Thoughts on EOS R1 sensor

[Frito-1]

Hi All,

I have to admit that the 24MP sensor in the flagship camera is a bit of a disappointment.  I would like higher resolution without having to use PhotoShop to stitch pictures together.  Any one know why Canon did not go with a resolution closer to the R5?

Thanks in advance,

Fred

[John_SD]

"Advances in sensor technology deliver more resolution with less noise.  This is what we have in the Nikon Z9 and the Sony A1."  

Not to mention the fact that R1's 40fps lags well behind the 120fps that better cameras in the segment offer -- along with greater resolution and lower cost. Canon dropped the ball on this one, but could redeem itself by making their cost more competitive. Admittedly an unlikely prospect. 

[ntkophoto]

You obviously are not a working pro, and will never understand. Your arguments are worthless to those of us who are.

[John_SD]

tl;dr

[jhog1978]

I agree — 24.1 MP for a flagship camera is VERY disappointing. That said, I’m thrilled with my R3. Even though it only has 24 MP, the image quality is amazing. I traded a 5DS (with 51 MP) for the R3 and took a huge leap UP in quality. Only thing I can guess is that Canon thinks the image quality with this “new/improved” sensor will override the MP issue. I have my doubts, and as anxious as I was to immediately upgrade to the R1 when it came out, there’s no way I will be doing that for a 0.1 increase in MP count. Canon, this is an EPIC fail !

[John_SD]

I'm certainly not in the market for a flagship camera, but if I were and as someone who takes a fair amount of landscape photos as well as some wildlife, it wouldn't be the overpriced 24MP R1. I would be looking at the 45MP Z9, but that's just me. 

[jrhoffman75]

I think Canon would agree with your use case, except for the Z9 part 😀. 
“MELVILLE, N.Y., July 17, 2024 — Canon U.S.A., Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today launched two new professional full-frame mirrorless cameras, the EOS R1 and EOS R5 Mark II. The EOS R1 camera is designed for both professional still photographers and video creators in a wide range of fields including sports, news reporting and high-end video production. The EOS R5 Mark II camera features improved video focused features for the advanced creators and real-time multi recognition tracking system for those who focus on still photography.”

[Tronhard]

Hi Fred and welcome to the forum:

I can tell you exactly why Canon didn't go with greater than 24MP.  Just read this: The Argument for Two Flagships 

Canon have always had a special model for those in the press profession because their needs are very specific and rigorous - and quite unique.  They don't have time to change batteries frequently, their cameras get tortuously treated and they are after enough resolution for the purposes of their publishers.  Those clients are doing their publishing on line, in digital form or in nothing bigger than a double-page magazine spread.   They want speed: of capture, of processing and saving, and in transmission.  Hi-res images of significant size are not conducive to that.

If you are not in that category, the camera was not designed for you.    If you are looking for larger-size images then the R5II is the camera you should be looking at.  Don't get seduced by the number on the box, look to the features and the benefits to you.

[Stephen]

look at you, writing a whole article about it! I love the dedication! 

[Tronhard]

In one of my careers, I used to teach corporate marketing, sales and support and I am used to the phenomenon of people being beguiled by the concept of having "the best". I used to really emphasize that for customers, what the product does is far more important than what it says on the package. The best is what offers what one really really needs and can afford, and that has nothing to do with the model number.

Hence the lecture on 'dissertation'...

To quote one of my favourite photographers, Sean Tucker, on the fixation on camera models: "It's just a box with a brand name on it - don't get romantic about the camera, It's just a tool in your hand".

[Tronhard]

Thanks Stephen!