Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs X-E4vs OM-5

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-E4 (2021) From £699 Best for Compact street & travel photography View X-E4
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OM System OM-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) From £899 Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5

Which should you buy?

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.

Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

X-E4 (2021)

  • Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
  • Travel photographers packing minimally
  • Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
  • Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body

OM-5 (2022)

  • You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
  • You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
  • You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies

Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, om-5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)X-E4 (2021)OM-5 (2022)
Price £4,299 £699 £899
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 45.0MP 26.1MP 20.4MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) ~460 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 364g (body only) 414g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Fujifilm X-mount Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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