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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Fujifilm GFX 50S II front
Portability
55
Imaging
88
Features
82
Overall
85

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Launched July 2020
Fujifilm GFX 50S II
(Full Review)
  • 51MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Revealed September 2021
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Canon R5 versus Fujifilm GFX 50S II, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R5 (45MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II (51MP) is relatively similar but the R5 (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 50S II (Medium format) boast different sensor measurements.

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The R5 was announced 14 months before the Fujifilm GFX 50S II which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the R5 grades vs the Fujifilm GFX 50S II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 R5 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 50S II over the Canon R5

 Fujifilm GFX 50S II R5 
RevealedSeptember 2021July 2020Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution2360k2100kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Common features in the Canon R5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II

 R5 Fujifilm GFX 50S II 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 offers outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II has dimensions of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs).

Check the Canon R5 versus Fujifilm GFX 50S II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the R5 against the Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II is 59 and 55 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The R5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S II will offer you greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged R5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Portrait photography factors
88
you can focus manually
great MP (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
92
you can focus manually
amazing resolution (51 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Street photography features
78
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
72
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
heavier than competition (900g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Sports photography factors
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
81
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
slow fps (3.0 frames per second)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography info
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Travel photography info
68
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
great MP (45 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
amazing resolution (51 megapixels)
heavier than competition (900g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (320 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
90
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (51MP)
sensor size is great (Medium format)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging advice
Fujifilm GFX 50S II Vlogging advice
79
selfie friendly display
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (8192 x 4320 resolution)
comes with external mic support
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (900 grams)
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Fujifilm GFX 50S II
 Canon EOS R5Fujifilm GFX 50S II
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R5 Fujifilm GFX 50S II
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2021-09-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Medium format
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 51MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 8256 x 6192
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1053 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm G
Number of lenses 17 14
Crop factor 1 0.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 3600s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/125s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738g (1.63 pounds) 900g (1.98 pounds)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots 440 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 2
Cost at launch $3,899 $3,999