Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs X-H2vs Leica Q3
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Who should buy what
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-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Leica Q3 (2023)
- You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
- You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the x-h2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | X-H2 (2022) | Leica Q3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £1,399 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 40.2MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 660g body only | 743g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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