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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

Launch price

Released Jul 2024

vs

Fujifilm

X-T4

Previous-gen APS-C flagship still popular for video and stills.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

EOS R1 is 4.4 years newer.

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Wins

10categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

3categories

X-T4

TravelSports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 5 categories·X-T4 wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 500 shots)
  • AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
  • 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

EOS R1X-T4
Resolution24.2 MP26.1 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,40012,800
Burst40 fps30 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8.5-stop6.5-stop
Weight920 g607 g
Battery1330 shots500 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R1 front view

EOS R1

158 × 150 × 87 mm

920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X-T4

135 × 93 × 64 mm

607 g (1.34 lb / 21.41 oz)

EOS R1 is 23mm wider, 57mm taller, and 24mm thicker than X-T4.

EOS R1 is 313 g heavier than X-T4.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 64mm X-T4

Back view, to scale

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

EOS R1 back view

EOS R1

158 × 150 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X-T4

135 × 93 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

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X-T4

135 × 64 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

X-T4

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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X-T4

✓ 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-T4
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
7.5Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Travel
6.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

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

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    1330 shots vs 500 shots — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X-T4

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.6, 92.8, 63.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II, SDXC V90

  • Weight

    607 g vs 920 g — lower is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    15 fps vs 12 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    26.1 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2

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-T4

Pros

  • IBIS
  • Dual slots
  • Film sims

Cons

  • Superseded by X-T5
  • 26MP vs 40MP new models
  • Older AF

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
X-T4
Resolution
24.2 MP
26.1 MP+8%
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R1
X-T4
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
X-Processor 4
EOS R1
X-T4
ISO min (native)
100−60 less
160
ISO max (native)
102,400+3 stops
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
51,200
EOS R1
X-T4
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for video, EOS R1 or X-T4?

EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X-T4 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X-T4?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X-T4 is 26.1 MP, so the X-T4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and X-T4 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X-T4 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X-T4?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X-T4 reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X-T4?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X-T4 weighs 607 g, so the X-T4 is 313 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and X-T4 record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X-T4: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R1 and X-T4 weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. X-T4: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 500 shots for the X-T4, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X-T4 at $1,699. The X-T4 is $4,600 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.