Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit
medium format · 2021
Canon EOS R1
Stacked 24MP · 40fps · Pro sports
Canon EOS R1 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit lands at 93 and Canon EOS R1 at 96. That puts Canon EOS R1 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit if…
- ✓Current-gen AF system
- ✓Proven lens ecosystem
- ✓Strong video + stills balance
Pick Canon EOS R1 if…
- ✓Eye-control AF returns and works
- ✓No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- ✓Built-in vertical grip
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testVideo
Canon EOS R1Compared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R1 leads on video (96 vs 89).
Ergonomics
Canon EOS R1Compared on the ergonomics sub-score
Canon EOS R1 leads on ergonomics (96 vs 86).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit | Canon EOS R1 |
|---|---|---|
| Format | medium format | — |
| Release year | 2021 | — |
| Sensor | — | 24.2 MP stacked CMOS |
| Mount | — | Canon RF |
| Burst | — | 40 fps electronic / 12 fps mechanical |
| Video | — | 6K 60p RAW · 4K 120p |
| AF | — | Dual Pixel Intelligent AF + Eye-control |
| Storage | — | Dual CFexpress B |
| Weight | — | 1115 g |
Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit
- +Current-gen AF system
- +Proven lens ecosystem
- +Strong video + stills balance
- −Body price excludes lens
- −Heavy for travel (flagship)
- −Learning curve on menus
Canon EOS R1
- +Eye-control AF returns and works
- +No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- +Built-in vertical grip
- −Resolution conservative at 24 MP
- −Heavy at 1115g
- −Pro-only price
FAQ: Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit vs Canon EOS R1
Which is better, Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit worth the price? +
At $6,149, Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in photo.
Is Canon EOS R1 worth the price? +
At $6,299, Canon EOS R1 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in af.
Does Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit or Canon EOS R1 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for video, Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 — leads on video (96 vs 89). Compared on the video sub-score.
Which is better for ergonomics, Fujifilm GFX 100S · with dual-battery kit or Canon EOS R1? +
Canon EOS R1 — leads on ergonomics (96 vs 86). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.