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Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro front
Portability
55
Imaging
45
Features
43
Overall
44

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Earlier Model is Canon T7i
Fujifilm S5 Pro
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2007
  • Superseded the Fujifilm S3 Pro
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Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T8i was manufactured 12 years after the Fujifilm S5 Pro which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the T8i scores vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Fujifilm S5 Pro

 T8i Fujifilm S5 Pro 
LaunchedFebruary 2020July 2007More modern by 154 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Canon T8i

 Fujifilm S5 Pro T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Fujifilm S5 Pro

 T8i Fujifilm S5 Pro 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i has outer measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro has dimensions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the T8i vs the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 67 and 55 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and Fujifilm S5 Pro.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon T8i to give greater detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern T8i should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S5 Pro Portrait photography factors
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
51
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
MP count low (6MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography details
Fujifilm S5 Pro Street photography details
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
54
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than average in class (920 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography information
Fujifilm S5 Pro Sports photography information
76
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery power (800 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
47
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography factors
Fujifilm S5 Pro Travel photography factors
80
great battery power (800 CIPA)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
47
lighter than average in class (920g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S5 Pro Landscape photography features
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (800 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
no image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging info
Fujifilm S5 Pro Vlogging info
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
does not have image stabilization
9
no video
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Canon T8i vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Fujifilm S5 Pro
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iFujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Also called as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Pro DSLR
Launched 2020-02-12 2007-07-05
Body design Compact SLR Large SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23 x 15.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 356.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4256 x 2848
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.5 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options - Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 920 gr (2.03 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 65
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 448
Other
Battery life 800 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $750 $548