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-S20
Creator-friendly APS-C hybrid with vlog features and strong AF.
$1,299
Released May 2023
EOS R1 is 1.2 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X-S20
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
- BX-S20 has lower Weight (491 g vs 1115 g)
- 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-S20
128 × 85 × 65 mm
491 g (1.08 lb / 17.32 oz)
EOS R1 is 30mm wider, 64mm taller, and 22mm thicker than X-S20.
EOS R1 is 624 g heavier than X-S20.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 65mm X-S20
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
X-S20
128 × 85 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
X-S20
128 × 65 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X-S20
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-S20
✓ 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
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
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
X-S20
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 127.7, 85.1, 65.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90
Weight
491 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
- ✓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-S20
Pros
- ✓Vlog modes
- ✓IBIS
- ✓Compact
- ✓Good battery
Cons
- –26MP APS-C
- –Not flagship build
- –4K crop in some modes
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or X-S20?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for X-S20 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X-S20?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X-S20 is 26.1 MP, so the X-S20 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X-S20 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-S20 has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X-S20?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X-S20 reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X-S20?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and X-S20 weighs 491 g, so the X-S20 is 624 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X-S20 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X-S20: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and X-S20 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X-S20: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X-S20 at $1,299. The X-S20 is $5,000 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.