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-H2S
Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased May 2022
EOS R1 is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X-H2S
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 580 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 5,760,000)
- AEOS R1 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)
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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X-H2S
136 × 93 × 85 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
EOS R1 is 21mm wider, 57mm taller, and 3mm thicker than X-H2S.
EOS R1 is 260 g heavier than X-H2S.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 85mm X-H2S
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
X-H2S
136 × 93 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
X-H2S
136 × 85 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X-H2S
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
2.4× 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-H2S
✓ 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -7 EV — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X-H2S
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT
Weight
660 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
15 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better
Resolution
26.16 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
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 40 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
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-H2S
Pros
- ✓40fps burst
- ✓Stacked APS-C
- ✓6.2K video
- ✓Great AF
Cons
- –APS-C sensor
- –Complex menus
- –Crop for some modes
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 wildlife, EOS R1 or X-H2S?
X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R1 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X-H2S?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X-H2S?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X-H2S reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X-H2S?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the X-H2S is 260 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X-H2S record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and X-H2S weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X-H2S: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 580 shots for the X-H2S, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X-H2S at $2,499. The X-H2S is $3,800 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.