Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs X-H2
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- Professional photographers who want 8K RAW and 45MP in one body
- R5 owners upgrading to faster AF, improved overheating, and neural network processing
- Wildlife and sports professionals who need high resolution and fast burst
- Hybrid shooters who demand the very best Canon has to offer
X-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | X-H2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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