Canon EOS R1
Mirrorless Cameras

EOS R1

Canon

Released Nov 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 18, 2026

Canon EOS R1 features eye control focus, all-day battery life, solid comfortable body, large buffer, and good low-light performance. The Canon EOS R1 scores 84/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Fstoppers, Petapixel, Amateurphotographer, and Pcmag.

Critic Score

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84

based on 4 expert reviews

FstoppersPetapixelAmateurphotographerPcmag

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Eye control focus(2)
  • All-day battery life(2)

Cons

  • Expensive(2)
  • 24mp resolution may be limiting for some uses(2)

4 Expert Reviews

85
Dec 17, 2024

The Canon EOS R1 is a flagship mirrorless camera with exceptional autofocus speed and sports-specific features, though its 24 MP resolution may not suit all photographers.

85
Nov 16, 2024

The Canon EOS R1 is an incredible sports and journalism camera with excellent autofocus, fast burst rates, and a solid design, but its specialized nature and inconsistent Eye Control AF calibration ma...

85
Jul 4, 2025

The Canon EOS R1 is a superb camera in its niche of top-end sports and action photography.

80
May 7, 2025

The Canon EOS R1 full-frame camera delivers the high-quality construction, reliability, and speed that pro photographers who capture sports and wildlife action, events, and breaking news rely on.