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
X-E5
Compact rangefinder-style X-mount body with 40MP X-Trans CMOS 5 HR, 7-stop IBIS, and 6.2K video.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jun 2025
X-E5 is 11 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X-E5
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 310 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- BX-E5 has lower Weight (445 g vs 920 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X-E5
125 × 73 × 39 mm
445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)
EOS R1 is 33mm wider, 77mm taller, and 48mm thicker than X-E5.
EOS R1 is 475 g heavier than X-E5.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 39mm X-E5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X-E5
125 × 73 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X-E5
125 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X-E5
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-E5
✓ 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
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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — 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-E5
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.9, 72.9, 39.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
Weight
445 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Internal RAW video — Both support internal raw video
- ✓In-body stabilization — Both support in-body stabilization
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-E5
Pros
- ✓40MP compact X body
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Classic rangefinder-style design
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Premium compact body
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 video, EOS R1 or X-E5?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X-E5 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X-E5?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X-E5 is 40.2 MP, so the X-E5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X-E5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-E5 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X-E5?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X-E5 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X-E5?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X-E5 weighs 445 g, so the X-E5 is 475 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X-E5 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X-E5: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and X-E5 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X-E5: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 310 shots for the X-E5, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X-E5 at $1,699. The X-E5 is $4,600 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.