Canon EOS R1 Rumored to Feature 21MP Sensor

The Canon EOS R1, the RF mount mirrorless version of the Canon EOS-1D X Mark III, is currently under development which will be aimed at professional sports and wildlife photographers.

Canon has developed a new 21MP image sensor with the following specifications, which will probably beĀ featured on theĀ Canon EOS R1:

  • 21MP full-frame sensor (6.4um)
  • Global shutter
  • 120dB dynamic range (This translates to 20stops of dynamic range)
  • 120 fps
  • The image sensor may be based on theĀ 2/3ā€³ sensor shown for ISSC 2017.

The recently released Canon EOS-1D X Mark III only features a 20.1MP sensor, so there will beĀ a very slight bump (0.9MP increase) on the imageĀ megapixel counts.Ā One of the prototypes ofĀ Canon EOS R1Ā is rumored to have 6K video shooting capabilities.Ā If the Canon EOS R1 can shoot regular 6K (6144 x 3160 pixels) video, then the camera will need at least a 3:2 ratio 6144 x 4096 (25.17 million) pixel image sensor.

So,Ā it is almost confirmed thatĀ the Canon EOS R1 camera will NOT continue to use the 20.1 megapixel sensor of theĀ Canon EOS-1D X Mark IIIĀ flagship SLR camera.

You can also see theĀ the rumoredĀ Canon RF mount lens roadmap for 2021.

TheĀ Canon EOS R5Ā andĀ Canon EOS R6Ā are selling like hot cakes. So, if you are interested or want to get as far to the front of the list as you can,Ā you should probably go ahead and pre-order now.

Canon EOS R5 body:Ā $3,899 atĀ Amazon,Ā B&H,Ā Adorama.

Canon EOS R6 body:Ā $2,499 atĀ Amazon,Ā B&H,Ā Adorama.

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Via:Ā CanonWatch, Canon Camera Rumors