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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
59
Imaging
80
Features
90
Overall
84
Canon EOS R5 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Canon R5
(Full Review)
  • 45MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Revealed July 2020
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the R5 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The R5 was unveiled 3 years after the Fujifilm X-T20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the R5 scores versus the Fujifilm X-T20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R5 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 R5 Fujifilm X-T20 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2017More modern by 43 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kSharper display (+1180k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Canon R5

 Fujifilm X-T20 R5 

Common features in the Canon R5 and Fujifilm X-T20

 R5 Fujifilm X-T20 
Focus manually More exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R5 comes with exterior 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-T20 has dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Look at the Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the R5 versus the Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R5 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 59 and 83 respectively.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R5 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R5 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon R5 will offer you more detail having an extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher R5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R5
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
88
has manual focus
great megapixels (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R5 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
78
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R5 Sports photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography highlights
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery (320 per charge)
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R5 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography highlights
68
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great megapixels (45 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
low battery (320 per charge)
76
offers touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R5 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (45 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery (320 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R5 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (8192 x 4320 pxls)
includes microphone jack
36
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R5 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Canon EOS R5Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R5 Fujifilm X-T20
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-09 2017-01-18
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 measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 45MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8192 x 5464 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 1053 325
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 17 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per sec 14.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
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) 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
Microphone 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 738g (1.63 lb) 383g (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
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
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6NH NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress and SD (UHS-II) slots SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual One
Cost at launch $3,899 $900