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
GFX100
Original 102MP GFX flagship with integrated vertical grip, IBIS, phase-detect AF, and 4K video.
$9,999
Launch priceReleased May 2019
EOS R1 is 5.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
GFX100
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGFX100 has higher AF points / zones (3760000 vs 1053)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5 fps)
- BGFX100 has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 29.97 fps)
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
for scale
GFX100
156 × 164 × 103 mm
1400 g (3.09 lb / 49.38 oz)
EOS R1 is 14mm shorter and 16mm thinner than GFX100 but it is also 1mm wider.
EOS R1 is 480 g lighter than GFX100.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 103mm GFX100
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
GFX100
156 × 164 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
GFX100
156 × 103 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
GFX100
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Full Frame
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
GFX100: 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 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 5 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
GFX100
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 156.2, 163.6, 102.9
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
3760000 vs 1053 — higher is better
Resolution
102 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
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
GFX100
Pros
- ✓102MP medium format sensor
- ✓Built-in vertical grip
- ✓IBIS
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Very large body
- –Expensive
- –Older AF generation
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or GFX100?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for GFX100 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and GFX100?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and GFX100 is 102 MP, so the GFX100 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and GFX100 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GFX100 has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the GFX100?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. GFX100 reaches 5 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and GFX100?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and GFX100 weighs 1400 g, so the EOS R1 is 480 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and GFX100 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GFX100: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R1 and GFX100 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. GFX100: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 800 shots for the GFX100, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and GFX100 at $9,999. The EOS R1 is $3,700 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.