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
Hasselblad
X1D II 50C
50MP medium format mirrorless with iconic Hasselblad design.
$5,750
Released Jun 2019
EOS R1 is 5.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X1D II 50C
2 categories tied
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)
- BX1D II 50C has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
X1D II 50C
138 × 98 × 88 mm
720 g (1.59 lb / 25.40 oz)
EOS R1 is 1mm thinner than X1D II 50C but it is also 20mm wider and 52mm taller.
EOS R1 is 395 g heavier than X1D II 50C.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 88mm X1D II 50C
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
X1D II 50C
138 × 98 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
X1D II 50C
138 × 88 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X1D II 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 II 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 II 50C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
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
720 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓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 — Both support in-body stabilization
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 II 50C
Pros
- ✓Medium format look
- ✓Beautiful design
- ✓50MP
Cons
- –Slow AF
- –No IBIS
- –Expensive
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or X1D II 50C?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for X1D II 50C — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X1D II 50C?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X1D II 50C is 50 MP, so the X1D II 50C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X1D II 50C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x1D II 50C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X1D II 50C?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X1D II 50C reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X1D II 50C?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and X1D II 50C weighs 720 g, so the X1D II 50C is 395 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X1D II 50C record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X1D II 50C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and X1D II 50C weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X1D II 50C: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X1D II 50C at $5,750. The X1D II 50C is $549 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Hasselblad press materials.