Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Fujifilm
GFX ETERNA 55
G-mount large-format cinema camera with a 102MP GFX sensor, 8K recording, variable ND, 12G-SDI, and pro I/O.
$16,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
GFX ETERNA 55 is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
GFX ETERNA 55
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- BGFX ETERNA 55 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 520 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 138 × 177 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
EOS R1 is 90mm thinner than GFX ETERNA 55 but it is also 47mm wider and 11mm taller.
EOS R1 is 1080 g lighter than GFX ETERNA 55.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 177mm GFX ETERNA 55
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 138 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GFX ETERNA 55
111 × 177 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
GFX ETERNA 55
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
GFX ETERNA 55: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -3.7 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
ISO min (native)
100 vs 400 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GFX ETERNA 55
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8
Resolution
102 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SSD via USB
Card slots
3 vs 2 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
GFX ETERNA 55
Pros
- ✓Large-format 8K cinema capture
- ✓Electronic variable ND
- ✓12G-SDI and GenLock
- ✓F-Log2 / F-Log2 C
Cons
- –Cinema-only body
- –Very expensive
- –Large and heavy
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS R1
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or GFX ETERNA 55?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and GFX ETERNA 55?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and GFX ETERNA 55 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and GFX ETERNA 55?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g, so the EOS R1 is 1080 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and GFX ETERNA 55 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and GFX ETERNA 55 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. GFX ETERNA 55: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 520 shots for the GFX ETERNA 55, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and GFX ETERNA 55 at $16,499. The EOS R1 is $10,200 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.