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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

X-A1

First X-A entry body with a 16MP APS-C Bayer sensor and compact X-mount design.

$599

Released Sep 2013

EOS R1 is 10.8 years newer.

Wins

8categories

EOS R1

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

1categories

X-A1

1 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 4 categories·X-A1 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 6,400)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5.6 fps)
  • BX-A1 has lower Weight (330 g vs 1115 g)
  • AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1X-A1
Resolution24.2 MP16.3 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,4006,400
Burst40 fps5.6 fps
4K120 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight1115 g330 g
Battery350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)

X-A1

117 × 67 × 39 mm

330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)

EOS R1 is 41mm wider, 83mm taller, and 48mm thicker than X-A1.

EOS R1 is 785 g heavier than X-A1.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 39mm X-A1

Back view, to scale

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

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

X-A1

117 × 67 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

X-A1

117 × 39 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

X-A1

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 mm² area

2.3× 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

X-A1

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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 R1X-A1
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
4.5Fair
4.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited

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

  • ISO max (native)

    102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 5.6 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-A1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 116.9, 66.5, 39

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    330 g vs 1115 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 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

X-A1

Pros

  • Very affordable
  • Compact
  • X-mount lenses

Cons

  • No EVF
  • Very old AF
  • No 4K

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
X-A1
Resolution
24.2 MP+48%
16.3 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
APS-C Bayer CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R1
X-A1
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
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
Human
EOS R1
X-A1
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps2.1× more
5.6 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps7.1× more
5.6 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
10 frames
EOS R1
X-A1
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
X-A1
Weight
1115 g
330 g−785 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm
116.9 × 66.5 × 39 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
No

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS R1 or X-A1?

EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for X-A1 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X-A1?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X-A1 is 16.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and X-A1 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-A1 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X-A1?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X-A1 reaches 5.6 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X-A1?

EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and X-A1 weighs 330 g, so the X-A1 is 785 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and X-A1 record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X-A1: Full HD.

Are the EOS R1 and X-A1 weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. X-A1: No.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X-A1 at $599. The X-A1 is $5,700 less.

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

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.