EOS R7vs X-S20vs X-T5

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R7 Canon EOS R7 (2022) From £1399 Best for Wildlife, sports & action View EOS R7
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Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) From £849 Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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Fujifilm X-T5 Fujifilm X-T5 (2022) From £1499 Best for Portraits & landscape View X-T5

Which should you buy?

Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R7 (2022)

  • Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
  • Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
  • Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
  • Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount

X-S20 (2023)

  • You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
  • You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
  • You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs

X-T5 (2022)

  • You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
  • You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
  • You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls

Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the eos r7, x-t5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R7 (2022)X-S20 (2023)X-T5 (2022)
Price £1,399 £849 £1,499
Sensor 32.5MP APS-C CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Resolution 32.5MP 26.1MP 40.2MP
Video 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking
Stabilisation 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops 7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~770 shots (CIPA) ~750 shots (CIPA) ~740 shots (CIPA)
Weight 612g (body, battery, card) 491g body only 557g body only
Dimensions 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mount Fujifilm X-mount Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I slot Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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