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-M5
Tiny creator-focused X-mount camera with a 26MP X-Trans sensor, X-Processor 5, 6.2K video, and vlog controls.
$799
Released Oct 2024
X-M5 is 3 months newer.
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EOS R1
Wins
X-M5
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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)
- BX-M5 has lower Weight (355 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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-M5
112 × 67 × 38 mm
355 g (0.78 lb / 12.52 oz)
EOS R1 is 46mm wider, 83mm taller, and 49mm thicker than X-M5.
EOS R1 is 760 g heavier than X-M5.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 38mm X-M5
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
X-M5
112 × 67 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
X-M5
112 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X-M5
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-M5
✓ 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 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AF points / zones
1053 vs 425 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
X-M5
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 111.9, 66.6, 38
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
355 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
26.1 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
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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-M5
Pros
- ✓Very small X-mount body
- ✓6.2K open-gate video
- ✓Creator microphone modes
- ✓Affordable entry into Fujifilm X
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –No IBIS
- –Single card slot
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or X-M5?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-M5 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X-M5?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X-M5 is 26.1 MP, so the X-M5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X-M5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-M5 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X-M5?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X-M5 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X-M5?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and X-M5 weighs 355 g, so the X-M5 is 760 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X-M5 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X-M5: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and X-M5 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X-M5: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X-M5 at $799. The X-M5 is $5,500 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.