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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5

Portability
61
Imaging
73
Features
90
Overall
79
Canon EOS R6 front
 
Fujifilm X-T5 front
Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Key Specs

Canon R6
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Replacement is Canon R6 II
Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T4
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the R6 (20MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and the R6 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The R6 was manufactured 3 years prior to the Fujifilm X-T5 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the R6 matches up against the Fujifilm X-T5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R6 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 R6 Fujifilm X-T5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Canon R6

 Fujifilm X-T5 R6 
LaunchedNovember 2022July 2020More modern by 28 months
Screen resolution1840k1620kCrisper screen (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T5

 R6 Fujifilm X-T5 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R6 provides exterior measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T5 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the R6 and the Fujifilm X-T5.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and Fujifilm X-T5 is 61 and 70 respectively.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the R6 and Fujifilm X-T5.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R6 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T5 will offer more detail due to its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged R6 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5 sensor size comparison

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R6 Portrait photography information
Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography information
83
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
85
focusing manually
fantastic sensor resolution (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R6 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography advice
77
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
77
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than others (557g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R6 Sports photography features
Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography features
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (360 CIPA)
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (40MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (580 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon R6 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Travel photography camera
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
71
better than average battery (580 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
more heavy than others (557 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R6 Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography highlights
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
87
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (40 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (580 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R6 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging factors
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic jack
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (6240 x 4160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others (557g)
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Canon R6 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R6 and Fujifilm X-T5
 Canon EOS R6Fujifilm X-T5
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R6 Fujifilm X-T5
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-07-09 2022-11-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic X -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 7728 x 5152
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 6072 425
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 17 82
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/180000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) |1920x1080 (120p/​60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 6240x4160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 680 grams (1.50 pounds) 557 grams (1.23 pounds)
Dimensions 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 360 photographs 580 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6NH NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch price $2,499 $1,699