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EOS R1 vs Sony FX5

Quick take: The EOS R1 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Sony FX5 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

EOS R1 — Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism: Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.

Who should buy what
EOS R1 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
  • 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification EOS R1Canon · 2024Sony FX5Sony · 2026
Price £6,999£4,699Best
Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS16.6MP full-frame stacked Exmor RS CMOS
Resolution 24.2MPBest16.6MP
Video 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p5K/60p open-gate, 4K/120p, internal RAW/X-OCN, 10-bit Log, triple base ISO
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detectionAI-powered hybrid phase-detect AF (759 points) with subject tracking
Stabilisation IBIS — up to 8 stops combinedIBIS with Dynamic Active Mode
Burst Rate 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanicalBest10fps
Battery Life ~530 shots (CIPA)Best~105 min actual recording, ~170 min continuous (LCD)
Weight 920g (body only)734g (with battery and card)Best
Dimensions 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm—
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnificationOptional detachable EVF (DVF-EL1), OLED
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreenFully articulating touchscreen (4-axis arm)
Mount Canon RF mountSony E-mount
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type BCFexpress Type A + SDXC (dual)
Connectivity USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMIUSB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R1
Sony FX5
Portrait
8.3/10
6.9/10
Street
5.7/10
5.3/10
Travel
5.5/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.5/10
7.0/10
Vlogging & Video
5.5/10
6.1/10
Filmmaking
8.3/10
8.7/10
Documentary
8.0/10
8.3/10
Sports & Action
9.1/10
6.8/10
Landscape
6.3/10
5.1/10
Wildlife
8.9/10
6.8/10
Casual
4.6/10
5.1/10
Food
7.6/10
7.4/10
Macro
8.3/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.1/10
Astrophotography
6.7/10
6.7/10

Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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