Canon
Canon EOS R1
Stacked 24MP · 40fps · Pro sports
96
/ 100
From $6,299
VS
Sony
Sony Alpha 1 II
50 MP · 30 fps · AI subject recognition
96
/ 100
From $6,498
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R1 lands at 96 and Sony Alpha 1 II at 96. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Canon EOS R1 if…
- ✓Eye-control AF returns and works
- ✓No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- ✓Built-in vertical grip
Pick Sony Alpha 1 II if…
- ✓30 fps blackout-free
- ✓AI subject AF with recognition
- ✓No read-out rolling shutter concerns
Canon EOS R1 96
vs 96 Sony Alpha 1 II
Score breakdown
Canon EOS R1
96 sensor 92
af 100
video 96
build 96
ergonomics 96
photo 0
autofocus 0
Sony Alpha 1 II
96 sensor 0
af 0
video 94
build 0
ergonomics 92
photo 98
autofocus 100
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R1 | Sony Alpha 1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 24.2 MP stacked CMOS | 50 MP BSI stacked |
| Mount | Canon RF | Sony E |
| Burst | 40 fps electronic / 12 fps mechanical | — |
| Video | 6K 60p RAW · 4K 120p | 8K30, 4K120 |
| AF | Dual Pixel Intelligent AF + Eye-control | — |
| Storage | Dual CFexpress B | — |
| Weight | 1115 g | — |
| Stabilization | — | 5-axis IBIS |
Canon EOS R1
Pros
- +Eye-control AF returns and works
- +No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- +Built-in vertical grip
Cons
- −Resolution conservative at 24 MP
- −Heavy at 1115g
- −Pro-only price
Sony Alpha 1 II
Pros
- +30 fps blackout-free
- +AI subject AF with recognition
- +No read-out rolling shutter concerns
Cons
- −Eye-watering price
- −Incremental upgrade over A1
- −Huge file sizes
FAQ: Canon EOS R1 vs Sony Alpha 1 II
Which is better, Canon EOS R1 or Sony Alpha 1 II? +
Both score 96 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R1 worth the price? +
At $6,299, Canon EOS R1 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in af.
Is Sony Alpha 1 II worth the price? +
At $6,498, Sony Alpha 1 II delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in autofocus.
Does Canon EOS R1 or Sony Alpha 1 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.