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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Fujifilm X-S20 front
Portability
72
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 8192 x 4320 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 738g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and X-S20 (26MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and X-S20 (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The R5 was released 3 years earlier than the X-S20 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the R5 grades against the X-S20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Fujifilm X-S20

 R5 X-S20 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1840kClearer screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Canon R5

 X-S20 R5 
IntroducedMay 2023July 2020More modern by 34 months

Common features in the Canon R5 and Fujifilm X-S20

 R5 X-S20 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon R5 has exterior dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-S20 has sizing of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the R5 against the X-S20.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R5 and X-S20 is 59 and 72 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The pic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R5 and X-S20.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R5 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 19 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged R5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S20
88
focusing manually
resolution is high (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography features
Fujifilm X-S20 Street photography features
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
heavier than others (491 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography info
Fujifilm X-S20 Sports photography info
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (45MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery pack (320 CIPA)
87
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery life (750 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography factors
68
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
resolution is high (45MP)
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
77
good battery life (750 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (26 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others (491 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-S20 as a Landscape photography camera
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (45MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (320 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (750 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
79
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (8192 x 4320 pxls)
includes external microphone port
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video res high (6240 x 4160 pxls)
includes external mic support
heavier than others (491 grams)
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Fujifilm X-S20
 Canon EOS R5Fujifilm X-S20
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R5 Fujifilm X-S20
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-09 2023-05-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 26MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1053 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 17 86
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.00 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,840k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 900s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180s
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) 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 6240x4160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 491g (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 750 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Dual One
Launch pricing $3,899 $1,299