Canon EOS R EOS R5 Black 2020

Canon EOS R EOS R5 Black 2020

Canon
91 Overall Score
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Fujifilm X-H X-H1

Fujifilm X-H X-H1

Fujifilm
86 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Canon EOS R EOS R5 Black 2020

72 out of 100 high confidence 354 reviews

The Canon EOS R5 is widely praised for its exceptional image quality, 45MP resolution, and advanced autofocus, making it a favorite among wildlife and professional photographers. However, a significant number of users report reliability issues, including frequent freezing, overheating, and occasional hardware failures, which have led to frustration and even switching brands. While many find it a worthy investment, the recurring problems and high repair costs temper overall enthusiasm.

Pros
  • Exceptional image quality
  • 45MP resolution for cropping
  • Advanced autofocus system
  • Effective in-body stabilization
  • Great for wildlife photography
Cons
  • Frequent freezing issues
  • Overheating in video mode
  • Hardware failures (shutter, sensor)
  • High repair costs
  • Battery drains quickly
👍 Image quality 45
👍 Autofocus 30
👎 Reliability 25
👎 Overheating 15
👎 Battery life 12
🤔 Value for money 20

Fujifilm X-H X-H1

88 out of 100 medium confidence 26 reviews

The Fujifilm X-H1 is highly praised for its build quality, IBIS, and image quality, with many users calling it a flagship upgrade over the X-T2. It is seen as a great value, especially when bundled with lenses like the 16-55mm or 8-16mm. Some users note a learning curve for those new to mirrorless, but overall satisfaction is very high. One negative review in Russian is unclear but appears to express dissatisfaction.

Pros
  • Excellent build quality
  • Effective IBIS
  • Great image quality
  • Good value for money
  • Compatible with Canon lenses via adapter
Cons
  • L bracket from X-T2 does not fit
  • Learning curve for DSLR users
  • Discontinued product
  • One unclear negative review
👍 Build quality 4
👍 Image stabilization 5
👍 Image quality 4
👍 Value for money 4
👍 Lens compatibility 2
👎 Learning curve 1

Scores

Youtube
Canon
99
Fujifilm
73
Beginner
Canon
98
Fujifilm
81
Video
Canon
98
Fujifilm
79
Wedding Events
Canon
95
Fujifilm
84
Photography
Canon
93
Fujifilm
90
Vlogging
Canon
93
Fujifilm
64
Sports Wildlife
Canon
90
Fujifilm
87
Product Photography
Canon
90
Fujifilm
85
Travel
Canon
88
Fujifilm
66
Streaming
Canon
84
Fujifilm
62

Specifications

Canon EOS R EOS R5Fujifilm X-H X-H1
Sensor
TypeCMOSX-Trans CMOS III
Sizefull-frameaps-c
Megapixels45 MP★24.299999237060547 MP
ISO Range100★200
ProcessorDIGIC XX-Processor Pro
Autofocus
AF Points
1,053
325
AF TypePhase Detection: 1053Phase Detection: 325
Eye AF✓✓
Animal AF✓✓
Subject Detection✓✓
Shooting
Burst (Mechanical)12 fps100 fps★
Burst (Electronic)20 fps★—
Max Shutter1/80001/32000
Electronic Shutter✓✓
Video
Max Resolution8K★4K
4K FPS120 fps★30 fps
1080p FPS60 fps120 fps★
10-bit✓★✗
Log Profile✓✓
RAW Video✓★✗
CodecH.264, H.265H.264, H.265
Display & EVF
Screen Size3.2"★3"
Touchscreen✓✓
Articulating✓✓
EVF Resolution5.8M dots★3.7M dots
Build
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.65 kg★1.00 kg
Battery Life320 shots★—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi✓✓
Bluetooth✓✓
USBUSB-C 3.1/3.2 Gen 2★—
HDMIMicro-HDMI—
Hot Shoe✓✓

Pros & Cons

Canon EOS R EOS R5 Black 2020

  • Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile

Fujifilm X-H X-H1

  • Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong burst (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong evf (94th percentile)94th %ile
  • Strong sensor (92nd percentile)92nd %ile

Verdict

★ Winner: Canon EOS R EOS R5

Scores 91 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 13 of 33 specs.

Canon EOS R EOS R5 Better at:

VideoTravelYoutubeBeginnerVloggingStreamingPhotographyWedding EventsSports WildlifeProduct Photography