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Canon EOS R1 vs Sony A1

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The Canon EOS R1 wins 4 of 8 scored specs (burst, stabilization, battery (cipa)); the A1 wins 4 (resolution, max video, weight). The A1 is $601 cheaper.

4 WINSBuy it if you want: burst, stabilization, battery (cipa).
4 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, max video, weight.Sony's first-generation flagship pairs 50MP with 30fps and 8K video; it suits working sports and wildlife shooters who need speed and resolution together.
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Size, to scale

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TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN

Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R1157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm · 1115 g
  • Sony A1128.9 × 96.9 × 69.7 mm · 737 g

Where they differ

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Canon EOS R1A1
PRICE & SCORE
Price$6,799$6,198BEST
CameraFits score9.6BEST9.4
PHOTO
Resolution24.2 MP50.1 MPBEST
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.40 fpsBEST30 fps
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.8.5 stopsBEST5.5 stops
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech · 1/64000 elec1/8000 mech · 1/32000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −7.5 EVPeople, animals, birds · down to −4 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.6K8KBEST
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.8.3 ms · 6K full width, CineD—
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.C-Log2/C-Log3S-Log3
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.Internal Canon RAW (+ ProRes RAW over HDMI)None
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.1130 shotsBEST530 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.1115 g737 gBEST
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.Fully articulatingTilting
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.2x CFexpress B2x CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Canon RFSony E
Native lenses60+200+

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