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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
88
Overall
81
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm X-H1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Announced September 2018
Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-H2
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The R was unveiled 7 months after the Fujifilm X-H1 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the R matches up versus the Fujifilm X-H1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm X-H1

 R Fujifilm X-H1 
IntroducedSeptember 2018February 2018More modern by 7 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Canon R

 Fujifilm X-H1 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm X-H1

 R Fujifilm X-H1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R offers physical measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-H1 has measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the R compared to the Fujifilm X-H1.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R and Fujifilm X-H1 is 62 and 61 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and Fujifilm X-H1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R will produce greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern R will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography details
86
you can focus manually
resolution is amazing (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography highlights
73
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography advice
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
resolution is amazing (30MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (370 shots)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
bad battery life (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography features
Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography features
73
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
64
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery life (310 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
resolution is amazing (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery life (310 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-H1
73
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
does not have image stabilization
35
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-H1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm X-H1
 Canon EOS RFujifilm X-H1
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R Fujifilm X-H1
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-05 2018-02-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - X-Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 40000 12800
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5655 325
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 17 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 673 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 310 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail cost $2,299 $1,300