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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
88
Overall
82
Canon EOS R front
 
Fujifilm X-T4 front
Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4 Key Specs

Canon R
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 40000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 98 x 84mm
  • Released September 2018
Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T5
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon R versus Fujifilm X-T4, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R (30MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) is fairly comparable but the R (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The R was announced 17 months prior to the Fujifilm X-T4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R grades against the Fujifilm X-T4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R over the Fujifilm X-T4

 R Fujifilm X-T4 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1620kClearer display (+480k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Canon R

 Fujifilm X-T4 R 
RevealedFebruary 2020September 2018More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Canon R and Fujifilm X-T4

 R Fujifilm X-T4 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R features outer dimensions of 136mm x 98mm x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T4 has dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R versus Fujifilm X-T4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the R against the Fujifilm X-T4.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R and Fujifilm X-T4 is 62 and 67 respectively.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4 top view buttons comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R and Fujifilm X-T4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon R will provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older R will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4 sensor size comparison

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography features
86
focusing manually
amazing megapixels (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography information
73
fully articulated screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (40,000)
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
more heavy than average in class (607 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography info
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing megapixels (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
85
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery power (500 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography factors
73
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
amazing megapixels (30MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (370 CIPA)
75
great battery power (500 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (607g)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography info
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
amazing megapixels (30 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (40,000)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (370 per charge)
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
great battery power (500 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging factors
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (607 grams)
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Canon R vs Fujifilm X-T4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R and Fujifilm X-T4
 Canon EOS RFujifilm X-T4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R Fujifilm X-T4
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-05 2020-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-Trans CMOS 4
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 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6720 x 4480 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 40000 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 5655 425
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 17 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,620 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.75x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per sec 15.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest 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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (with LP-E6N only) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lb) 607 gr (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 98 x 84mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.3") 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 500 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD card (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Two
Retail price $2,299 $1,700