EOS R5vs X-T50
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
View EOS R5
VS
Fujifilm
X-T50 (2024)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
View X-T50
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.
Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution — X-T50 (2024): The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
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-T50 (2024)
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
Quick take: The eos r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the x-t50 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-T50 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| 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) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 438g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | X-T50 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | — |
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