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 priceReleased Jul 2024
Fujifilm
X70
Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.
$699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
EOS R1 is 8.5 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X70
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
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 6,400)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 8 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 330 shots)
- BX70 has lower Weight (340 g vs 920 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X70
113 × 64 × 44 mm
340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)
EOS R1 is 45mm wider, 85mm taller, and 43mm thicker than X70.
EOS R1 is 580 g heavier than X70.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 44mm X70
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X70
113 × 64 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
X70
113 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X70
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 lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X70: 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
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…
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 330 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X70
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 112.5, 64.4, 44.4
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
340 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
X70
Pros
- ✓APS-C pocket compact
- ✓28mm-equivalent lens
- ✓Tilting touchscreen
Cons
- –No built-in EVF
- –No 4K
- –Discontinued
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or X70?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for X70 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X70?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X70 is 16.3 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X70 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X70 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X70?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X70 reaches 8 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X70?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X70 weighs 340 g, so the X70 is 580 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X70 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X70: Full HD.
Are the EOS R1 and X70 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X70: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 330 shots for the X70, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X70 at $699. The X70 is $5,600 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.