Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm X-H1

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon 5D MII vs Fujifilm X-H1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the 5D MII (21MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) is fairly similar but the 5D MII (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The 5D MII was released 10 years prior to the Fujifilm X-H1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon 5D MII being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 5D MII matches up vs the Fujifilm X-H1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D Mark II & Fujifilm X-H1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 5D MII Gallery & Fujifilm X-H1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 5D MII features physical measurements of 152mm x 114mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-H1 has sizing of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 5D MII compared to the Fujifilm X-H1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the 5D MII and Fujifilm X-H1 is 56 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MII and Fujifilm X-H1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 5D MII due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-H1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older 5D MII is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.