Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS M→Canon EOS R1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS M. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the EOS R1
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Resolution24MP vs 18MP (+6MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical vs 4fps
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Battery life~530 shots (CIPA) vs ~230 shots (CIPA)
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Generation12 years newer (2024 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +4.0 | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Photojournalism | — | ||
| Wedding | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS M | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 18MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | — | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 1470g (with battery) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual CFexpress Type B |
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