Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Fujifilm - X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1115 g | 557 g |
| AF points | 1053 | 425 |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 40 MP |
| Sensor size | Full Frame | APS-C |
Between the EOS R1 and X-T5, the EOS R1 comes out ahead in af points / sensor size, while the X-T5 wins on weight / megapixels. Overall, the EOS R1 scores 73.5 and the X-T5 scores 72 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (73.5 vs 72). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the EOS R1 if you care most about af points / sensor size. The biggest gaps in its favor are af points, sensor size. The single most decisive one: AF points — 147.76% more. 1053 vs 425.
Pick the X-T5 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, megapixels. The single most decisive one: Weight — 558.00 g less. 557 vs 1115.
Both ship with comparable max video, in-body stabilization, log profile, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Canon - EOS R1 or Fujifilm - X-T5?
Canon - EOS R1 leads the current Mars Score by 1.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare megapixels, sensor size, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Canon - EOS R1 if…
Canon - EOS R1 has the measurable edge on af points, sensor size.
Choose Fujifilm - X-T5 if…
Fujifilm - X-T5 has the measurable edge on weight g, megapixels.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Canon - EOS R1 wins
- ▲AF points — 147.76% more. 1053 vs 425.
- ▲Sensor size: Full Frame (vs APS-C).
Why Fujifilm - X-T5 wins
- ▲Weight — 558.00 g less. 557 vs 1115.
- ▲Megapixels — 66.67% more. 40 MP vs 24 MP.
Spec comparison
Sensor
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Fujifilm - X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor sizeⓘ | Full Framelead | APS-C |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 40 MPlead |
| Max ISO | 204800lead | 51200 |
Video
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Fujifilm - X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 6K | 6K |
| RAW video | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Autofocus
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Fujifilm - X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| AF pointsⓘ | 1053lead | 425 |
| Eye AFⓘ | true | true |
| In-body stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Body & Controls
| Spec | Canon - EOS R1 | Fujifilm - X-T5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1115 g | 557 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Dual card slotsⓘ | true | true |