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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

Launch price

Released Jul 2024

vs

Fujifilm

GFX100S II

Compact 102MP GFX medium format body with X-Processor 5, 8-stop IBIS, and updated subject detection.

$4,999

Launch price

Released May 2024

EOS R1 is 2 months newer.

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Wins

9categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

GFX100S II

LandscapeVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 4 categories·GFX100S II wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 4.1 fps)
  • AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
  • BGFX100S II has higher Resolution (102 MP vs 24.2 MP)
  • AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 530 shots)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1GFX100S II
Resolution24.2 MP102 MP
SensorFull Frame43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max102,40012,800
Burst40 fps7 fps
4K120 fps30 fps
IBIS8.5-stop8-stop
Weight920 g883 g
Battery1330 shots530 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

GFX100S II

150 × 104 × 87 mm

883 g (1.95 lb / 31.15 oz)

EOS R1 is 8mm wider and 45mm taller than GFX100S II.

EOS R1 is 37 g heavier than GFX100S II.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 87mm GFX100S II

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

GFX100S II

150 × 104 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

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

GFX100S II

150 × 87 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

GFX100S II

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

GFX100S II: 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 R1GFX100S II
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Landscape
7.0Good
7.0Good
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R1

  • 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

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 4.1 fps — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    1330 shots vs 530 shots — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S

Reasons to choose

GFX100S II

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90, SSD via USB

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Weight

    883 g vs 920 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Internal RAW videoBoth support internal raw video
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing

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

GFX100S II

Pros

  • 102MP medium format sensor
  • 8-stop IBIS
  • X-Processor 5
  • Compact for GFX

Cons

  • Large files
  • Premium price
  • Medium format AF not for sports

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
GFX100S II
Resolution
24.2 MP
102 MP4.2× more
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
43.8 x 32.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R1
GFX100S II
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
X-Processor 5
EOS R1
GFX100S II
ISO min (native)
100
80−20 less
ISO max (native)
102,400+3 stops
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
102,400
EOS R1
GFX100S II
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or GFX100S II?

EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for GFX100S II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and GFX100S II?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and GFX100S II is 102 MP, so the GFX100S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and GFX100S II have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GFX100S II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the GFX100S II?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. GFX100S II reaches 7 fps mechanical.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and GFX100S II?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and GFX100S II weighs 883 g, so the GFX100S II is 37 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and GFX100S II record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GFX100S II: 4K up to 30p.

Are the EOS R1 and GFX100S II weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. GFX100S II: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 530 shots for the GFX100S II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and GFX100S II at $4,999. The GFX100S II is $1,300 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.