How To Choose Between Them
Compare the winners above against your own priorities. A lead in one category only matters if you use it.
Camera Comparison
Sony
Sony a1 vs Canon EOS R1
Short AnswerCanon EOS R1 wins more of the spec-sheet categories, but the right pick depends on what you shoot.
By Jennifer K. Telfer · Updated · 1 Min Read
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Winner By Photographic Discipline
ResolutionSony a1
Continuous ShootingCanon EOS R1
Image StabilizationCanon EOS R1
Battery LifeCanon EOS R1
WeightSony a1
Launch PriceCanon EOS R1
Key Technical Performance Deltas
Resolution (MP)
A50.1
B24.2
Electronic Burst (fps)
A30
B40
Stabilization (Stops)
A5.5
B8.5
Battery (Shots)
A530
B700
Weight (g, Lower Is Lighter)
A737
B1115
Form Factor
128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8 mm
157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm
Reasons To Choose Each
Choose Sony a1 If…
- Higher resolution (50.1 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- Lighter body (737 g vs 1115 g)
Choose Canon EOS R1 If…
- Higher continuous shooting (40 fps vs 30 fps)
- Higher image stabilization (8.5 stops vs 5.5 stops)
- Higher battery life (700 shots vs 530 shots)
- Costs less at launch ($6299 vs $6500)
Comprehensive Specification Table
| Spec | Sony a1 | Canon EOS R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Format | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Megapixels | 50.1 MP | 24.2 MP |
| Sensor Type | Stacked CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Max Native ISO | 32000 | 102400 |
| Stabilization | 5.5 Stops | 8.5 Stops |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 759 | — |
| Low-Light AF | -4 EV | — |
| Speed | ||
| Mechanical Burst | 10 fps | — |
| Electronic Burst | 30 fps | 40 fps |
| Fastest Mechanical Shutter | 1/8000 | — |
| Fastest Electronic Shutter | 1/32000 | — |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| Viewfinder | EVF | EVF |
| EVF Resolution | 9.44M | 9.44M |
| LCD Size | 3" | 3.2" |
| LCD Type | Tilting | Vari-angle |
| Video | ||
| Best Video | 8K 30p | — |
| Internal Color | 10-bit 4:2:2 | — |
| Log Profile | S-Log3 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 737 g | 1115 g |
| Card Slots | 2 | — |
| Battery (CIPA) | 530 Shots | 700 Shots |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Launch Price | 6500 | 6299 |
Amber marks the stronger value. Figures are manufacturer specifications.