Fujifilm X-T4 vs Canon EOS 5D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T4 and Canon EOS 5D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T4 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS 5D is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T4 were released 2020 and Canon EOS 5D was released 2005. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T4 2020
Canon EOS 5D 2005

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T4 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS 5D is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T4 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 5D has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T4 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Canon EOS 5D 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-T4 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 5D has 12,7 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T4 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Canon EOS 5D 12,7 MP
12719616 pixels
4368 x 2912

Fujifilm X-T4 has a 104 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 5D. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-T4 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 5D. Fujifilm X-T4 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Canon EOS 5D has 50 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T4 160-12800
Canon EOS 5D 50-3200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T4
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 5D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T4 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 5D can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T4 20
Canon EOS 5D 3

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-T4. Unfortunately Canon EOS 5D does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 5D weighs 895 gr (equal to 1.97 lb) which is 47% heavier than Fujifilm X-T4 and its 607 gr (or 1.34 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T4 607 gr
1.34 lb
Canon EOS 5D 895 gr
1.97 lb

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Canon EOS 5D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T4 and Canon EOS 5D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
Name Fujifilm X-T4 Canon EOS 5D
Manufacturer Fujifilm Canon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
Release Year 2020 2005
Release Date 2020-02-26 2005-08-22
MSRP 1699 USD 3299 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 4368 x 2912 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 12,7 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 DIGIC 2
Image
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
ISO Range 160 - 12800 50 - 3200
White Balance Presets 7 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 6.5 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 425 9
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
Articulated LCD Fully articulated Fixed
Screen size 3” 2,5”
Screen dots 1620000 230000
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT liquid-crystal color LCD
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.125× (0.75× 35mm equiv.) 0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
Frames per second 20 fps 3 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.265
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
HDMI Output Yes No
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Yes (N3 connector)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T4
Canon EOS 5D
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W235 lithium-ion battery & charger
Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 500 shots 400 shots
Width 135 mm 152 mm
Height 93 mm 113 mm
Depth 84 mm 75 mm
Weight 607 gram 895 gram