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 half
Premium vertical-first compact with 1-inch sensor, 32mm f/2.8 lens, 13 Film Simulations, 2-in-1 frame combine, OVF, and instax Link printing.
$850
Launch priceReleased Jun 2025
X half is 11 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X half
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- BX half has lower Weight (240 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF magnification (0.9 × vs 0.38 ×)
- AEOS R1 has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 200)
- AEOS R1 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
for scale
X half
106 × 64 × 46 mm
240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
EOS R1 is 52mm wider, 85mm taller, and 42mm thicker than X half.
EOS R1 is 680 g heavier than X half.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 46mm X half
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 half
106 × 64 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 half
106 × 46 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X half
13.3 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
117 mm² area
7.4× 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 half: mount data unavailable
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…
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
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
EVF magnification
0.9 × vs 0.38 × — higher is better
ISO min (native)
100 vs 200 — lower is better
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -7 EV — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X half
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Codecs
Adds H.264 (MOV/MP4)
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.8, 64.3, 45.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
240 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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 half
Pros
- ✓1-inch sensor + 32mm f/2.8
- ✓Vertical 3:4 default + 2-in-1 mode
- ✓13 Film Simulations + instax filters
- ✓Optical viewfinder + 2.4" touchscreen
- ✓880 frames per charge (CIPA)
Cons
- –Fixed 32mm lens only
- –JPEG only (no RAW)
- –Full HD video only (no 4K)
- –Premium price for compact
- –Niche half-frame workflow
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or X half?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 0.5/10 for X half — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X half?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X half is 17.7 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X half have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X half does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X half?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X half weighs 240 g, so the X half is 680 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X half record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X half: Full HD.
Are the EOS R1 and X half weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X half: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 880 shots for the X half, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X half at $850. The X half is $5,449 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.