Canon EOS R1
Stacked 24MP · 40fps · Pro sports
Fujifilm X-T5
40.2 MP APS-C · X-Processor 5 · 7-stop IBIS
Canon EOS R1 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R1 lands at 96 and Fujifilm X-T5 at 91. That puts Canon EOS R1 ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R1 if…
- ✓Eye-control AF returns and works
- ✓No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- ✓Built-in vertical grip
Pick Fujifilm X-T5 if…
- ✓40.2 MP APS-C with 7-stop IBIS
- ✓20 film simulations out-of-camera
- ✓Tactile SLR-style dials
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testErgonomics
Canon EOS R1Compared on the ergonomics sub-score
Canon EOS R1 leads on ergonomics (96 vs 94).
Video
Canon EOS R1Compared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R1 leads on video (96 vs 82).
Value for money
Fujifilm X-T5Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Fujifilm X-T5 more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $6,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R1 | Fujifilm X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 24.2 MP stacked CMOS | 40.2 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
| Burst | 40 fps electronic / 12 fps mechanical | 20 fps electronic / 15 fps mechanical |
| Video | 6K 60p RAW · 4K 120p | 6.2K 30p, 4K 60p (1.23× crop) |
| AF | Dual Pixel Intelligent AF + Eye-control | 425-point hybrid phase + contrast |
| Storage | Dual CFexpress B | — |
| Weight | 1115 g | ▲ 557 g |
| ISO | — | 125–12800 (ext. 64–51200) |
| Stabilization | — | 7-stop IBIS |
Canon EOS R1
- +Eye-control AF returns and works
- +No-blackout EVF at 40fps
- +Built-in vertical grip
- −Resolution conservative at 24 MP
- −Heavy at 1115g
- −Pro-only price
Fujifilm X-T5
- +40.2 MP APS-C with 7-stop IBIS
- +20 film simulations out-of-camera
- +Tactile SLR-style dials
- −Video less polished than X-H2S
- −AF still trails Sony for sports
- −40 MP demands good glass
FAQ: Canon EOS R1 vs Fujifilm X-T5
Which is better, Canon EOS R1 or Fujifilm X-T5? +
Canon EOS R1 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R1 worth the price? +
At $6,299, Canon EOS R1 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in af.
Is Fujifilm X-T5 worth the price? +
At $1,699, Fujifilm X-T5 delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in photo.
Does Canon EOS R1 or Fujifilm X-T5 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for ergonomics, Canon EOS R1 or Fujifilm X-T5? +
Canon EOS R1 — leads on ergonomics (96 vs 94). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.
Which is better for video, Canon EOS R1 or Fujifilm X-T5? +
Canon EOS R1 — leads on video (96 vs 82). Compared on the video sub-score.