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Canon EOS R — full-frame · 2018
Canon

Canon EOS R

full-frame · 2018

84
/ 100
From $2,299
VS
Sony α1 II wins by 12
Sony α1 II — Stacked 50MP · 30fps · Pre-capture
Sony

Sony α1 II

Stacked 50MP · 30fps · Pre-capture

96
/ 100
From $6,499
Specdex verdict

Sony α1 II takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R lands at 84 and Sony α1 II at 96. That puts Sony α1 II ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Canon EOS R if…

  • Mature system, great used market
  • Proven lens lineup
  • Often on sale

Pick Sony α1 II if…

  • 50MP at 30fps with pre-capture
  • AI processing unit improves AF
  • Best EVF in class
Canon EOS R 84
vs
96 Sony α1 II

Score breakdown

Canon EOS R
84
photo 84
video 76
autofocus 80
ergonomics 86
sensor 0
af 0
build 0
Sony α1 II
96
photo 0
video 96
autofocus 0
ergonomics 92
sensor 96
af 96
build 92

Specs side-by-side

Canon EOS R versus Sony α1 II — full spec comparison
Spec Canon EOS R Sony α1 II
Format
full-frame
Release year
2018
Sensor
50.1 MP stacked CMOS
Mount
Sony E
Burst
30 fps with AF/AE
Video
8K 30p · 4K 120p
AF
Subject Recognition + AI processing unit
Storage
Dual CFexpress A / SD UHS-II
Weight
743 g

Canon EOS R

Pros
  • +Mature system, great used market
  • +Proven lens lineup
  • +Often on sale
Cons
  • Older AF system
  • Heavier than modern mirrorless
  • Firmware updates trailed off

Sony α1 II

Pros
  • +50MP at 30fps with pre-capture
  • +AI processing unit improves AF
  • +Best EVF in class
Cons
  • Bigger battery solves only modestly
  • Menu system still complex
  • Dual CFexpress A required

FAQ: Canon EOS R vs Sony α1 II

Which is better, Canon EOS R or Sony α1 II? +

Sony α1 II scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Canon EOS R worth the price? +

At $2,299, Canon EOS R delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in ergonomics.

Is Sony α1 II worth the price? +

At $6,499, Sony α1 II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in sensor.

Does Canon EOS R or Sony α1 II last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.