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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 50R

Rangefinder-style medium format body with 51.4MP and classic Fujifilm ergonomics.

$4,499

Released Sep 2018

EOS R1 is 5.8 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

EOS R1

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

2categories

GFX 50R

Landscape

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 5 categories·GFX 50R wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 3 fps)
  • AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)
  • AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 3 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1GFX 50R
Resolution24.2 MP51.4 MP
SensorFull Frame43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max102,40012,800
Burst40 fps3 fps
4K120 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight1115 g775 g
Battery400 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 50R

161 × 97 × 66 mm

775 g (1.71 lb / 27.34 oz)

EOS R1 is 3mm narrower than GFX 50R but it is also 53mm taller and 21mm thicker.

EOS R1 is 340 g heavier than GFX 50R.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 66mm GFX 50R

Back view, to scale

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

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

GFX 50R

161 × 97 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 50R

161 × 66 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

GFX 50R

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 50R: 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 50R
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Travel
4.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
1.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R1

  • 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

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 117 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

Reasons to choose

GFX 50R

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 160.7, 96.5, 66.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Resolution

    51.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • Weight

    775 g vs 1115 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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 50R

Pros

  • 51MP medium format
  • Rangefinder style
  • Film simulations

Cons

  • Slow AF
  • Large files
  • Bulky lenses

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
GFX 50R
Resolution
24.2 MP
51.4 MP2.1× more
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
Medium Format Bayer CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
43.8 x 32.9 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R1
GFX 50R
AF system
Dual Pixel Intelligent AF with cross-type AF
TTL Contrast AF
AF points / zones
10539× more
117
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
No
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
EOS R1
GFX 50R
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps4× more
3 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps13.3× more
3 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
13 frames
EOS R1
GFX 50R
Max resolution
6K RAW
Full HD
4K max frame rate
120 fps
Max video bit rate
36 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
None
Codecs
RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S, H.265, H.264
H.264
EOS R1
GFX 50R
Weight
1115 g
775 g−340 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm
160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or GFX 50R?

EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX 50R — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and GFX 50R?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and GFX 50R is 51.4 MP, so the GFX 50R captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and GFX 50R have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while gFX 50R does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the GFX 50R?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. GFX 50R reaches 3 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and GFX 50R?

EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and GFX 50R weighs 775 g, so the GFX 50R is 340 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and GFX 50R record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GFX 50R: Full HD.

Are the EOS R1 and GFX 50R weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. GFX 50R: Yes.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and GFX 50R at $4,499. The GFX 50R is $1,800 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.