Who should buy the EOS R1?

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

What is the EOS R1 best used for?

Sports & Action, Wildlife, Wedding & Events.

How much does the EOS R1 cost in the UK?

The EOS R1 starts from £6399 in the UK, available across 6 retailers. Prices are tracked live on GearFrame.

Canon

Canon EOS R1

Name: EOS R1
Brand: Canon
Availability: InStock

The Canon EOS R1 is Canon's first full-frame flagship mirrorless — the successor to the EOS-1D X Mark III and the pinnacle of the RF system. A 24.2MP stacked CMOS sensor enables 40fps burst, a global-shutter-like rolling shutter performance, and Canon's most advanced AI-based subject detection ever. Built for professionals who cannot miss a shot.

GearFrame's Take

Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.

Starting from

£6399 new

Used from £3768 (eBay)

Average price across retailers: ~£6249

Available at 6 retailers

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Wex Photo Video

£6399

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£6999

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£3768

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Wex Photo Video used

£6075

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£6999

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Core

Released

2024

Sensor

24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS

Resolution

24.2 MP

Mount

Canon RF mount

Dimensions

159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm

Weight

920g (body only)

Weather Sealed

Yes

Performance

Autofocus

Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection

Stabilisation

IBIS — up to 8 stops combined

Burst Rate

40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical

Battery Life

~530 shots (CIPA)

Features

Video

6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p

Viewfinder

EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification

Screen

3.2" fully articulating touchscreen

Memory Cards

Dual CFexpress Type B

Connectivity

USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI

Detailed Specs

Sensor Format

Full frame

Viewfinder Type

Electronic

Screen Type

Fully articulating

Touchscreen

Yes

Card Slots

Battery Life (CIPA)

530 shots

USB Power

Charges and runs off USB

Dimensions

160 × 144 × 87mm

Weight (Grams)

1115g

Autofocus Type

On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)

Subject Detection

Face, Eye, Animal, Vehicle

Max Burst Rate

40.0fps

In-Body Stabilisation

Yes (8.0 stops)

Max Video Resolution

Max 4K Frame Rate

120fps

10-Bit Video

Yes

Log Profile

Yes

Built-in Microphone Input

Yes

Headphone Jack

Yes

HDMI Port Type

Full-size

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Who should buy this

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

GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait

8.3

Street

5.7

Travel

5.5

Wedding & Events

8.5

Vlogging & Video

5.5

Filmmaking

8.3

Documentary

8.0

Sports & Action

9.1

Landscape

6.3

Wildlife

8.9

Casual

4.6

Food

7.6

Macro

8.3

Architecture

6.6

Astrophotography

6.7

✅ Great For

⚡

Sports & Action 9.1 Strong on burst speed, autofocus and viewfinder. 40fps and the best AF Canon has ever made. Purpose-built for sport.

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Wildlife 8.9 Strong on autofocus, burst speed and lens reach / ecosystem. Subject detection and 40fps means you never miss the peak action moment.

💍

Wedding & Events 8.5 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and pro reliability. The most reliable AF system available. If you need certainty on a once-in-a-lifetime shoot.

⚠️ Not Ideal For

📷

Casual 4.6 Held back by portability and value for money.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →