Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS R1

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

You own

Canon

EOS R6

£1299

2020

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS R1

£5999 (+£4,700)

2024

✅

Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the EOS R6. 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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Resolution

24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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Stabilisation

Improved — IBIS — up to 8 stops combined
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Burst rate

40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical vs 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
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Battery life

~530 shots (CIPA) vs 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)
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Generation

4 years newer (2024 vs 2020)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS R6	EOS R1
Price	£1,299	£5,999
Released	2020	2024	↑
Sensor	Full-frame CMOS 35mm	24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Resolution	20MP	24MP	↑
Video	4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps	6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus	Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking	Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection
Stabilisation	5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS	IBIS — up to 8 stops combined
Burst Rate	12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic	40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical	↑
Battery Life	380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF)	~530 shots (CIPA)	↑
Weight	598g (body only)	1470g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder	EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot	EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification
Screen	3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot	3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount	Canon RF	Canon RF mount
Memory Cards	2× SD UHS-II	Dual CFexpress Type B

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