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EOS R1

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

Released Jul 2024

vs

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

Released Sep 2025

GFX ETERNA 55 is 1.2 years newer.

Wins

7categories

EOS R1

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

2categories

GFX ETERNA 55

Video & HybridLandscape

1 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 4 categories·GFX ETERNA 55 wins 1 categories
  • 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 AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1GFX ETERNA 55
Resolution24.2 MP102 MP
SensorFull Frame43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max102,40012,800
Burst40 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight1115 g2000 g
Battery520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)

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 885 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 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 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 top view

EOS R1

158 × 87 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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R1GFX ETERNA 55
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Travel
4.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

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

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — 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 coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth 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

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
GFX ETERNA 55
Resolution
24.2 MP
102 MP4.2× more
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
43.8 x 32.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R1
GFX ETERNA 55
AF system
Dual Pixel Intelligent AF with cross-type AF
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
10532.5× more
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV
-3.7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
Face, Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
EOS R1
GFX ETERNA 55
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
EOS R1
GFX ETERNA 55
Max resolution
6K RAW
8K
4K max frame rate
120 fps2× more
60 fps
Max video bit rate
720 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
F-Log / F-Log2 / F-Log2 C / HLG
Codecs
RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S, H.265, H.264
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265
EOS R1
GFX ETERNA 55
Weight
1115 g−885 g less
2000 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm
110.8 × 138.2 × 176.8 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or GFX ETERNA 55?

EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 4.0/10 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 1115 g and GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g, so the EOS R1 is 885 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.

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.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.