Canon EOS R1 vs Canon EOS R5
Decision sheet: the facts that decide it
Canon EOS R1: 7 of 9 decision facts sourced.
Canon EOS R5: 7 of 9 decision facts sourced.
| Canon EOS R1 | Canon EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price today | $5,849.99 | $2,298.95 |
| Sensor | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) bestbuy.com | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) bestbuy.com |
| Resolution | 24.2 megapixels bestbuy.com | 45 megapixels bestbuy.com |
| Video | 4K (2160p) bestbuy.com | 8K (4320p) bestbuy.com |
| Autofocus | 4897 bestbuy.com | 1053 bestbuy.com |
| Viewfinder | Electronic bestbuy.com | Electronic bestbuy.com |
| Weight | 2.5 pounds bestbuy.com | 1.62 pounds bestbuy.com |
| Starting MSRP | $6,799.00 bestbuy.com | $3,299.00 bestbuy.com |
Not yet sourced — Canon EOS R1: Stabilization, Burst. Canon EOS R5: Stabilization, Burst. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.
Pick Canon EOS R5 if
- More resolution — 45 MP vs 24.2 MP (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
- Lighter — 1.62 lb vs 2.5 lb (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
- Lower starting price — $3,299 vs $6,799 (bestbuy.com, bestbuy.com)
Skip both if
- Neither publishes stabilization or burst yet.
Verdict: On the figures both makers publish, the EOS R5 leads with more resolution (45 MP vs 24.2 MP), lighter (1.62 lb vs 2.5 lb) and lower starting price ($3,299 vs $6,799). Neither publishes stabilization or burst yet.
Canon EOS R1 lists at $5,849.99 while Canon EOS R5 lists at $2,298.95 — Canon EOS R5 undercuts Canon EOS R1 by $3,551.04 (154%).
Our take: Based on expert reviews and verified owner feedback, the Canon EOS R5 stands out for higher resolution (45 mp vs 24.2 mp). This is the kind of difference you feel in daily use — not just on a spec sheet.
Winner: Canon EOS R5
Canon EOS R1: 7.5/10
Canon EOS R5: 8/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Canon EOS R1 | Canon EOS R5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) | 35mm Full Frame (36 x 24 mm) |
| Resolution | 24.2 megapixels | 45 megapixels |
| ISO range | 100 | 100 |
| Video | 4K (2160p) | 8K (4320p) |
| Autofocus | 4897 | 1053 |
| Weight | 2.5 pounds | 1.62 pounds |
Canon EOS R1
What works
- Larger sensor weight may aid handling
What doesn't
- Lower resolution than R5 (24.2 MP vs 45 MP)
Canon EOS R5
What works
- Higher resolution (45 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- 8K video capability
- Lighter body (1.62 lbs)
Bottom line
Our pick: Canon EOS R5.
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