Canon R5 vs FujiFilm S2950

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon R5 and FujiFilm S2950, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and S2950 (14MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and S2950 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The R5 was released 9 years after the S2950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the FujiFilm S2950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R5 scores versus the S2950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R5 & FujiFilm FinePix S2950. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R5 Gallery & FujiFilm S2950 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 has exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the FujiFilm S2950 has measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the R5 compared to the S2950.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and S2950 is 59 and 76 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and S2950.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon R5 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer R5 will have an edge in sensor tech.