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
Fujifilm
X-A7
Stylish entry APS-C for vloggers with flip screen and simple operation.
$699
Released Oct 2019
EOS R1 is 4.8 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X-A7
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 6 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 30 fps)
- BX-A7 has lower Weight (320 g vs 1115 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
X-A7
119 × 68 × 41 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
EOS R1 is 39mm wider, 82mm taller, and 46mm thicker than X-A7.
EOS R1 is 795 g heavier than X-A7.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 41mm X-A7
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
X-A7
119 × 68 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
X-A7
119 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X-A7
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
2.3× 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
X-A7
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
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
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
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 12,800 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Reasons to choose
X-A7
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 119, 67.7, 41.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
320 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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-A7
Pros
- ✓Flip selfie screen
- ✓Light and stylish
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –No EVF
- –Entry sensor
- –Limited lenses needed
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or X-A7?
EOS R1 scores 8.5/10 versus 2.0/10 for X-A7 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X-A7?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and X-A7 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-A7 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X-A7?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X-A7 reaches 6 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X-A7?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and X-A7 weighs 320 g, so the X-A7 is 795 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X-A7 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X-A7: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R1 and X-A7 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X-A7: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X-A7 at $699. The X-A7 is $5,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.