Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R5 C→Canon EOS R1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS R5 C. 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 rate40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical vs 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Battery life~530 shots (CIPA) vs ~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan
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Generation2 years newer (2024 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution24MP (down from 45MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS R5 C | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.5 | ||
| Street | +0.8 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.1 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.8 | ||
| Documentary | +0.9 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.6 | ||
| Wildlife | +2.4 | ||
| Casual | +0.1 | ||
| Food | +0.5 | ||
| Macro | +2.7 | ||
| Architecture | -0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.6 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R5 C | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £3,799 | £5,999 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame CMOS — Cinema EOS colour science | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | |
| Resolution | 45MP | 24MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K RAW internal, 8K/30p, 4K/120p — Cinema RAW Light, C-Log2, C-Log3 | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — subject tracking with Intelligent AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | No IBIS (electronic IS for video; use IS lenses) | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots stills / unlimited video with fan | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 680g (body only) | 920g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 5.76M-dot OLED | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF mount | |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B slots | Dual CFexpress Type B |
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