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Canon EOS R1
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Canon · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · Full Frame · 6K video

Canon EOS R1

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KEY FACTS
BrandCanon
Announcement dateJul 2024
Released2024
Camera weight1115 g
Camera typeMirrorless
What We Like
+Industry-leading autofocus with cross-type sensors and eye control for reliable subject tracking
+Exceptional high-speed shooting at 40fps sustained for 7.5 seconds with large buffer capacity
+Professional-grade build with integrated vertical grip and full weather-sealing for durability
+Advanced video capabilities including 6K Raw recording at 60fps for cinematic production
+Integrated intelligent subject recognition with Action Priority and pre-registered person tracking for sports/action photography
Worth Knowing
−24MP resolution is lower than competitors' flagship models (45-50MP), limiting large print/crop flexibility
−Noticeably heavier and bulkier than predecessor R3, causing fatigue during extended handheld shooting
−Reduced LCD resolution (2.1M dots vs R3) despite flagship pricing
−AF performance limitations with dark-skinned subjects in low light conditions remains unresolved from R3

General

Brand
Canon
Announcement date
ⓘ
Refers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera.
Jul 2024
Released
ⓘ
Refers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale.
2024
Camera weight
1115 g
Camera type
Mirrorless
Read our notes on general
The Canon EOS R1 is Canon's flagship mirrorless camera purpose-built for professional sports and action photographers. It features a 24.2MP stacked sensor capable of 40fps shooting, industry-leading autofocus with cross-type sensors and eye control tracking, and cinematic 6K Raw video capabilities. While its build quality and autofocus performance are exceptional for fast-paced work, the modest megapixel count and increased weight compared to the R3 predecessor may give pause to photographers with diverse needs or those accustomed to lighter bodies.

Sensor

Type
Full-frame backside-illuminated stacked CMOS
Sensor Readout Rate
2.8ms (1/360) full sensor readout for stills

Imaging

Resolution
24.2 megapixels
Dynamic Range
16 stops (claimed)
In Camera Upscaling
DIGIC Accelerator enables 96MP output via deep learning

Autofocus

System
Dual Pixel CMOS AF with cross-type sensors
AF Points
4897 available positions for stills, 4067 for video
Special Features
Eye Control AF, Action Priority AF (soccer, basketball, volleyball, American football), Pre-registered Person Priority

Shutter

Types
Mechanical and Electronic
Electronic Speed
Up to 40 fps blackout-free
Mechanical Speed
12 fps
Shutter Rating
300,000 actuations

Viewfinder

Resolution
9.44 million dots
Magnification
0.9x
Coverage
Approximately 100%

Screen

LCD Type
3.0-inch vari-angle touchscreen
Resolution
2.1 million dots

Processing

Main Processor
DIGIC X
Co Processor
DIGIC Accelerator

Continuous shooting

Max Speed
40 fps (electronic shutter, 14-bit RAW)
RAW Buffer
230 RAW images (~7.5 seconds at 40 fps), can sustain beyond 10 seconds at 40 fps

Video

6K Format
6K Raw at up to 60fps in 1.89:1 aspect ratio
4K Format
4K UHD up to 120fps, 4K DCI up to 59.94fps
2K Format
2K up to 239.76fps
Full HD
Up to 239.76fps
Max video resolution
ⓘ
The best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video.
6K

Storage

Card Slots
Dual CFexpress Type B slots with simultaneous high-speed recording

Image stabilization

IBIS
In-body image stabilization
Video Stabilization
3 stabilization methods including in-body, optical, and independent movie digital IS

Battery

Type
LP-E19
Capacity
2700mAh
Charging
In-camera USB-C charging supported with optional PD-E1 adapter

Build

Material
Magnesium alloy exterior body
Design
Integrated vertical grip

Connectivity

Ethernet
2.5 GBASE-T wired LAN (RJ-45 terminal)
HDMI
Type A (HDMI-CEC not supported)
USB
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (tethering, data transfer, in-camera charging)
Audio I/O
Stereo mini jack microphone input, stereo mini jack headphone socket
Other Ports
N3-type remote terminal, PC Sync terminal
Camera Control
FTP, FTPS, SFTP, EOS Utility, image.canon, Camera Connect, Streaming services, Content Transfer Professional

LCD screen

Size
3.0 inches
Resolution
2.1 million dots
Type
Vari-angle touchscreen

Shooting

Continuous Shooting
40 fps (electronic shutter), 12 fps (mechanical shutter)
Shutter Durability
300,000 actuations
In Camera Upscaling
96MP output from 24MP source using DIGIC Accelerator

Memory storage

Card Slots
Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GBASE-T wired LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

Processor

Main Processor
DIGIC X
Coprocessor
DIGIC Accelerator

Mount

Compatibility
RF/RF-S lenses, EF and EF-S lenses with adapter

Optics

Sensor format
ⓘ
Refers to the most commonly used sensor sizes.
Full Frame
Megapixels
ⓘ
The higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture.
24.2 MP050
Viewfinder type
ⓘ
The viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens.
Electronic
In-body stabilisation
ⓘ
In-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake.
Yes
Lens mount
ⓘ
The lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras.
Canon RF

Storage and battery

Dual memory card slots
Yes

Features

Weather sealing
ⓘ
Weather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions.
Yes
Wi-Fi
ⓘ
Built-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly.
Yes