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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Fujifilm X-T5 front
Portability
70
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Released February 2023
Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Released November 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T4
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T5, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T5 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The R8 was announced 4 months later than the Fujifilm X-T5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the R8 grades vs the Fujifilm X-T5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 R8 Fujifilm X-T5 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Canon R8

 Fujifilm X-T5 R8 
Display resolution1840k1620kClearer display (+220k dot)

Common features in the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T5

 R8 Fujifilm X-T5 
ReleasedFebruary 2023November 2022Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display size3.00"3.00"Same display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-T5 has measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R8 versus the Fujifilm X-T5.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and Fujifilm X-T5 is 71 and 70 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and Fujifilm X-T5.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R8 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-T5 will produce more detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Portrait photography camera
87
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
86
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography information
78
fully articulated screen
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
environment proofing
more heavy than average in class (557g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (290 shots)
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (580 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography information
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery (290 per charge)
71
great battery life (580 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (40 megapixels)
more heavy than average in class (557g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-T5 Landscape photography advice
78
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery (290 per charge)
87
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (580 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R8
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic jack
no image stabilization
35
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (557g)
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T5
 Canon EOS R8Fujifilm X-T5
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-T5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2022-11-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 24 megapixels 40 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7728 x 5152
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1053 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 37 82
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/180000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 461g (1.02 pounds) 557g (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 580 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 Dual
Launch price $1,499 $1,699