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EOS R1

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

vs

Fujifilm

X-T1

Original weather-sealed X-T body with a large EVF and analog control layout.

$1,299

Released Jan 2014

EOS R1 is 10.5 years newer.

Wins

10categories

EOS R1

Video & HybridSports & Action

Wins

1categories

X-T1

Travel

1 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 4 categories·X-T1 wins 1 categories
  • 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 8 fps)
  • AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
  • BX-T1 has lower Weight (440 g vs 1115 g)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1X-T1
Resolution24.2 MP16.3 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,4006,400
Burst40 fps8 fps
4K120 fps
IBIS8.5-stopNo
Weight1115 g440 g
Battery350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)

X-T1

129 × 90 × 47 mm

440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)

EOS R1 is 29mm wider, 60mm taller, and 41mm thicker than X-T1.

EOS R1 is 675 g heavier than X-T1.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 47mm X-T1

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

X-T1

129 × 90 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R1 top view

EOS R1

158 × 87 mm

X-T1

129 × 47 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

X-T1

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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X-T1

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

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

Use caseEOS R1X-T1
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
3.0Limited
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
4.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair

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 8 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…

  • EVF resolution

    9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-T1

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 129, 89.8, 46.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Weight

    440 g vs 1115 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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-T1

Pros

  • Classic X-T design
  • Weather sealed
  • Large EVF

Cons

  • 16MP sensor
  • No 4K
  • Old AF

Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
X-T1
Resolution
24.2 MP+48%
16.3 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R1
X-T1
AF system
Dual Pixel Intelligent AF with cross-type AF
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
10532.5× more
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
No
Subject recognition
People, Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses, Cars, Motorbikes, Aircraft, Trains
Human
EOS R1
X-T1
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps+50%
8 fps
Burst (electronic)
40 fps5× more
8 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
No
RAW buffer depth
8 frames
EOS R1
X-T1
Max resolution
6K RAW
Full HD
4K max frame rate
120 fps
Max video bit rate
36 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 2 / Canon Log 3 / HDR PQ
None
Codecs
RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S, H.265, H.264
H.264
EOS R1
X-T1
Weight
1115 g
440 g−675 g less
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
157.6 × 149.5 × 87.3 mm
129 × 89.8 × 46.7 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS R1 or X-T1?

EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X-T1 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X-T1?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X-T1 is 16.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and X-T1 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x-T1 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X-T1?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X-T1 reaches 8 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X-T1?

EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and X-T1 weighs 440 g, so the X-T1 is 675 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and X-T1 record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X-T1: Full HD.

Are the EOS R1 and X-T1 weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. X-T1: Yes.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X-T1 at $1,299. The X-T1 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.