Between the EOS R1 and X100VI, the EOS R1 comes out ahead in af points and sensor size, while the X100VI wins on weight and megapixels. Overall, the EOS R1 scores 46 and the X100VI scores 57.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The X100VI is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.7 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the EOS R1 if you care most about af points and sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are af points, sensor size.
Pick the X100VI if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, megapixels.
Both ship with comparable max video, in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the X100VI is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Canon - EOS R1 wins
- ▲AF points — 147.76% more. 1053 vs 425.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Why Fujifilm - X100VI wins
- ▲Weight — 594.00 g less. 521 vs 1115.
- ▲Megapixels — 66.67% more. 40 MP vs 24 MP.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 40 MPlead |
| Max ISO | 204800lead | 12800 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6K | 6K |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 425 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Fujifilm - X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1115 g | 521 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | truelead | false |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | truelead | false |
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