Canon EOS 5DS vs Fujifilm X-H1

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS 5DS and the Fujifilm X-H1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS 5DS was introduced in February 2015 and Fujifilm X-H1 was introduced in February 2018. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS 5DS Highlights

      • 50.6 MP Full Frame CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 61 Focus Points (61 Cross-type)
      • 3.2" 1,040k dot Fixed Screen
      • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
      • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Fujifilm X-H1 Highlights

      • 24.3 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 325 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.5" 3,690k dot Electronic Viewfinder
      • 14.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 4096 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS 5DS and Fujifilm X-H1.

      PROS

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      •   Video Capture
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50.6 Megapixel
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 87
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      •   Price
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   Price
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Weight - 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS 5DS

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS 5DS over Fujifilm X-H1.

      Canon EOS 5DS vs Fujifilm X-H1
      Larger Sensor Full Frame vs APS-C
      Higher Sensor Resolution 50.6 Megapixel vs 24.3 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Max Image Resolution 8688 x 5792 vs 6000 x 4000
      Larger Screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
      Partial Metering vs
      Dust Proof vs
      Longer Battery Life 700 shots vs 310 shots

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X-H1

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-H1 over Canon EOS 5DS.

      Canon EOS 5DS vs Fujifilm X-H1
      Cheaper $3699/£2999/€3999 (body only) vs $1899 (body only)
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      Higher Boosted ISO 12,800 vs 51,200
      More Focus Points 61 vs 325
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.71x vs 0.75x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 5.0 fps vs 14.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/250 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 4096 x 2160
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Lighter 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) vs 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS 5DS Fujifilm X-H1
        Video Capture
        Many Focus Points61325
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
        High USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
        HDMI Output Mini Micro
        Environmental Sealing
        Many Storage Slots22
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS 5DS Fujifilm X-H1
        Low Video Recording Limit30 min30 min
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS 5DS has a 3.2" Fixed screen with 1,040k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-H1 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 1,040k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Fujifilm X-H1 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fujifilm X-H1 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Fujifilm X-H1) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Fujifilm X-H1 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 5DS has a built-in Optical (pentaprism) viewfinderFujifilm X-H1 has a built-in 0.5" Electronic viewfinder with 3,690k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 5DS features a 50.6 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor with dimensions of 36 x 24 mm and a total area of 864 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-H1 features a 24.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS 5DS is equipped with Dual DIGIC 6 processor and can take pictures up to 8688 x 5792 resolution. Fujifilm X-H1 is equipped with X-Processor Pro processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS 5DS has Canon EF lens mount and Fujifilm X-H1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to Full Frame sensor in Canon EOS 5DS its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length. Due to APS-C sensor in Fujifilm X-H1 its crop factor is equal to 1.5x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Fujifilm X-H1

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-H1. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Fujifilm X-H1

      Fujifilm X-H1 has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 5 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Fujifilm X-H1

      Fujifilm X-H1 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth on Fujifilm X-H1

      Fujifilm X-H1 has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS 5DS has a Mini HDMI and Fujifilm X-H1 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS 5DS comes with LP-E6 battery pack with battery life of 700 shots and Fujifilm X-H1 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 310 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS 5DS has two card slots - one for SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) and one for CompactFlash (UDMA 7). Fujifilm X-H1 has Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slots.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Fujifilm X-H1 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/8000 sec on Canon EOS 5DS, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-H1. Canon EOS 5DS can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps. Fujifilm X-H1 can shoot continuously up to 14.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS 5DS has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 61 (41 cross-type) focusing points and Fujifilm X-H1 has 325 focusing points. Canon EOS 5DS has detection range from -2 to +18 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS 5DS ranges from 0 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Canon EOS 5DS and ±5 EV range on Fujifilm X-H1. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS 5DS and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm X-H1.


      Flash

      Cameras have no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected to both of them via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal to Canon EOS 5DS and via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm X-H1. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS 5DS and 1/250 sec on Fujifilm X-H1.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS 5DS body has dimensions of 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99") and Fujifilm X-H1 body has dimensions of 140 x 97 x 86 mm (5.51 x 3.82 x 3.39"). Canon EOS 5DS weighs 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz) and Fujifilm X-H1 weighs 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz).

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      152 mm

      116 mm

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      140 mm

      97 mm

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      116 mm

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      97 mm

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      76 mm

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      86 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS 5DS and Fujifilm X-H1

      Canon EOS 5DS and Fujifilm X-H1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      82
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      74
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      76
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      82
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      79
      •   Large Sensor
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      76
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS 5DS and Fujifilm X-H1 and give them scores of 73 and 77 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      OVERALL
      73
      OVERALL
      77

      Sensor

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      75
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50.6 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 87
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      75
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      GOOD
      79
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 14.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/250 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      BAD
      32
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 4096 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      83
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   61 Focus Points
      •   41 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   325 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      74
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.2"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      GOOD
      84
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.5"
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 3,690k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      77
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS 5DS

      Fujifilm X-H1

      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 700 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      GOOD
      71
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 673 g (1.48 lb / 23.74 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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