Canon R5 vs Fujifilm XF10

The Canon EOS R5 and the Fujifilm XF10 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in July 2020 and July 2018. The Canon R5 is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera, while the XF10 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (Canon R5) and an APS-C (XF10) sensor. The Canon has a resolution of 44.8 megapixels, whereas the Fujifilm provides 24 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications

Canon R5		Fujifilm XF10
Mirrorless system camera		Fixed lens compact camera
Canon RF mount lenses		28mm f/2.8-16
44.8 MP, Full Frame Sensor		24 MP, APS-C Sensor
8k/30p Video		4K/15p Video
ISO 100-51,200 (50 - 102,400)		ISO 200-12,800 (100 - 51,200)
Electronic viewfinder (5760k dots)		No viewfinder, LCD framing
3.2 LCD, 2100k dots		3.0 LCD, 1040k dots
Swivel touchscreen		Fixed touchscreen
10 shutter flaps per second		6 shutter flaps per second
In-body stabilization		no shake reduction
Weathersealed body		not weather sealed
320 shots per battery charge		330 shots per battery charge
138 x 98 x 88 mm, 738 g		113 x 64 x 41 mm, 279 g

Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Canon EOS R5 and the Fujifilm XF10? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

Body comparison

An illustration of the physical size and weight of the Canon R5 and the Fujifilm XF10 is provided in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three consecutive views from the front, the top, and the rear side are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The XF10 can be obtained in two different colors (black, gold), while the Canon R5 is only available in black.

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Fujifilm XF10 is considerably smaller (47 percent) than the Canon R5. It is worth mentioning in this context that the Canon R5 is splash and dust resistant, while the XF10 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the XF10 has a lens built in, whereas the Canon R5 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup.

Concerning battery life, the Canon R5 gets 320 shots out of its LP-E6NH battery, while the XF10 can take 330 images on a single charge of its NP-95 power pack. The battery packs of both cameras can be charged via USB, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

Body Specifications

		Camera Model	Camera Width	Camera Height	Camera Depth	Camera Weight	Battery Life	Weather Sealing	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
1.		Canon R5	138 mm	98 mm	88 mm	738 g	320	Y	Jul 2020	3,899
2.		Fujifilm XF10	113 mm	64 mm	41 mm	279 g	330	n	Jul 2018	499
3.		Canon R6	138 mm	98 mm	88 mm	680 g	360	Y	Jul 2020	2,499
4.		Canon M100	108 mm	67 mm	35 mm	302 g	295	n	Aug 2017	499
5.		Fujifilm X-A7	119 mm	68 mm	41 mm	320 g	440	n	Sep 2019	499
6.		Fujifilm X70	113 mm	64 mm	44 mm	340 g	330	n	Jan 2016	799
7.		Nikon Z7 II	134 mm	101 mm	70 mm	705 g	420	Y	Oct 2020	2,999
8.		Nikon Z7	134 mm	101 mm	67 mm	675 g	330	Y	Aug 2018	3,399
9.		Panasonic S1R	149 mm	110 mm	97 mm	1016 g	380	Y	Feb 2019	3,699
10.		Panasonic TZ95	112 mm	69 mm	42 mm	327 g	380	n	Feb 2019	449
11.		Panasonic TZ90	112 mm	67 mm	41 mm	322 g	380	n	Apr 2017	449
12.		Sony A7S III	127 mm	97 mm	81 mm	699 g	600	Y	Jul 2020	3,499
13.		Sony A9 II	129 mm	96 mm	76 mm	678 g	690	Y	Oct 2019	4,499
14.		Sony A7R IV	129 mm	96 mm	78 mm	665 g	670	Y	Jul 2019	3,499
15.		Sony A7R III	127 mm	96 mm	74 mm	650 g	650	Y	Oct 2017	3,199
16.		Sony A99 II	143 mm	104 mm	76 mm	849 g	490	Y	Sep 2016	3,199
17.		Sony A7R II	127 mm	96 mm	60 mm	625 g	290	Y	Jun 2015	3,199
Notes: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The XF10 was launched at a lower price than the Canon R5, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Moreover, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more control over depth-of-field in the image and, thus, the ability to better isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Canon R5 features a full frame sensor and the Fujifilm XF10 an APS-C sensor. The sensor area in the XF10 is 57 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

With 44.8MP, the Canon R5 offers a higher resolution than the XF10 (24MP), but the Canon R5 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 4.39μm versus 3.92μm for the XF10) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the Canon R5 is a somewhat more recent model (by 1 year and 11 months) than the XF10, and its sensor might have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.

The resolution advantage of the Canon R5 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the Canon R5 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 41 x 27.3 inches or 104 x 69.4 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 32.8 x 21.9 inches or 83.2 x 55.5 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 27.3 x 18.2 inches or 69.4 x 46.3 cm. The corresponding values for the Fujifilm XF10 are 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm for good quality, 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm for very good quality, and 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Canon EOS R5 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 51200, which can be extended to ISO 50-102400. The corresponding ISO settings for the Fujifilm XF10 are ISO 200 to ISO 12800, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-51200.

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.

Sensor Characteristics

		Camera Model	Sensor Class	Resolution (MP)	Horiz. Pixels	Vert. Pixels	Video Format	DXO Portrait	DXO Landscape	DXO Sports	DXO Overall
1.		Canon R5	Full Frame	44.8	8192	5464	8k/30p	25.3	14.6	3042	95
2.		Fujifilm XF10	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	4K/15p	..	..	..	..
3.		Canon R6	Full Frame	20.0	5472	3648	4k/60p	24.2	14.3	3394	90
4.		Canon M100	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	1080/60p	23.5	12.9	1272	78
5.		Fujifilm X-A7	APS-C	24.0	6000	4000	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
6.		Fujifilm X70	APS-C	16.0	4896	3264	1080/60p	..	..	..	..
7.		Nikon Z7 II	Full Frame	45.4	8256	5504	4K/60p	..	..	..	..
8.		Nikon Z7	Full Frame	45.4	8256	5504	4K/30p	26.3	14.6	2668	99
9.		Panasonic S1R	Full Frame	46.7	8368	5584	4K/60p	26.4	14.1	3525	100
10.		Panasonic TZ95	1/2.3	20.2	5184	3888	4K/30p	..	..	..	..
11.		Panasonic TZ90	1/2.3	20.2	5184	3888	4K/30p	19.1	10.6	106	36
12.		Sony A7S III	Full Frame	12.0	4240	2832	4K/120p	23.7	13.9	2520	86
13.		Sony A9 II	Full Frame	24.0	6000	4000	4K/30p	25.0	14.0	3434	93
14.		Sony A7R IV	Full Frame	60.2	9504	6336	4K/30p	26.0	14.8	3344	99
15.		Sony A7R III	Full Frame	42.2	7952	5304	4K/30p	26.0	14.7	3523	100
16.		Sony A99 II	Full Frame	42.2	7952	5304	4K/30p	25.4	13.4	2317	92
17.		Sony A7R II	Full Frame	42.2	7952	5304	4K/30p	26.0	13.9	3434	98

Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but can also record movies. Both cameras under consideration have a sensor with sufficiently fast read-out times for moving pictures, but the Canon R5 provides a higher video resolution than the XF10. It can shoot video footage at 8k/30p, while the Fujifilm is limited to 4K/15p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the Canon R5 has an electronic viewfinder (5760k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the XF10 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Canon R5 and Fujifilm XF10 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

Core Features

		Camera Model	Viewfinder (Type or 000 dots)	Control Panel (yes/no)	LCD Size (inch)	LCD Resolution (000 dots)	LCD Attach- ment	Touch Screen (yes/no)	Mech Shutter Speed	Shutter Flaps (1/sec)	Built-in Flash (yes/no)	Built-in Image Stab
1.		Canon R5	5760	Y	3.2	2100	swivel	Y	1/8000s	10.0	n	Y
2.		Fujifilm XF10	none	n	3.0	1040	fixed	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
3.		Canon R6	3690	n	3.0	1620	swivel	Y	1/8000s	12.0	n	Y
4.		Canon M100	none	n	3.0	1040	tilting	Y	1/4000s	6.1	Y	n
5.		Fujifilm X-A7	none	n	3.5	2760	swivel	Y	1/4000s	6.0	Y	n
6.		Fujifilm X70	optional	n	3.0	1040	tilting	Y	1/4000s	8.0	Y	n
7.		Nikon Z7 II	3690	Y	3.2	2100	tilting	Y	1/8000s	10.0	n	Y
8.		Nikon Z7	3690	Y	3.2	2100	tilting	Y	1/8000s	9.0	n	Y
9.		Panasonic S1R	5760	Y	3.2	2100	full-flex	Y	1/8000s	9.0	n	Y
10.		Panasonic TZ95	2330	n	3.0	1040	tilting	Y	1/2000s	10.0	Y	Y
11.		Panasonic TZ90	1166	n	3.0	1040	tilting	Y	1/2000s	10.0	Y	Y
12.		Sony A7S III	9440	n	3.0	1440	swivel	Y	1/8000s	10.0	n	Y
13.		Sony A9 II	3686	n	3.0	1440	tilting	Y	1/8000s	10.0	n	Y
14.		Sony A7R IV	5760	n	3.0	1440	tilting	Y	1/8000s	10.0	n	Y
15.		Sony A7R III	3686	n	3.0	1440	tilting	Y	1/8000s	10.0	n	Y
16.		Sony A99 II	2400	Y	3.0	1229	full-flex	n	1/8000s	12.0	n	Y
17.		Sony A7R II	2400	n	3.0	1229	tilting	n	1/8000s	5.0	n	Y

One feature that is present on the Canon R5, but is missing on the XF10 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, both cameras under consideration feature an electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Canon R5 and the Fujifilm XF10 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The Canon R5 writes its imaging data to CFexpress or SDXC cards, while the XF10 uses SDXC cards. The Canon R5 features dual card slots, which can be very useful in case a memory card fails. In contrast, the XF10 only has one slot. The Canon R5 supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the XF10 can use UHS-I cards (up to 104 MB/s).

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS R5 and Fujifilm XF10 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

Input-Output Connections

		Camera Model	Hotshoe Port	Internal Microphone	Internal Speaker	Microphone Port	Headphone Port	HDMI Port	USB Port	WiFi Support	NFC Support	Bluetooth Support
1.		Canon R5	Y	mono	mono	Y	Y	micro	3.2	Y	-	Y
2.		Fujifilm XF10	-	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
3.		Canon R6	Y	mono	mono	Y	Y	micro	3.2	Y	-	Y
4.		Canon M100	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	Y	Y
5.		Fujifilm X-A7	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	mini	2.0	Y	-	Y
6.		Fujifilm X70	Y	stereo	mono	Y	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	-
7.		Nikon Z7 II	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	3.2	Y	-	Y
8.		Nikon Z7	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	3.1	Y	-	Y
9.		Panasonic S1R	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	full	3.1	Y	-	Y
10.		Panasonic TZ95	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	Y
11.		Panasonic TZ90	-	stereo	mono	-	-	micro	2.0	Y	-	-
12.		Sony A7S III	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	full	3.2	Y	-	Y
13.		Sony A9 II	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	3.1	Y	Y	Y
14.		Sony A7R IV	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	3.1	Y	Y	Y
15.		Sony A7R III	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	3.1	Y	Y	Y
16.		Sony A99 II	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	2.0	Y	Y	Y
17.		Sony A7R II	Y	stereo	mono	Y	Y	micro	2.0	Y	Y	-

It is notable that the Canon R5 has a hotshoe, while the XF10 does not. This socket makes it possible to easily attach optional accessories, such as an external flash gun.

Both the Canon R5 and the XF10 are recent models that are part of the current product line-up. The XF10 replaced the earlier Fujifilm X70, while the Canon R5 does not have a direct predecessor. Further information on the two cameras (e.g. user guides, manuals), as well as related accessories, can be found on the official Canon and Fujifilm websites.

Review summary

So what conclusions can be drawn? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon R5 and the Fujifilm XF10? Which camera is better? Below is a summary of the relative strengths of each of the two contestants.

Advantages of the Canon EOS R5:

• More detail: Offers more megapixels (44.8 vs 24MP) with a 37% higher linear resolution.
• Better image quality: Features a larger and more technologically advanced imaging sensor.
• Richer colors: The sensor size advantage translates into images with better, more accurate colors.
• More dynamic range: Larger sensor captures a wider spectrum of light and dark details.
• Better low-light sensitivity: Larger sensor produces good images even in poorly lit environments.
• Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (8k/30p vs 4K/15p).
• Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
• Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
• Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
• Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.2" vs 3.0") for image review and settings control.
• More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (2100k vs 1040k dots).
• More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
• More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
• Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
• Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (10 vs 6 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
• More flexible: Accepts interchangeable lenses, so that lens characteristics can be altered.
• Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
• Sharper images: Has hand-shake reducing image stabilization built-in.
• Better lighting: Features a hotshoe and can thus hold and trigger an external flash gun.
• Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.2 vs 2.0).
• Greater peace of mind: Features a second card slot as a backup in case of memory card failure.
• Faster buffer clearing: Supports a more advanced SD data transfer standard (UHS-II vs UHS-I).
• More modern: Is somewhat more recent (announced 1 year and 11 months after the XF10).

Arguments in favor of the Fujifilm XF10:

• Ready to shoot: Has an integrated lens, whereas the Canon R5 necessitates an extra lens.
• More compact: Is smaller (113x64mm vs 138x98mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
• Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the Canon R5).
• Easier fill-in: Has a small integrated flash to brighten shadows of backlit subjects.
• More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
• More heavily discounted: Has been on the market for longer (launched in July 2018).

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the Canon R5 is the clear winner of the match-up (23 : 6 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera. A professional wildlife photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a family photog, and a person interested in architecture has distinct needs from a sports shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Canon R5 and the Fujifilm XF10 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera and Best Prime Lens Compact Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the Canon R5 or the XF10 perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is where reviews by experts come in. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

Expert Camera Reviews

		Camera   Model	AP   score	CL   score	DPR   score	EPZ   score	PB   score	Camera Launch	Launch Price (USD)	Street Price
1.		Canon R5	4.5/5	..	91/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jul 2020	3,899
2.		Fujifilm XF10	..	..	75/100	4/5	4.5/5	Jul 2018	499
3.		Canon R6	5/5	+ +	90/100	4.5/5	5/5	Jul 2020	2,499
4.		Canon M100	3/5	+	..	4/5	3.5/5	Aug 2017	499
5.		Fujifilm X-A7	3/5	..	81/100	4/5	3.5/5	Sep 2019	499
6.		Fujifilm X70	4.5/5	..	76/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Jan 2016	799
7.		Nikon Z7 II	4.5/5	..	..	4.5/5	4.5/5	Oct 2020	2,999
8.		Nikon Z7	5/5	+	89/100	4.5/5	5/5	Aug 2018	3,399
9.		Panasonic S1R	4.5/5	..	89/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Feb 2019	3,699
10.		Panasonic TZ95	..	+ +	..	4.5/5	..	Feb 2019	449
11.		Panasonic TZ90	..	+ +	..	4/5	4/5	Apr 2017	449
12.		Sony A7S III	..	+ +	91/100	4.5/5	5/5	Jul 2020	3,499
13.		Sony A9 II	..	..	90/100	5/5	5/5	Oct 2019	4,499
14.		Sony A7R IV	5/5	+	91/100	4.5/5	5/5	Jul 2019	3,499
15.		Sony A7R III	..	+ +	90/100	4.5/5	5/5	Oct 2017	3,199
16.		Sony A99 II	..	..	85/100	4.5/5	4.5/5	Sep 2016	3,199
17.		Sony A7R II	5/5	+ +	90/100	5/5	5/5	Jun 2015	3,199
Notes: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.

The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and rating-comparisons among cameras that span long time periods or concern very differently equipped models make little sense. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.

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Specifications: Canon R5 vs Fujifilm XF10

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

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