Upgrade Guide

Canon Canon EOS R3→Canon EOS R1

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

Canon EOS R3

£5999

2021

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R1

£5999 (+£0)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the Canon EOS R3. 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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Burst rate

40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical vs 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical
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Generation

3 years newer (2024 vs 2021)

Unchanged or similar

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	Canon EOS R3	EOS R1
Price	£5,999	£5,999
Released	2021	2024	↑
Sensor	24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Resolution	24MP	24MP	↑
Video	6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p	6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection
Stabilisation	8-stop IBIS	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined
Burst Rate	30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical	40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical	↑
Battery Life	620 shots (CIPA)	~530 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	1015g body only	1470g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps	EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Canon RF	Canon RF mount
Memory Cards	Dual CFexpress Type B	Dual CFexpress Type B

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