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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T2 front
Portability
76
Imaging
66
Features
79
Overall
71

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Released July 2020
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T3
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Canon R5 versus Fujifilm X-T2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) use different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm X-T2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the R5 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 R5 Fujifilm X-T2 
LaunchedJuly 2020July 2016Newer by 49 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2100k1040kSharper screen (+1060k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Canon R5

 Fujifilm X-T2 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Fujifilm X-T2

 R5 Fujifilm X-T2 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen dimensions

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 comes with outer measurements 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-T2 has dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Canon R5 versus Fujifilm X-T2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the R5 against the Fujifilm X-T2.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R5 and Fujifilm X-T2 is 59 and 76 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R5 and Fujifilm X-T2.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The R5 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon R5 will result in extra detail having an extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer R5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R5 Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography advice
88
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
75
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
84
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography information
68
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (45 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (320 per charge)
63
weather sealing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (45MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (320 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R5
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video res high (8192 x 4320 pixels)
comes with mic jack
33
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Fujifilm X-T2
 Canon EOS R5Fujifilm X-T2
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R5 Fujifilm X-T2
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-07-09 2016-07-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic X X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 8192 x 5464 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 1053 325
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 17 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/8000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 14.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/250s
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) 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Highest video resolution 8192x4320 3840x2160
Video file 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 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 738 grams (1.63 lbs) 507 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II
Card slots 2 2
Retail pricing $3,899 $1,600