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EOS R1

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 price

Released Jul 2024

vs
Edge Pro

Xtra

Edge Pro

Flagship action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps in 4:3, Night View mode, 32× slow motion, 20m waterproof, and 230-min cold-resistant battery.

$299

Launch price

Released Oct 2025

Edge Pro is 1.2 years newer.

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Wins

3categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

2categories

Edge Pro

Sports & ActionTravel

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 3 categories·Edge Pro wins 2 categories
  • BEdge Pro has lower Weight (147 g vs 920 g)
  • AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • BEdge Pro has higher Resolution (40 MP vs 24.2 MP)
  • AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 7 stops)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1Edge Pro
Resolution24.2 MP40 MP
SensorFull Frame1/1.3"-Type
ISO max102,40051,200
Burst40 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight920 g147 g
Battery1330 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Edge Pro front view

Edge Pro

71 × 44 × 33 mm

147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)

EOS R1 is 87mm wider, 105mm taller, and 55mm thicker than Edge Pro.

EOS R1 is 773 g heavier than Edge Pro.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 33mm Edge Pro

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Edge Pro back view

Edge Pro

71 × 44 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R1 top view

EOS R1

158 × 87 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Edge Pro top view

Edge Pro

71 × 33 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R1

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Edge Pro: 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

Use caseEOS R1Edge Pro
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R1

  • 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

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R1 supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only EOS R1 supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only EOS R1 supports it

Reasons to choose

Edge Pro

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds MotionMaster, TiltGuard, 360 Lock

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    147 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds AVC, HEVC

  • Resolution

    40 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth 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

Edge Pro

Pros

  • 4K/120fps 4:3 + 13.5 stops DR
  • 4K/60fps Night View AI mode
  • 20m waterproof (no case)
  • 230 min battery; –20 °C rated

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • Night View limited to 8-bit
  • Larger/heavier than Edge

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
Edge Pro
Resolution
24.2 MP
40 MP+65%
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
1/1.3"-Type
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R1
Edge Pro
Aperture
2.8
Field of view
155 °
EOS R1
Edge Pro
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
Xtra AI processor with color temperature sensor
EOS R1
Edge Pro
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+1 stop
51,200
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
12,800
EOS R1
Edge Pro
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS R1 or Edge Pro?

EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for Edge Pro — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Edge Pro?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Edge Pro is 40 MP, so the Edge Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and Edge Pro have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Edge Pro does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Edge Pro?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Edge Pro weighs 147 g, so the Edge Pro is 773 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and Edge Pro record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Edge Pro: 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS R1 and Edge Pro weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. Edge Pro: Yes.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Edge Pro at $299. The Edge Pro is $6,000 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 Xtra press materials.