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
Hasselblad
X1D-50c
First mirrorless medium format camera — 50MP CMOS in a stunningly compact Hasselblad body.
$8,995
Launch priceReleased Jun 2016
EOS R1 is 8.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X1D-50c
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 3,690,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- BX1D-50c has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 24.2 MP)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
X1D-50c
150 × 98 × 71 mm
725 g (1.60 lb / 25.57 oz)
EOS R1 is 8mm wider, 52mm taller, and 16mm thicker than X1D-50c.
EOS R1 is 195 g heavier than X1D-50c.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 71mm X1D-50c
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X1D-50c
150 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
X1D-50c
150 × 71 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X1D-50c
43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format
1441 mm² area
1.7× 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
X1D-50c: 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
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -2 EV — lower is better
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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 117 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Reasons to choose
X1D-50c
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 98, 71
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
50 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
725 g vs 920 g — lower 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
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 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
X1D-50c
Pros
- ✓First mirrorless MF
- ✓Iconic design
- ✓50MP medium format
- ✓XCD mount launch
Cons
- –Very slow AF
- –No IBIS
- –Superseded by X1D II
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R1 or X1D-50c?
EOS R1 scores 10.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for X1D-50c — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X1D-50c?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X1D-50c is 50 MP, so the X1D-50c captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X1D-50c have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X1D-50c has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X1D-50c?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X1D-50c reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X1D-50c?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X1D-50c weighs 725 g, so the X1D-50c is 195 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X1D-50c record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X1D-50c: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and X1D-50c weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X1D-50c: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the X1D-50c, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X1D-50c at $8,995. The EOS R1 is $2,696 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 Hasselblad press materials.