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
Insta360
X4
8K 360 action camera with dual 1/2-inch sensors, 72MP photos, 4K60 single-lens mode, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproofing.
$499
Released Apr 2024
EOS R1 is 3 months newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
X4
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BX4 has lower Weight (203 g vs 1115 g)
- BX4 has higher Resolution (72 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)
X4
46 × 124 × 38 mm
203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)
EOS R1 is 112mm wider, 26mm taller, and 50mm thicker than X4.
EOS R1 is 912 g heavier than X4.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 38mm X4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
X4
46 × 124 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
X4
46 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
X4: 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 points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher 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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
X4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 123.6, 37.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
203 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Resolution
72 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
X4
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓4K60 single-lens mode
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –8K runtime ~75 min
- –Larger than Ace Pro
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or X4?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X4 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and X4?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and X4 is 72 MP, so the X4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and X4 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while x4 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the X4?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. X4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and X4?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and X4 weighs 203 g, so the X4 is 912 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and X4 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. X4: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and X4 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. X4: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and X4 at $499. The X4 is $5,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Insta360 press materials.