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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Portability
59
Imaging
79
Features
90
Overall
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Canon EOS R5 front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Announced July 2020
Fujifilm F550 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Canon R5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor size.

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The R5 was announced 9 years later than the Fujifilm F550 EXR and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the R5 grades vs the Fujifilm F550 EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Fujifilm F550 EXR

 R5 Fujifilm F550 EXR 
AnnouncedJuly 2020July 2011Fresher by 110 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F550 EXR over the Canon R5

 Fujifilm F550 EXR R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR

 R5 Fujifilm F550 EXR 

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm F550 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the R5 versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 59 and 91 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The R5 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Canon R5 will show greater detail with its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent R5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm F550 EXR Portrait photography features
87
you can focus manually
resolution is great (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
39
good MP (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon R5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
69
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm F550 EXR as a Sports photography camera
83
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
low battery power (320 shots)
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon R5
Travel photography with Fujifilm F550 EXR
67
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is great (45MP)
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (320 per charge)
69
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (360mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm F550 EXR Landscape photography information
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
low battery power (320 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
saves RAW files
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Fujifilm F550 EXR
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (8192 x 4320 resolution)
comes with mic port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm F550 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Fujifilm F550 EXR
 Canon EOS R5Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R5 Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2020-07-09 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X EXR
Sensor type CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1053 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 17 -
Crop factor 1 5.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192x4320 (30p/​24/​23.98p) 7680x4320 (30p/​23.98p) |4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) |3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVI MPEG4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 grams (1.63 lbs) 215 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 158
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at launch $3,899 $450