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Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1

Portability
57
Imaging
81
Features
89
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 C front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

Canon R5 C
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 770g - 142 x 101 x 111mm
  • Launched January 2022
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the R5 C (45MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the R5 C (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The R5 C was manufactured 7 years later than the Fujifilm X-T1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R5 C matches up against the Fujifilm X-T1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 C over the Fujifilm X-T1

 R5 C Fujifilm X-T1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2022April 2014Fresher by 95 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.20"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kCrisper screen (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Canon R5 C

 Fujifilm X-T1 R5 C 

Common features in the Canon R5 C and Fujifilm X-T1

 R5 C Fujifilm X-T1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 C comes with external measurements of 142mm x 101mm x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") having a weight of 770 grams (1.70 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T1 has dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Check the Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the R5 C compared to the Fujifilm X-T1.

Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R5 C and Fujifilm X-T1 is 57 and 79 respectively.

Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 C and Fujifilm X-T1.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 C featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon R5 C will show extra detail due to its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent R5 C will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5 C
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
88
focusing manually
MP count great (45 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 C Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography factors
72
screen can move to multiple angles
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 C Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count great (45MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
66
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 C Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography advice
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count great (45MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (320 CIPA)
63
environment proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
terrible battery (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 C Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.20 inch)
MP count great (45 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
not so great battery (320 shots)
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 C Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (8192 x 4320 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
33
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R5 C vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 C and Fujifilm X-T1
 Canon EOS R5 CFujifilm X-T1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R5 C Fujifilm X-T1
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2022-01-19 2014-04-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8192 x 5464 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1053 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 30 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.20" 3"
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD (RGBW)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM8192 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 540 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 810 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 260 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 410 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 160 Mbps, XF-AVC, MXF, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 225 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 170 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 135 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, XF-AVC, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 770g (1.70 pounds) 440g (0.97 pounds)
Physical dimensions 142 x 101 x 111mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 4.4") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 350 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress B and SD (UHS-II) slots SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $4,499 $1,300