Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
Fujifilm X-T5
40.2 MP APS-C · X-Processor 5 · 7-stop IBIS
Canon EOS R5 Mark II takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Canon EOS R5 Mark II lands at 95 and Fujifilm X-T5 at 91. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Canon EOS R5 Mark II if…
- ✓8K 60p RAW internal recording
- ✓Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- ✓Up to 30 fps electronic burst
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 testPhoto
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the photo sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on photo (96 vs 94).
Ergonomics
Fujifilm X-T5Compared on the ergonomics sub-score
Fujifilm X-T5 leads on ergonomics (94 vs 92).
Autofocus
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the autofocus sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on autofocus (98 vs 82).
Value for money
Fujifilm X-T5Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Fujifilm X-T5 more score per dollar ($1,699 vs $4,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Fujifilm X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 45 MP BSI stacked CMOS | 40.2 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
| Burst | 12 fps mechanical / 30 fps electronic | 20 fps electronic / 15 fps mechanical |
| Video | 8K 60p RAW · 4K 120p | 6.2K 30p, 4K 60p (1.23× crop) |
| AF | 5,850 user-selectable points, 100% coverage | 425-point hybrid phase + contrast |
| ISO | 100–51200 (exp. 50–102400) | 125–12800 (ext. 64–51200) |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS | 7-stop IBIS |
| Weight | — | 557 g |
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
- +8K 60p RAW internal recording
- +Next-gen AI subject detection (5,850 AF points, 100% coverage)
- +Up to 30 fps electronic burst
- −Price jumped from R5
- −Body heats in extended 8K recording
- −Battery life modest
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 R5 Mark II vs Fujifilm X-T5
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Fujifilm X-T5? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Canon EOS R5 Mark II worth the price? +
At $4,299, Canon EOS R5 Mark II delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in autofocus.
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 R5 Mark II 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 photo, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Fujifilm X-T5? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II — leads on photo (96 vs 94). Compared on the photo sub-score.
Which is better for ergonomics, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Fujifilm X-T5? +
Fujifilm X-T5 — leads on ergonomics (94 vs 92). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.