Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R6→Canon EOS R1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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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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Resolution24MP vs 20MP (+4MP)
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StabilisationImproved — IBIS — up to 8 stops combined
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Burst rate40fps 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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Generation4 years newer (2024 vs 2020)
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 R6 | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.4 | ||
| Street | -0.6 | ||
| Travel | -0.7 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +1.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.8 | ||
| Sports & Action | +1.6 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.2 | ||
| Casual | -0.5 | ||
| Food | +0.2 | ||
| Macro | +1.1 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R6 | EOS R1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £768 used | £6,399 | |
| 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) | 920g (body only) | ↓ |
| 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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