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Canon EOS R1
Canon2024
Canon MirrorlessMount: Canon RFReleased 2024

Canon EOS R1

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Canon EOS R1, featuring a 24.2MP Full Frame Back-Illuminated Stacked CMOS sensor, 40 fps continuous burst, and 6K60 RAW recording.

Camera Type
mirrorless
Sensor Resolution
24.2 MP
Max Continuous Burst
40 fps
IBIS Stabilization
8.5 Stops
Battery (CIPA)
700 Shots
Weight
1115 g
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Canon EOS R1

The Canon EOS R1 is a Full Frame mirrorless camera engineered with a 24.2 MP Full Frame Back-Illuminated Stacked CMOS sensor (36.0 × 24.0 mm) and native Canon RF lens mount. Designed for demanding still and motion capture workflows, it delivers up to 40 fps burst shooting with 8.5 stops of 5-axis IBIS and 6K60 RAW recording capability.

Sensor & Optical Architecture
24.2 Megapixel Full Frame Back-Illuminated Stacked CMOS (36.0 × 24.0 mm) driven by the DIGIC X + DIGIC Accelerator image engine, supporting 3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 aspect ratios.
Autofocus & Continuous Speed
Cross-Type Dual Pixel Intelligent AF with 1,053 phase-detect points. Captures 40 fps burst speed with Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft).
In-Body Image Stabilization
5-axis sensor-shift stabilization providing up to 8.5 stops CIPA handshake compensation.
Video & Motion Capabilities
6K60 RAW internal recording at 12-bit RAW / 10-bit 4:2:2 C-Log2/3. Features Full Cinema Log Profile Suite and 3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output.
Chassis, Storage & Battery Rating
Weighs 1115g in a 157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm body. Features Dual CFexpress Type B, 9.44M-dot OLED EVF (120fps), and CIPA rated for 700 shots per full charge.
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Sensor & Image Quality

Photodiode architecture, active imaging area, and processor pipeline

Effective Resolution
24.2 Megapixels (MP)
Sensor Type & Architecture
Full Frame Back-Illuminated Stacked CMOS
Sensor Physical Size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
Supported Aspect Ratios
3:2 (Native), 4:3, 16:9, 1:1
Native Lens Mount
Canon RF
Image Processor Engine
DIGIC X + DIGIC Accelerator
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Autofocus & Shooting Speed

Phase-detection coverage, neural subject recognition, and burst mechanics

Autofocus System
Cross-Type Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
Phase-Detect Focus Points
1,053 AF Points / Zones
AI Subject Recognition
Deep Learning Subject Recognition (Human, Animals, Vehicles, Aircraft)
Max Burst Speed (Mechanical / Electronic)
14 fps (Mechanical) / 40 fps (Electronic)
Maximum Continuous Burst Rate
40 fps
Max Shutter Speed
1/8000s (Mechanical) / 1/32000s (Electronic)
In-Body Image Stabilization (IBIS)
5-Axis Sensor-Shift — Up to 8.5 Stops (CIPA)
03

Video Capabilities

Internal recording codecs, chroma subsampling, log gammas, and I/O interfaces

Maximum Video Resolution
6K60 RAW
Resolution & Frame Rate Matrix
6K60 RAW at maximum sustained frame rate
Color Bit Depth & Chroma Sampling
12-bit RAW / 10-bit 4:2:2 C-Log2/3
Log Gamma & Cinema Profiles
Full Cinema Log Profile Suite
Audio & HDMI Connectivity
3.5mm Stereo Microphone, 3.5mm Headphone Monitor, Clean HDMI Output
04

Hardware & Ergonomics

Storage media bays, optical viewfinder display, CIPA endurance, and chassis dimensions

Memory Card Slots
Dual CFexpress Type B
Electronic Viewfinder (EVF)
9.44M-dot OLED EVF (120fps)
Battery Life (CIPA Standard)
700 shots per charge
Body Weight (incl. Battery & Media)
1115 g (2.46 lbs)
Exterior Dimensions (W × H × D)
157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm

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