EOS R1vs A7C II
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Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the a7c ii is the most affordable; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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