EOS R1vs X-E4
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
Who should buy what
EOS R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | X-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Video | — |
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