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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Push to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Launched September 2018
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the R (30MP) and Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The R was revealed 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-T2 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the R grades against the Fujifilm X-T2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm X-T2

 R Fujifilm X-T2 
RevealedSeptember 2018July 2016Fresher by 27 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon R

 Fujifilm X-T2 R 

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm X-T2

 R Fujifilm X-T2 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen size

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R provides outside measurements of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T2 has measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the R against the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R and Fujifilm X-T2 is 62 and 76 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the R and Fujifilm X-T2.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon R will provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern R will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
86
focusing manually
MP count high (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (40,000)
lack of image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count high (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (370 per charge)
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography highlights
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count high (30MP)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
63
weather proofing
MP count good (24MP)
terrible battery (340 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography factors
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
MP count high (30MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (370 CIPA)
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
33
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS RFujifilm X-T2
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R Fujifilm X-T2
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-05 2016-07-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 30 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6720 x 4480 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 40000 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 5655 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 17 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 480 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 pounds) 507 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 89 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 2742 not tested
Other
Battery life 370 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-W126S
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Card slots Single Two
Price at launch $2,299 $1,600