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
Sphra360
8K 360-degree camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, 100MP panoramic photos, 5K single-lens mode, 10-bit X-Log, 105GB built-in storage, and Bullet Time up to 240fps.
$329
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
Sphra360 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Sphra360
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BSphra360 has lower Weight (181 g vs 920 g)
- BSphra360 has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BSphra360 has higher AF frame coverage (360 % vs 100 %)
- 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
for scale
Sphra360
61 × 36 × 81 mm
181 g (0.40 lb / 6.38 oz)
EOS R1 is 96mm wider, 113mm taller, and 6mm thicker than Sphra360.
EOS R1 is 739 g heavier than Sphra360.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 81mm Sphra360
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
Sphra360
61 × 36 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
Sphra360
61 × 81 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Sphra360: 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
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Sphra360
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC), XTV (360 format)
Stabilization modes
Adds MotionMaster, 360 Horizon Lock
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 61.3, 36.3, 81
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
181 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
100 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
AF frame coverage
360 % vs 100 % — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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
Sphra360
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video, 100MP 360 photos
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor with f/1.9
- ✓5K 60fps single-lens mode
- ✓105GB built-in + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –~100 min battery
- –360° stitching needed
- –10m waterproof only
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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 Sphra360?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for Sphra360 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Sphra360?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Sphra360 is 100 MP, so the Sphra360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Sphra360 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Sphra360 uses Electronic stabilization (MotionMaster + FlowState 360) (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Sphra360?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Sphra360 weighs 181 g, so the Sphra360 is 739 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Sphra360 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Sphra360: 8K 360 (panoramic) (max), 4K up to 100p.
Are the EOS R1 and Sphra360 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Sphra360: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Sphra360, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Sphra360 at $329. The Sphra360 is $5,970 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.