EOS R1vs X-H2S
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
VS
Fujifilm
X-H2S (2022)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Sports, wildlife & professional video
View X-H2S
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.
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
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-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
Quick take: The x-h2s has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-h2s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | X-H2S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | X-H2S |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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