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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

X100

The original fixed-lens premium compact that launched the X100 line and Fujifilm's modern revival.

$1,199

Launch price

Released Feb 2011

EOS R1 is 13.4 years newer.

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Wins

9categories

EOS R1

Sports & ActionVideo & Hybrid

Wins

1categories

X100

VloggingSports & Action

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R1 wins 4 categories·X100 wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
  • AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
  • AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
  • BX100 has lower Weight (445 g vs 920 g)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R1X100
Resolution24.2 MP12.3 MP
SensorFull FrameAPS-C
ISO max102,40025,600
Burst40 fps15 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBIS8.5-stop6-stop
Weight920 g445 g
Battery1330 shots640 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

X100

127 × 74 × 54 mm

445 g (0.98 lb / 15.70 oz)

EOS R1 is 31mm wider, 75mm taller, and 33mm thicker than X100.

EOS R1 is 475 g heavier than X100.

Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 54mm X100

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

X100

127 × 74 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

X100

127 × 54 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R1

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

X100

23.6 × 15.8 mm · APS-C

373 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

X100: mount data unavailable

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 R1X100
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Video & Hybrid
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.0Good
Landscape
7.0Good✓ wins
2.0Limited
Travel
6.5Good
6.5Good
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ 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 25,600 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

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

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 126.5, 74.4, 53.9

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Weight

    445 g vs 920 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release

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

X100

Pros

  • Historic X100 origin
  • Hybrid viewfinder debut
  • Classic design
  • APS-C in compact

Cons

  • 12MP very dated
  • Slow AF
  • No 4K

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R1
X100
Resolution
24.2 MP+97%
12.3 MP
Sensor type
Full Frame BSI Stacked CMOS
APS-C CMOS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
23.6 × 15.8 mm
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R1
X100
Processor
DIGIC Accelerator + DIGIC X
X-Processor 5
EOS R1
X100
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
102,400+2 stops
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
409,600
102,400
EOS R1
X100
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/64000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, EOS R1 or X100?

EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for X100 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X100?

EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X100 is 12.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R1 and X100 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X100 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X100?

EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X100 reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X100?

EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X100 weighs 445 g, so the X100 is 475 g lighter.

Do the EOS R1 and X100 record 4K video?

EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X100: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R1 and X100 weather sealed?

EOS R1: Yes. X100: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the X100, giving the EOS R1 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X100 at $1,199. The X100 is $5,100 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.