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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

X-A2

Entry X-A camera with a 16MP APS-C Bayer sensor and selfie-oriented tilt screen.

$549

Launch price

Released Jan 2015

EOS R1 is 9.5 years newer.

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Wins

9categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

1categories

X-A2

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 4 categories·X-A2 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)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 410 shots)
  • BX-A2 has lower Weight (350 g vs 920 g)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1X-A2
Resolution24.2 MP16.3 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,4006,400
Burst40 fps5.6 fps
4K120 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight920 g350 g
Battery1330 shots410 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

X-A2

117 × 67 × 40 mm

350 g (0.77 lb / 12.35 oz)

EOS R1 is 41mm wider, 83mm taller, and 47mm thicker than X-A2.

EOS R1 is 570 g heavier than X-A2.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 40mm X-A2

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

X-A2

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

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X-A2

117 × 40 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

X-A2

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-A2

✓ 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-A2
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
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…

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    1330 shots vs 410 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-A2

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 116.9, 66.5, 40.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    350 g vs 920 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-A2

Pros

  • Affordable X-mount
  • Flip-up screen
  • Compact

Cons

  • No EVF
  • No 4K
  • Older sensor

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
X-A2
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-A2
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
EXR Processor II
EOS R1
X-A2
ISO min (native)
100−100 less
200
ISO max (native)
102,400+4 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
51,200
EOS R1
X-A2
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or X-A2?

EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for X-A2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X-A2?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X-A2 is 16.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and X-A2 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-A2 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X-A2?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X-A2 reaches 5.6 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X-A2?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X-A2 weighs 350 g, so the X-A2 is 570 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and X-A2 record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X-A2: Full HD.

Are the EOS R1 and X-A2 weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. X-A2: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 410 shots for the X-A2, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X-A2 at $549. The X-A2 is $5,750 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.