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
X2D II 100C
Second-gen 100MP medium format flagship with faster AF, improved IBIS, and Hasselblad Natural Colour.
$8,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2025
X2D II 100C is 1.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X2D II 100C
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 117)
- BX2D II 100C has higher Resolution (100 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 520 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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
X2D II 100C
150 × 104 × 77 mm
895 g (1.97 lb / 31.57 oz)
EOS R1 is 8mm wider, 46mm taller, and 10mm thicker than X2D II 100C.
EOS R1 is 25 g heavier than X2D II 100C.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 77mm X2D II 100C
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
X2D II 100C
150 × 104 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
X2D II 100C
150 × 77 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
X2D II 100C
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
X2D II 100C: 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 117 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
X2D II 100C
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 150, 104, 77
Resolution
100 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Weight
895 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 12 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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
X2D II 100C
Pros
- ✓100MP medium format
- ✓7-stop IBIS
- ✓Faster AF than X2D
- ✓Stunning color science
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Large files
- –Not for action
Decided which one is right for you?
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Canon EOS R1
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R1 or X2D II 100C?
X2D II 100C scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for EOS R1 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X2D II 100C?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X2D II 100C is 100 MP, so the X2D II 100C captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X2D II 100C have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X2D II 100C has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X2D II 100C?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X2D II 100C reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X2D II 100C?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and X2D II 100C weighs 895 g, so the X2D II 100C is 25 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X2D II 100C record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X2D II 100C: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and X2D II 100C weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X2D II 100C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 520 shots for the X2D II 100C, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X2D II 100C at $8,499. The EOS R1 is $2,200 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.