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
Z CAM
E2-M4
Compact MFT cinema box with 4K 120p, ZRAW, ProRes, and interchangeable MFT lenses.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
EOS R1 is 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
E2-M4
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- BE2-M4 has lower Weight (370 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 10.28 MP)
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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E2-M4
91 × 66 × 72 mm
370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
EOS R1 is 67mm wider, 84mm taller, and 15mm thicker than E2-M4.
EOS R1 is 550 g heavier than E2-M4.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 72mm E2-M4
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
E2-M4
91 × 66 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
E2-M4
91 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
E2-M4
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
3.8× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
E2-M4
✓ more lensesMicro Four Thirds
130+
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 -6.5 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
E2-M4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds ZRAW, ProRes
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 91, 66, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
370 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
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
E2-M4
Pros
- ✓Tiny MFT cinema box
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓ZRAW internal
- ✓Affordable cinema entry
Cons
- –No screen
- –MFT sensor
- –Manual focus workflow
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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 E2-M4?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for E2-M4 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and E2-M4?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and E2-M4 is 10.28 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and E2-M4 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while E2-M4 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the E2-M4?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. E2-M4 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and E2-M4?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and E2-M4 weighs 370 g, so the E2-M4 is 550 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and E2-M4 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. E2-M4: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and E2-M4 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. E2-M4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the E2-M4, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and E2-M4 at $1,299. The E2-M4 is $5,000 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 Z CAM press materials.