Here’s our comparison between the Canon 5D IV and Fujifilm X-Pro2. The latter is a lot cheaper, smaller and uses a different sensor, so let’s see how it compares to a bigger DSLR.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
| Canon 5D IV | X-Pro2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels | 30.4 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Format | Full Frame | APS-C |
| Crop Factor | None | 1.5x |
| AA Filter | Yes | None |
| Image Resolution | 6720 x 4480 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Body Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF | Fujifilm X |
| ISO | 100 - 32,000 | 200 - 12,800 |
| Expanded ISO | 102,400 | 100 - 51,200 |
| AF Points | 61 | 273 AF Hybrid |
| Cross-type AF Points | 41 | 169 phase |
| Continuous Mode | 7fps | 8fps |
| LCD | 3.2" - Fixed | 3.0" - Fixed |
| LCD Resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1,620,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | No |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Top LCD Display | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | Hybrid (EVF/LCD) (2.36M) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 92% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 0.60x |
| Video Resolution | 4096x2160 (30/25/24p) | 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) |
| 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p | 1280x720 (60/50p) | |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Memory Card Type | CF + SD | SD + SD |
| Dual Card Slots | Yes | Yes |
| SD UHS Support | UHS-I & UDMA7 | UHS-II (only Slot 1) |
| Fastest Shutter Speed | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Slowest Shutter Speed | 30" | 30" |
| Bulb Mode | Yes | Yes |
| JPEG Buffer Size | Unlimited | 62 |
| RAW Buffer Size | 19 | 28 |
| Time Lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | No |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Startup Time | 0.5s | 1.1s |
| Built-in Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in GPS | Yes | No |
| Built- in NFC | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB Type | USB 3.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Environmentally Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 900 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery Included | Yes (LP-E6N) | Yes (NP-W126) |
| Weight | 31.4 oz (890g) | 17.5 oz (496g) |
| Size | 5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0" | 5.5 x 3.3 x 1.8" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2016 |
Canon 5D Mark IV Advantages:
- Sensor – 6 more megapixels
- FF vs APS-C – The 5D IV has a much bigger sensor and will therefore have less noise at higher ISO’s
- Higher Max ISO – One and a half stop higher native ISO, 1 stop higher expanded ISO as well as 50.
- LCD Size – 3.2″ vs 3.0″
- Touchscreen – The 5D IV allows you to tap the screen to select a focus point, as well as navigate through the menus etc.
- Top LCD Screen – Very useful for quickly checking out all of your settings, battery info etc.
- Viewfinder Coverage – 100% vs 92%
- 4K Video – Available in 30/25/24p but with 1.74x crop
- Headphone Jack – Good for monitoring audio quality
- JPEG Buffer – Unlimited vs 62
- Startup Time – The 5D IV turns on 2x faster
- Built-in GPS & NFC
- Battery Life – 550 shots longer battery life
The Canon 5D IV sports a bigger sensor with more megapixels and a higher ISO range. These are the two main reasons for the bigger price, but it’s also good to have a bigger battery life, faster startup time, touchscreen and 4K video. If you don’t absolutely need all of these features then it might be smarter to buy something cheaper and spend the rest on lenses
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Advantages:
- AA Filter – The X-Pro2 has no AA filter so you can expect slightly sharper images when printing big
- AF System – The X-Pro2 has a much better AF system than previous Fujifilm cameras, and it’s got 169 phase detection points. It won’t be faster than the 5D IV, but it’s got more points for you to choose from
- 8 vs 7fps – 1fps difference, not a lot but still enough for extremely fast subjects
- Focus Peaking – The Fuji X-Pro2 can highlight what’s in focus! Excellent when focusing manually, whether it’s video or photography
- UHS-II – It’s got much faster minimum writing speeds compared to UHS-I
- Fastest Shutter Speed – 1/32000 vs 1/8000
- Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs 1/200
- RAW Buffer – 28 vs 19
- Built-in Flash
- Weight & Size – The X-Pro2 weighs 500g less and is much more compact.
- Less Expensive – Body only, the X-Pro2 costs around $1800 less
The X-Pro2 is a great camera that you can use to shoot pretty much everything, but it excels at street photography and mostly shooting slower scenes. It’s small, compact and doesn’t get nearly as much attention as the big 5D IV. The 24MP sensor and auto focusing are incredibly well designed and worth the money.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.
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