Sony a1 II vs Canon EOS R1
Canon EOS R1
2024 · $6,299 today
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Dashed outline = score at launch
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)
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)
Verdict
No outright leader — they split the dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | Sony a1 II | Canon EOS R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Resolution | 50.1 MP● | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (stacked BSI CMOS) | Full-frame stacked CMOS |
| ISO range | 100-32000 (exp. 50-102400) | 100-102400● |
| AF points | 759 phase-detect | — |
| Performance | ||
| Burst rate | 30 fps electronic | 40 fps electronic● |
| Max shutter speed | 1/32000s electronic | 1/64000s electronic● |
| Viewfinder resolution | 9.44M dots | 9.44M dots |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 8K30p● | 6K RAW internal |
| High frame rate 4K | 4K120p | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 743 g● | 1115 g (with battery) |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 520 shots | 620 shots● |
| Storage | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD | Dual CFexpress Type B |