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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs X-T5
Quick take: The X-T5 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the X-T5 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T5 — Portraits & Landscape: Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Who should buy what
X-T5 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum APS-C resolution
- X-T4 owners who want 40MP and a more compact, stripped-back body
- Fujifilm shooters who prioritise stills quality over video features
- Photographers who want the best sensor in the X-mount system
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | X-T5Fujifilm · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729 | £1,499Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ~580 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card)Best | 557g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual SD slots (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
X-T5
Portrait
8.3/10
8.1/10
Street
6.9/10
6.7/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.8/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
6.5/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.5/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
8.1/10
Landscape
6.4/10
7.1/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
8.2/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.7/10
Food
8.0/10
7.2/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.1/10
Architecture
6.6/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
5.1/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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