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Canon EOS R1 — Stacked 24MP · 40fps · Pro sports
Canon

Canon EOS R1

Stacked 24MP · 40fps · Pro sports

96
/ 100
From $6,299
VS
Sony Alpha 1 II — full-frame · 2024
Sony

Sony Alpha 1 II

full-frame · 2024

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…

  • Current-gen AF system
  • Proven lens ecosystem
  • Strong video + stills balance
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 92
build 0
ergonomics 86
photo 96
autofocus 94

Specs side-by-side

Canon EOS R1 versus Sony Alpha 1 II — full spec comparison
Spec Canon EOS R1 Sony Alpha 1 II
Sensor
24.2 MP stacked CMOS
Mount
Canon RF
Burst
40 fps electronic / 12 fps mechanical
Video
6K 60p RAW · 4K 120p
AF
Dual Pixel Intelligent AF + Eye-control
Storage
Dual CFexpress B
Weight
1115 g
Format
full-frame
Release year
2024

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
  • +Current-gen AF system
  • +Proven lens ecosystem
  • +Strong video + stills balance
Cons
  • Body price excludes lens
  • Heavy for travel (flagship)
  • Learning curve on menus

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 photo.

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.