Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 & Fujifilm X-T2. The full galleries are viewable at Canon R5 Gallery & Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Fujifilm X-T2
R5 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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Launched | July 2020 | ![]() | July 2016 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper 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 |
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Common features in the Canon R5 and Fujifilm X-T2
R5 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T2 Specifications
Canon EOS R5 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |
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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 |