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Canon EOS R1 vs Sony a1 II

Canon EOS R1

2024 · $6,299 today

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Sony Sony a1 IISony
Sony a1 II

2024 · $6,499 today

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Image qualityAutofocusVideoErgonomicsSpeedValue
Canon EOS R1Sony a1 II

Dashed outline = score at launch

Why Canon EOS R1 is better

  • ISO range: 100-102400 vs 100-32000 (exp. 50-102400)(3.2× more)
  • Max shutter speed: 1/64000s electronic vs 1/32000s electronic(2.0× more)
  • Burst rate: 40 fps electronic vs 30 fps electronic(33% more)
  • Battery life (CIPA): 620 shots vs 520 shots(19% more)

Why Sony a1 II is better

  • Resolution: 50.1 MP vs 24.2 MP(2.1× more)
  • Weight: 743 g vs 1115 g (with battery)(50% less)
  • Max video resolution: 8K30p vs 6K RAW internal(33% more)

Verdict

Sony a1 II leads outright in 3 of 6 dimensions today.

Spec by spec

SpecCanon EOS R1Sony a1 II
Sensor
Resolution24.2 MP50.1 MP
Sensor sizeFull-frame stacked CMOSFull-frame (stacked BSI CMOS)
ISO range100-102400100-32000 (exp. 50-102400)
AF points759 phase-detect
Performance
Burst rate40 fps electronic30 fps electronic
Max shutter speed1/64000s electronic1/32000s electronic
Viewfinder resolution9.44M dots9.44M dots
Video
Max video resolution6K RAW internal8K30p
High frame rate 4K4K120p
Body
Weight1115 g (with battery)743 g
Battery life (CIPA)620 shots520 shots
StorageDual CFexpress Type BDual CFexpress Type A / SD