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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
59
Imaging
81
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Released July 2020
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon R5 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.

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The R5 was announced 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the R5 scores against the Fujifilm X-T1 IR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 R5 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
RevealedJuly 2020August 2015Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR R5 

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

 R5 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 has got outer measurements 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 X-T1 IR has measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R5 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the R5 and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 59 and 79 respectively.

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

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The R5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon R5 will produce greater detail with its extra 29 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer R5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography highlights
88
has manual focus
resolution is amazing (45MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
76
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography advice
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography factors
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (320 shots)
65
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography factors
68
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is amazing (45 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
63
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
low battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography info
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (45MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (320 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
71
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging features
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging features
79
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
good video quality (8192 x 4320 pxls)
comes with microphone support
33
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon EOS R5Fujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R5 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2015-08-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 45 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8192 x 5464 4896 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 17 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
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
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Maximum video resolution 8192x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 738 gr (1.63 lbs) 440 gr (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
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 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $3,899 $1,299