — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Edge?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Edge is 10 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Edge have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Edge uses Electronic stabilization (TiltGuard + MotionMaster) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Edge?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Edge weighs 149 g, so the Edge is 771 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Edge record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Edge: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Edge weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Edge: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Edge, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Edge at $199. The Edge is $6,100 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 Xtra press materials.