Here’s our comparison between the Canon 5D IV and Fujifilm X-T20. 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-T20 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 325 AF Hybrid |
| Cross-type AF Points | 41 | 169 phase |
| Continuous Mode | 7fps | 8fps |
| LCD | 3.2" - Fixed | 3.0" - Articulating |
| LCD Resolution | 1,620,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Peaking | No | Yes |
| Top LCD Display | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical | EVF |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.71x | 0.93x |
| Video Resolution | 4096x2160 (30/25/24p) | 3840x2160 (30/25/24p) |
| 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p | 1920x1080 (60/50p) | |
| Microphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Memory Card Type | CF + SD | SD |
| Dual Card Slots | Yes | No |
| SD UHS Support | UHS-I & UDMA7 | UHS-I |
| 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 | 25 |
| Time Lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/180 |
| Startup Time | 0.5s | 1.0s |
| 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 | No |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 900 shots | 350 shots |
| Battery Included | Yes (LP-E6N) | Yes (NP-W126) |
| Weight | 31.4 oz (890g) | 13.5 oz (383g) |
| Size | 5.9 x 4.6 x 3.0" | 4.7 x 3.3 x 1.6" |
| Price | Amazon | Amazon |
| Release Date | 2016 | 2017 |
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″ and much higher resolution
- Top LCD Screen – Very useful for quickly checking out all of your settings, battery info etc.
- Headphone Jack – Good for monitoring audio quality
- Dual Memory Cards – You can use SD + CF cards
- JPEG Buffer – Unlimited vs 62
- Startup Time – The 5D IV turns on 2x faster
- Built-in GPS & NFC
- USB 3.0 vs 2.0 – Faster file transferring out of the camera
- 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, 2 memory card slots and a bigger LCD screen.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.
Fujifilm X-T20 Advantages:
- AF System – The XT-20 features newer AF systems with 169 phase detection points. The 5D IV will still perform better in most low light situations due to its 41 cross-type points, but both cameras are very good here. The X-T20 simply gives you more freedom to frame your subject
- 8 vs 7fps – 1fps difference, not a lot but still enough for extremely fast subjects
- LCD Screen – It’s fully articulated compared to the fixed one, so it’s better for shooting in awkward positions
- Focus Peaking – The Fuji X-T20 can highlight what’s in focus! Excellent when focusing manually, whether it’s video or photography
- Fastest Shutter Speed – 1/32000 vs 1/8000
- RAW Buffer – 25 vs 19
- Built-in Flash
- Weight & Size – The X-T20 weighs slightly over 600g less and is much more compact.
- Less Expensive – Body only, the X-T20 costs around $2600 less
The Fujifilm X-T20 is a lot smaller, lighter and cheaper. If you’re looking for something small to travel with and don’t like the 5D’s size, you’ll love most mirrorless cameras. The X-T20’s main advantages are also focus peaking, an articulating LCD screen and an AF system with a lot more points.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews here.
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