EOS R5vs X-H2S
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
From £2499
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
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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.
Sports, Wildlife & Professional Video — X-H2S (2022): The fastest Fujifilm ever made — 40fps, 4K/120p, and subject-detection AF that redefines what APS-C can do for action photography.
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-H2S (2022)
- Sports and wildlife photographers who want mirrorless AF performance without full-frame prices
- Fujifilm videographers who need 4K/120p and internal ProRes in a compact body
- X-T5 owners who prioritise speed and video over resolution
- Professionals who need weather sealing down to -10°C and deep-grip ergonomics for heavy lenses
Quick take: The eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | X-H2S (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p — Apple ProRes internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Phase-detect, subject detection (human, animal, vehicle, aircraft, bird) |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | 7-stop IBIS — best in the X-mount system |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 40fps electronic, 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.8× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C (10Gbps), 3.5mm mic, HDMI full-size, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | X-H2S |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — |
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