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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon R5 Comparison

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Fujifilm X-T1

16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon R5 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Mirrorless cameras from Fujifilm and Canon. Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced to market in April 2014 and Canon R5 was launched in July 2020. As you can see, X-T1 is 6 years older than R5. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Fujifilm X-T1 has a 16.0MP APS-C sensor whereas Canon R5 has a 45.0MP Full frame sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-T1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-04-14
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 200 - 6400 ( expands to 100-51200)
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8 fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 440g. 129 x 90 x 47 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Canon R5 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2020-07-09
  • 45MP - Full frame CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Canon RF Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 5760k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 12.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 8K - 8192 x 4320 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 738g. 138 x 98 x 88 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body

Fujifilm X-T1 was replaced by Fujifilm X-T2. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Fujifilm X-T1
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Canon EOS R5

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-T1 over Canon EOS R5
Viewfinder Magnification
0.77x vs 0.76x Larger Viewfinder
Max Elect. Shutter
1/32000s vs 1/8000s faster electronic shutter
Battery Life
350 shots vs 320 shots 30 more frames with a single charge
Weight
440 g vs 738 g 298 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
23.04µm2 vs 19.30µm2 19% larger pixel area


Reasons to choose Canon EOS R5 over Fujifilm X-T1
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
45 MP vs 16 MP 181% more pixels
Max ISO
51.200 vs 6.400 700% higher Max ISO
LCD Screen Size
3.2" vs 3" 0.2 inches larger display
LCD Screen Resolution
2.100k dots vs 1.040k dots 101% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting
12.0fps vs 8.0fps 4 fps faster
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Viewfinder Resolution
5760k dot vs 2360k dot 144% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution
8192 x 4320 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD
Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Flash Sync Port
Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD
Yes vs No Rotate LCD for taking Selfies
Bluetooth
Yes vs No Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing
Yes vs No Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Storage Slot
2 vs 1 Extra storage slot
Animal Eye AF Tracking
Yes vs No Easily lock and track focus on animals
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Anti Flicker
Yes vs No Reduced uneven color and exposure under flickering light
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject

Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon EOS R5
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fully Articulated Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size
3" vs 3.2" Large display
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 2.100k dots High resolution screens
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-II vs UHS-II Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon EOS R5
Built-in Flash
No vs No Require external flash
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon R5: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X-T1 has external dimensions of 129 x 90 x 47 mm (5.08 x 3.54 x 1.84″) and weighs 440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz) (including batteries). Canon R5 has external dimensions of 138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.46″) and weighs 738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5. Fujifilm X-T1 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 41mm thinner than Canon R5.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon R5 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon R5 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon R5 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X-T1 is significantly lighter (298g ) than the Canon R5 which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Canon R5 has a Full frame sensor and Fujifilm X-T1 has a smaller APS-C sensor, Fujifilm X-T1's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Canon R5 lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Both X-T1 and R5 have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon R5's 3.2" LCD screen is slightly larger than Fujifilm X-T1's 3" screen.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon R5: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor. On the other hand, Canon R5 has a 45.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic X processor.

Canon R5's sensor provides 29MP more than Fujifilm X-T1's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the X-T1 and R5 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon R5 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 Cameras


As seen above, Canon R5 has a 2.3x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X-T1. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon R5 Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Fujifilm X-T1 has an advantage over Canon R5. There are 58 lenses for Fujifilm X-T1's Fujifilm X mount, on the other hand there are only 22 lenses for Canon R5's Canon RF lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Canon R5 has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. X-T1's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compnesate vibration up to 8.0-stops according to CIPA standards.
14 lenses for Fujifilm X mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm X-T1 Lenses # of Canon R5 Lenses
Standard Zoom 6 3 (3 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 14 3 (3 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 3 1 (1 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 18 2 (2 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 6 3 (3 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 5 7 (7 Full Frame)
SuperZoom 1 1 (1 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 1 n/a
Macro Prime 2 2 (2 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime 2 n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 58 22 (22 Full Frame)


Now let's compare some sample lenses from each mount with typical Focal ranges for Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 to see how these lenses compares:

Fast Standard Zoom Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
24 - 82.5mm 655gr 1095gr 106mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 24-70mm F2.8L IS USM
24 - 70mm 900gr 1638gr 126mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Lens Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
82.5 - 300mm 580gr 1020gr 118mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
70 - 200mm 1070gr 1808gr 146mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Normal Prime Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R
52.5mm 187gr 627gr 55mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM Lens Canon RF 50mm F1.2L USM
50mm 950gr 1688gr 108mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Wideangle Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Lens Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS
15 - 36mm 410gr 850gr 87mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 15-35mm F2.8L IS USM
15 - 35mm 840gr 1578gr 127mm Amazon B&H Photo
24-105mm f4 Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
24 - 120mm 440gr 880gr 89mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM Lens Canon RF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
24 - 105mm 700gr 1438gr 107mm Amazon B&H Photo
Super-Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6
150 - 600mm 1375gr 1815gr 211mm Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM Lens Canon RF 100-500mm F4.5-7.1L IS USM
100 - 500mm 1365gr 2103gr 208mm Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X-T1 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon R5 for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 45.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T1 for Street Photography

GOOD

Canon R5 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T1 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon R5 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Unknown Focus Points
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Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 12.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
5940 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Anti Flicker feature
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T1 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon R5 for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
440g
Body Thickness 47mm
Read the details
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Anti Flicker feature
Medium size Body
738g
Body Thickness 88mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T1 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Canon R5 for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Read the details
Large Full frame (36 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 45.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Canon R5: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X-T1 and Canon R5 scores compare:

Fujifilm X-T1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #69 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #176 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Canon R5
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #8 out of 88 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #9 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Canon R5 is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm X-T1 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm X-T1. Otherwise, Canon R5 is the better camera overall.

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Canon R5 vs Fujifilm X-T1 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X-T1 Canon EOS R5
Brand Fujifilm Canon
Announced 2014-04-14 2020-07-09
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Size APS-C Full frame
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 36 x 24 mm
Area 368.16mm2 864.00mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 45 megapixels
Max Resolution 4896 x 3264 8192 x 5464
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 51,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 51200 ISO 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 200 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 100 ISO 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points n/a 5940
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Canon RF
Number of Available Lenses 58 22
Screen
Type Tilting Fully Articulated
Size 3" 3.2"
Resolution 1,040k dots 2,100k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.77x 0.76x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Max Flash Sync 1/180s n/a
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 12.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 8192 x 4320
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 440g 738g
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm 138 x 98 x 88mm
Battery Life 350 shots 320 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 95
DxO Color Depth not tested 25.3
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 14.6
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 3042
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