Canon EOS R5 Mark II
45 MP stacked · 8K60 RAW · AI detection
Fujifilm X100VI
40 MP · Fixed 23 mm f/2 · 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 X100VI at 92. That puts Canon EOS R5 Mark II ahead by 3 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 X100VI if…
- ✓Viral for a reason — gorgeous JPEGs out of camera
- ✓Compact with IBIS
- ✓Hybrid OVF/EVF
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 X100VICompared on the ergonomics sub-score
Fujifilm X100VI leads on ergonomics (96 vs 92).
Video
Canon EOS R5 Mark IICompared on the video sub-score
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads on video (96 vs 84).
Value for money
Fujifilm X100VISpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Fujifilm X100VI more score per dollar ($1,599 vs $4,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | Fujifilm X100VI |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 45 MP BSI stacked CMOS | 40 MP X-Trans 5 HR APS-C |
| Mount | Canon RF | — |
| Burst | 12 fps mechanical / 30 fps electronic | — |
| Video | 8K 60p RAW · 4K 120p | — |
| AF | 5,850 user-selectable points, 100% coverage | — |
| ISO | 100–51200 (exp. 50–102400) | — |
| Stabilization | 5-axis IBIS | 6-stop IBIS |
| Lens | — | Fixed 23 mm f/2 (35 mm equiv) |
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 X100VI
- +Viral for a reason — gorgeous JPEGs out of camera
- +Compact with IBIS
- +Hybrid OVF/EVF
- −Fixed lens (not for everyone)
- −Severe supply issues
- −AF still behind Sony
FAQ: Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Fujifilm X100VI
Which is better, Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Fujifilm X100VI? +
Canon EOS R5 Mark II scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 X100VI worth the price? +
At $1,599, Fujifilm X100VI delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in ergonomics.
Does Canon EOS R5 Mark II or Fujifilm X100VI 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 X100VI? +
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 X100VI? +
Fujifilm X100VI — leads on ergonomics (96 vs 92). Compared on the ergonomics sub-score.