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-M1
Small entry X-mount body with a tilting screen and 16MP X-Trans sensor.
$699
Launch priceReleased Jun 2013
EOS R1 is 11.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X-M1
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 6,400)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 5.6 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 350 shots)
- BX-M1 has lower Weight (330 g vs 920 g)
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-M1
117 × 67 × 39 mm
330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
EOS R1 is 41mm wider, 83mm taller, and 48mm thicker than X-M1.
EOS R1 is 590 g heavier than X-M1.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 39mm X-M1
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-M1
117 × 67 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-M1
117 × 39 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X-M1
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 lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X-M1
✓ 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…
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 350 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X-M1
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 116.9, 66.5, 39
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
330 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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-M1
Pros
- ✓Very compact
- ✓Tilting LCD
- ✓X-Trans sensor
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –Old AF
- –No 4K
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 sports, EOS R1 or X-M1?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for X-M1 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X-M1?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X-M1 is 16.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X-M1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-M1 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X-M1?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X-M1 reaches 5.6 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X-M1?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X-M1 weighs 330 g, so the X-M1 is 590 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X-M1 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X-M1: Full HD.
Are the EOS R1 and X-M1 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X-M1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 350 shots for the X-M1, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X-M1 at $699. The X-M1 is $5,600 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.