EOS R5vs X-E4
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Professional Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R5 (2020)
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
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
Quick take: The eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the x-e4 is the most affordable; only the eos r5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | X-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £699 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | X-E4 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Video | — |
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