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
GFX50S II
Affordable medium format entry with 51MP and IBIS.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2021
EOS R1 is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
GFX50S II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 2.2 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)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 455 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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GFX50S II
150 × 104 × 87 mm
900 g (1.98 lb / 31.75 oz)
EOS R1 is 8mm wider and 45mm taller than GFX50S II.
EOS R1 is 20 g heavier than GFX50S II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 87mm GFX50S II
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
GFX50S II
150 × 104 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
GFX50S II
150 × 87 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
GFX50S 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 lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
GFX50S 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
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 2.2 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…
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 3 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GFX50S II
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104.2, 87.2
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
Resolution
51.4 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
900 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓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
GFX50S II
Pros
- ✓Medium format under $4K
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Great color
Cons
- –Slower AF
- –Large body
- –Limited lens selection vs FF
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 GFX50S II?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GFX50S II — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and GFX50S II?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and GFX50S II is 51.4 MP, so the GFX50S II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and GFX50S II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GFX50S II has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the GFX50S II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. GFX50S II reaches 3 fps mechanical.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and GFX50S II?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and GFX50S II weighs 900 g, so the GFX50S II is 20 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and GFX50S II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GFX50S II: Full HD.
Are the EOS R1 and GFX50S II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. GFX50S II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 455 shots for the GFX50S II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and GFX50S II at $3,999. The GFX50S II is $2,300 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.