Fujifilm XH2 vs Canon EOS R5: The Ultimate Portrait Battle! Fuji X-H2

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The lenses I used for comparison were the Fujifilm 16-55mm f/2.8 and the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8.
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05:18 Image Quality
10:35 Ergonomics and Handling
14:26 Value
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[@charliejg]

Value is what led me to my XT-3 about 2 years ago. I got a basically new/used camera with a lens, grip and extra batteries and still in the original packaging with a year of warranty still left on it for half(sometimes less than half) the cost of some prices for just a body. As you said, the ability to buy quality lenses at a good price was also a factor. Why buy a body if you can't afford any lenses for it? I waited for almost two years now to buy any Fuji lenses and it was well worth the wait. With these new bodies and lenses Fuji released there have been great deals on "old" stuff. I was able to get a v1.0 XF56 and an XF90mm because both were being sold for less than half of the usual prices. And, both are mint with the 56 being only six months old. Those two lenses are soooo sweet!! Thanks for a good practical review!! Have a great weekend.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks Charlie! I agree with you 100% and you made a great move getting used gear. The funny thing is that an XT4 was amazing one month ago but now that the XT5 is out, it's going to be lacking in some way. You know what I mean? The "older" gear was the "must have" gear of 2 years ago. When I picked up my R5, I figured they were still coming out with RF lenses and I would get one eventually when the beefed up the lineup. But what they have done is create the L line and then a very cheap line. There's nothing in between like their used to be with the EF lenses. Having said that the R5 really rocks the EF lenses anyway so I'm not complining --- too much! LOL thanks for watching!

[@charliejg]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Oh yeah, that "old" gear is just no good any more!! LOL! Omar Gonzalez did a great video about that topic with the XF56 f1.2. For amateur folks like me, used is the best way to go. Like you said, the old stuff was yesterdays must have equipment. For me the XT-3 was the perfect choice for price, performance and as a learning platform. Thanks again for your content. I am learning portrait and fashion style portrait shooting and it's great to have pros to watch who love to teach. As a soon to be retiring teacher I really appreciate that!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@charliejg Thanks Charlie! I appreciate that. I'm thinking of picking up the older 56mm 1.2 as well!

[@charliejg]

@@brso3505 No doubt it's not easy to find them. I waited almost two years before I stumbled upon two that I wanted somehow. Both were like brand new and at prices I couldn't believe. It was very lucky. No system has cheap lenses. For me, at the time, the XT-3 was what I found at the best price for the performance. It was less than a year old and came with the 18-55, extra batteries, non-battery grip and all still in the original packaging. I shopped for a long time and looked at all brands. I initially was looking a the Canon M50 and the Sony A6XXX cameras. The Sony bodies were just too expensive. The M50 seemed more about vlogging. I just kept shopping the used market when I found this XT-3 If I had the budget, I'd probably be using a Sony A7IV. But, way too expensive for me. So, I''m not a Fuji fanboy who won't acknowledge or try other brands. What things are driving you crazy about the camera you have?

[@eliaspap8708]

All u have to do is set your AF mode (i just set the D pad buttons to do that) to wide tracking and then the square box goes away if you have eye/face detect on. Its pretty easy.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Yep, that is how I have it set just like I do on the XT4 but the square never goes away. Not sure why.

[@MortenRasmussen]

You can easily set a custom button for switching between right and left eye, I have 😊

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Morten! I found it. I'm not sure why I missed it in the custom functions the first time but I'm glad it's there!

[@ghas4151]

Can I ask what lenses you were using for the comparison? The new LM prime lenses (18/23/33) are significantly sharper than the older models. So I’d give them.a go if you haven’t already.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Yes, I was shooting with the 16-55 2.8 Fuji lens and the Canon EF 70-200 2.8 mainly because these are the ones I own LOL. I figured it was a fair test since both are older lenses but I'm sure that if I had newer lenses for both cameras they would be sharper. Thanks for watching!

[@frankcarenza921]

Thank you for the balanced review. Love the Canon colours, however, went to Fujifilm XH2 for the lighter weight when using Fujifilm lenses. I like the film simulations too. Canon and Sony have nailed autofocus without a doubt. Fujifilm is still working on it.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks for watching Frank. I feel the same way. The good news is the AF keeps improving with Fuji.

[@MelvinGarcia]

The canon is twice the price for bodies and lenses but it doesn’t perform twice as better. Both are amazing, no hate towards any camera brand. ❤

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Great point, Melvin.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@Br So True, but for working pros, being #1 in the specs department isn't the only consideration. I know tons of amazing photogs shooting with XT3s and their work is incredible, even with the limitations in the AF. I've been a Canon loyalist for 20 years, and the cameras and lenses are amazing, no doubt, but they are also super large and expensive. That's a big reason why I am trying to convince myself to switch over completely LOL. Thanks for your input!

[@maylonrojer130]

The R5 in this situation is not 2x better. But this is a studio situation. Almost any camera will do this will with good glass and the controlled lighting. How about a test of these two cameras in low light situations? How about sports? In those two situations the R5 would be noticeably better.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@maylonrojer130 As I said in the video, I am a portrait photographer working mainly in a studio. The whole point of the video was for me to test it in the situation that I would use it as a portrait photographer, which I laid out clearly in the video. If you want to know how it handles sports, race cars, video, etc, this video is clearly not addressing any of that. Nowhere do I say that the R5 wouldn't be better for low light or sports. I agree with all of that but it wasn't the point of this particular test.

[@maylonrojer130]

@@PeteCocoPhoto I completely get and agree with what you are saying. But there are comments from others where they seem to imply that the cameras are on par in all situations. I was merely pointing out that for a studio situation looking at price and performance... this may be the case. But the R5 is meant to perform well in all situations, with not being a master of any. But this is a major reason for its cost.

[@MLee-vcrr]

I agree with you on the focusing interface. I just got the XH2, which is my first Fuji camera. Seeing the constant white focusing square and the jumping from eye to eye is a little irritating, wish there was a way to disable it completely. I have found that choosing "wide area" gets rid of the "square" but it seems to use less focusing points in this mode. For now I'm using adapted Sigma Art glass with the Fringer pro ii (works great) so I can't speak on native glass behavior.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Exactly. I prefer tracking over wide zone because I find it to be more accurate too. The only way to get rid of the square, temporarily, is by assigning a button for LEFT/RIGHT EYE CHANGE. When you press the button, yellow brackets appear and the white square around they eye. It's perfect! But it only appears when you do that, and it should just be that way all the time in face/eye tracking. Hopefully they will address this in a firmware update.

[@MLee-vcrr]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Great tip, I watched your Fuji settings video and assigned AEL to switch eye-L/R. I like this set up way better, thanks!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@MLee-vcrr Great!

[@rickfarber4243]

Thanks for a very good video. One thing about the color rendering of Canons - the colors come out quite differently in LR vs Capture One. I think they look a lot better in the latter.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks Rick, this is a great point. I couldn't open the Fuji files in C1 which is why I put both in LR, which I otherwise don't use. I didn't want to compare them through 2 different programs. The Canon looks great for my commercial style headshots which is one of the things I love about it.

[@tangalufsen9338]

I asingned the videorecord button to switch between the eyes and it works great.

[@ShaiYammanee]

I also found the quality difference between my Canon bodies and Fuji to be rather negligible. As primarily a studio portrait and theatrical photographer, I find myself reaching for the Fuji X-H2 body all the time now. In fact, all my Canon gear is in storage and I am travelling with just the X-H2, 16-55 f2.8, 50-140 f2.8, 35 f2, 50 f2, and I think I'll pick up the new 56 f1.2 R WR when I get the Caribbean islands and can score a good price on the lens. As much as I love my Canon gear, I just love the size, weight, and feel of the Fuji combinations. I also find that I am utilising the jpegs straight out of camera so much more than I ever did with the Canon. I always felt like I needed to tweak the raw images with the Canon. I always shoot raw+jpeg, but the images coming out of the Fuji are so nice SOC that unless I'm shooting for a client, I find that I'm rarely touching the raws that much any more. I do miss the shallow DOF that is easier to achieve with the Full Frame sensor, but, I don't miss it enough to switch back. All in all, I've been very happy with my switch to Fuji, even more so now since I got my hands on the X-H2.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Awesome Shai! I feel the same way regarding the gear and appreciate your perspective.

[@karlbratby4349]

Did I miss the lenses you used ? I thought there was quite a sharpness difference rather than detail and this maybe lens rather than resolving power ?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hi Karl, I used the 16-55 2.8 Fujifilm and the EF 70-200 2.8 Canon for the comparison. The images looked sharp to me, just not as much detail. I think you might be right though regarding the resolving power and lens use. My old Canon lens, which is the original 70-200, does a fabulous job on the R5, though.

[@JeffreyHauser]

Nice review, Pete. Thank you. As a long time Canon user( 40 years- from film cameras to the digital era), I left Canon as I felt their RF lens line up had become cost prohibitive for me. I moved to Fuji as I felt their lenses were absolutely top notch & offered excellent quality for money spent. IMHO, Fuji auto focus is now becoming competitive with any of the other top camera manufactures & in all likelihood, will continue to improve with all future camera models that are released.I am heavily invested in the Fuji lens system & although I am not currently interested in the Fuji X-H2 or X-H2S, I am looking forward to future camera models by Fuji. Again, thank you for your review& best wishes for your channel.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks Jeffrey! Appreciate the support. I agree with you, Fuji is much more competitive in the AF department now and will continue to be a viable alternative for those who want the biggest value for dollar. I always joke around and say that there's something magical about Fuji cameras but it's really true.

[@gregshawphotography8828]

I did the same thing and divested myself from my Canon R and all the red ring glass in favor of the XH2 and all the equivalent glass.

[@MichaelFrederickPhoto]

Thanks for the video, I have the R6/Sigma 105 as my primary headshot combo, LOVE it but the 105 is a beast of a lens for outdoor work. I just added the RF100mm that I got used/trade in an older lens so paid $550 OOP for it, this could be my new outdoor lens vs the 105 & 70-200 for weight savings alone. I would like to try it for headshots as well. That being said, I recently got the X100V and LOVE the Fuji colors so much so I am considering selling it to get the XH2 for as you described “personal projects” shoots where I don’t need 1.4 bokeh or razor sharp IQ, The HS2 with a 35mm/85mm FOV equal lenses would be MORE than suitable for 90% of the client shoots. As I said to another Semi-Pro like me, what clients see vs what we see are 2 different things, the higher end gear is for US not them.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Very cool, Michael. It's so true too that only other photographers will see any difference in image quality. Also, I know some amazing headshot photographers who exclusively shoot Fuji so there is no reason in my mind why it can't be one's main camera.

[@absolu222]

For the focus, you could keep the auto-focus pressed on, I also found that using the screen to touch the face to track also does a great job.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Good point! The touch focus system also needs to be tweaked. If you are in touch focus, you can't just hit the shutter button to go back to regular af, you need to shut it touch AF via the screen.

[@ericfallabel9201]

​@@PeteCocoPhoto That, plus the fact that my nose often accidentally shifts the focus point when I'm looking through the viewfinder, are the reasons I keep the Touch interface disabled

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@ericfallabel9201 Yes I've been there too! I'm not a big fan of touch screens for that reason

[@thenikoneye]

Great Video. In the Fuji XH2 ¿JPG or RAW?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks! Those were all shot in Raw.

[@mattsiler7418]

Great review! I hate say it though, to my eye your close up comparisons show the Canon R5 with significantly more detail (close up at least). Both are great systems and cameras and the average shooter cannot go wrong with either. Thanks fo rthe hard work you put into this.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks Matt! Canon is definitely better but I expected that with the larger sensor and higher pixel count. I love both systems but it would be much easier to just use one haha. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@Br So There's definitely a difference when you zoom in 500% but my point was that pixel peeping is not going to make a huge real world difference for most applications. If you do a ton of cropping, yes for sure, but not so much if your work lives online. In hindsight, I definitely gave the Fuji the benefit of the doubt because I would prefer to use the smaller cameras, I like the color better, and the price point is more appealing. But, Canon is still king in the quality and AF department in my book. I also think that I liked the XH2s better than the XH2.

[@ibthordal8863]

You can attach a manual switch between left / right eye as you want 🙂

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks! I found that after making the video haha

[@steveg8699]

Hey Pete!, finally, a review of the XH2 as a portrait/studio camera! I shoot Nikon in the studio but both my Nikons are 6+ yrs old and I want to buy a new camera. I considered the Z7ii because I shoot 5:4 mode as a preference. The z6ii does not offer that mode. Then I researched the XH2 and found it also would allow me to shoot 5:4 and it was less expensive. I have one concern only after watching this video and maybe you can help me here….I’ve heard there have been complicated tethering issues with Fujis and I’m wondering if you shot tethered with this XH2, and did you have any problems? If the new Fuji tethers well with Lightroom I am very serious about switching to the Fuji. Thanks for the video, I really enjoyed it and I hope you can help ease my tether anxiety. Lol. Peace.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hi Steve! I tried to get the XH2 to tether and yes, I did have issues. I downloaded a plugin from Adobe and it didn't work at all to get it to tether to LR. Then, I dowloaded a free version of Capture One but couldn't get that to work either, although that might have been due to the fact that I have an older version running on my Mac. If you go with the XH2 I think C1 is going to be easier than Adobe.

[@memcrew1]

@@PeteCocoPhoto tethering works fine with C1 and the fuji xt3. I suspect it should work the same with the XH2(S)/5

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@memcrew1 That's what I thought as well. I have no problem tethering my XT4 to C1, actually it works better than the R5 which sometimes doesn't want to connect. I could get neither the XH2 or the XH2s to tether to C1 for some reason.

[@TheBlackmagicDenja]

What lens do you have on the fuji in this video?

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I used the Fuji 16-55mm 2.8 against the EF 70-200 2.8 Canon lens.

[@pakorn7000]

The manual mentioned you can select the subject using joy stick but you need to you wide AF mode.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks! I gave that a try but also needed to set a custom function to select the eyes.

[@pakorn7000]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Glad that I could help a bit.

[@BenjaminKanarek]

Great exposé! I have stopped using my FF Nikon DSLR's and use Fujifilm exclusively.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Benjamin! I just did another image quality test comparing the XT5 and Canon R5, and I am very pleased with the results. I imported everything into Capture One this time and it makes a big difference. Stay tuned for a video on that too.

[@BenjaminKanarek]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Capture one Is the game changer compared to LR.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@BenjaminKanarek The difference it makes is amazing.

[@simonefaluschi3940]

Nicce comparison, thanks. Concerning the resolution, I see that you used the 35mm f1.4, that I love at all, but is not the best lens for such kind of comparison. With the newer 1.4 Fuji lenses the result would have been much better.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks for watching! I used the Fuji 16-55 2.8 lens for the review, but yes you are correct that newer lenses are sharper. I had a 70-200 2.8 EF Canon lens with adaptor as well, so I thought it was a pretty even matchup (older lens vs. older lens).

[@JustZG]

HI Pete thanks for the video! Which lens were you using to test the Fuji? i own the gfx100s for studio work but definitely on the fence for a second body thats faster and more suited for event work. the R5 and xh2 are definitely my contenders so i appreciate this video. Thanks!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hey ZG! I used the 16-55mm 2.8 Fuji and the Canon 70-200 2.8 EF (old non IS version).

[@connorfernandes9439]

There IS a way to set a function button to switch eyes in eye AF! go to Button/Dial setting in the wrench menu - function setting - then set whatever button you want to RIGHT/LEFT EYE SWITCH!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks Connor, I found it in the CSM menu. Not sure how I missed that the first time!

Very nice video. As you well know when it comes to sharpness the lens matters a lot. As a seasoned fujifilm user I know for a fact that eben the newer version of the xf 56 mm f/1.2 is not amongst the sharpest fuji lens lineup. For portraiture I am using the xf 90 mm f/2 or the xf 50 mm f/2 which would take off the sharpness Edge of the r5 in photo comparison. As you very well said there are sone fantastic third party lens to consider such as the sigma 56 f/1.4 or the new viltrox 75 mm. Long story short with the xh line fujifilm is definitely onpar with the others. By the way xh2 has much better high dynamic range starting at 500 iso with d-range priority. Take care

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thank you! I appreciate the comment and agree, the XH2s & XH2 are an awesome option.

[@martinlundkristiansen3859]

I'm sure someone else has pointed this out by now, but the XF 35 1.4 you have mounted on the Fuji is actually not on Fuji's list of lenses that perform best with their 40MP sensor.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

The lenses I used were the Fuji 16-55mm 2.8 and the Canon EF 70-200 2.8 with EF/RF adaptor so I felt that is was a pretty fair comparison.

[@maddhendrix]

I would like to see this comparison with the new 56mm 1.2 or 33mm 1.4. The old 35mm 1.4 takes beautiful pictures, but I don't think this was a truly fair comparison.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hi Matt, I used the Fuji 16-55 2.8 setup against the Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8 for the tests. I didn't use the 35mm for these shots.

[@JHuffPhoto]

I think that this is a fine example of having to spend a lot more money for a little bit more performance. I think the differences you illustrated can easily be attributed to the two different lenses used. One would expect a lens costing twice as much to have better performance.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I think you are partially right in this regard, John. I used the Fuji 16-55 2.8 and the original Canon 70-200 2.8 EF, so I thought this was a pretty fair face off. One thing that Canon has done, which Fuji doesn't seem to be able to do, is make it so that older lenses work extremely well on the new cameras. All of my EF lenses, some around 20 years old, work flawlessly on the R5. It seems that the new lenses are needed on the XH2 in order to see the results, which I understand, although it's disappointing for people who are invested in some of their great lenses.

[@JHuffPhoto]

@@PeteCocoPhoto yes Canon makes great gear. However I stand by the fact that you have to spend a lot more to get a little bit better performance. If I were using my gear to make a living I would likely choose Canon or Sony gear as they are a more robust and a better supported system. I currently shoot Fuji but only as a hobby it strikes a good balance for my needs. Thanks for the great video.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@JHuffPhoto Thanks for watching and for the insights, John!

[@al404]

I would be curious to make the same comparison in CaptureOne

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I compared the XT5 to R5 in C1. You can check it out here if you like: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqqulZ55pLOHatU

[@al404]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Thanks for your reply, I did not get what lens was used on Fuji for the test. Meanwhile I did download 2 RAW file from dpreview Studio scene: X-H2 and R5 al 200 ISO and imported in Capture One. To get them almost equal I just add Natural clarity +9 and +18 for structure at Fuji file. At 200% it is very hard to tell what was shot with. Preview use old 56mm f1.2 R vs Canon 50mm f1.2 L

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@al404 great to hear. I used the 16-55 Fuji for my test.

[@dinaistova9039]

I sold R6 for Xh2s and it was a perfect choice.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

BOOM!

[@FJWoods007]

Did you happen to test whether some of those focus hits were actually false-positives? As in, were they actually EYE autofocus or EYE LASH autofocus? I’ve heard this is still a thing. - Thank you for your review.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hey Frederick, not in this particular test because I was shooting around f/4-5.6 so basically everything around the eye is sharp. I will give it a try wide open if I get a chance because you bring up a good point. Thanks for watching!

[@technodronesogxl9783]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Gordon Laing says that the newer lens really nail auto focus on the XH2/XH2S. Specifically the 33mm and 56mm primes.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@technodronesogxl9783 Yep I bet they are awesome

[@RobertFalconer1967]

Can't wait for the X-Pro4...!

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Me too!

[@GodupInc]

I've had xt3, xt4 for and now have a Canon R5. I miss Fuji but the Canon R5 is such an amazing camera. I share your pain on the price of the rf glass. But I purchased the the canon r5 50 1.8 for around 350 and it is an amazing value. I still prefer Fuji colors. I my mind Canon r5 will reach farther in to the future if your willing to pay, Fuji not so much. I just want to have both, maybe I'll buy a used XT4 and be done with it.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Stephen, that's what I did haha. I purchased an XT4 as my backup! I still carry around my old 5diii just in case when on location but the XT4 does candids, outdoor portraits, etc; basically everything out of my studio work. And really part of that is that I would need a separate Capture One to tether the fuji so it's not so easy to use both in the same software.

[@slozinsky]

I had Fuji xt2 and then xt4 and was always frustrated with the AF and the IQ when I would compared to my old 5DII pictures. Shortly after they announced the XH2 I decided to switch to canon R5. Couldn’t be happier (although it was a huge cash outlay). I do love Fuji and kind of missed it so picked up an X100V which I also couldn’t be happier with. Feel like it is the perfect combination.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@slozinsky I gotta say I'm super happy with the R5 and XT4 as a backup myself. But it would be more convenient to just use one system for everything.

[@simon359]

I myself have thought about going back to Canon because of Fujis quality problems and auto focus problems! But I don’t care for the size of canon cameras, and expensive lenses. I do mostly street photography, so I like to have the smaller body and lenses. Not to mention I don’t want to carry a lot of weight when I’m on the trails.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Good points! I personally have had zero quality issues with my Fuji cameras.

[@simon359]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Pro2 viewfinder broke, very well known issue with that camera! XT4 1st repair: back screen stopped working, 2nd repair is shutter button, sticking, and eventually not working at all. I’m not hard on my equipment at all, which is what most people will reply.

[@bigd7696]

@@simon359 I' not downplaying your experience. X-T20, X-H1, X-T4, and now X-H2S, no issues at all. And with the X-H2S, I also have zero focus problems. I'm sorry you have had such a bad run.

[@simon359]

@@bigd7696 Thanks, me too! 🖖

[@bobby350z]

Try this with GFX, even older one with 50MPs. Yes AF is dog slow but you will be amazed at skin tonality. Once you move to the 100MP, there is no current FF even close.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hey Bobby I feel like this is eventually where I will end up for my studio work! We will see.

[@silviosarunic3234]

So true ❤.... GFX is a special system

[@amitchandra2179]

Thanks for the comparison. I got this info from the manual: • You can choose a different subject by tapping the display to reposition the focus area. The focus stick (focus lever) can also be used if WIDE is selected for AF MODE. • When DIRECT AF POINT SELECTION or EDIT FOCUS AREA is chosen for BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > FOCUS LEVER SETTING > TILT , you can also switch subjects using the focus stick (focus lever) or (during viewfinder photography) touch controls. •When the camera is focused on an eye, you can switch from one eye to the other using a function button to which RIGHT/LEFT EYE SWITCH has been assigned. Hope that help!

[@technodronesogxl9783]

Nice information that seems to also be in the XT4 manual as well for AF eye tracking.

[@frankjermannphotoart]

WIDE Tracking also solves his AF square problem... (no square needed to find the face/eyes)

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Amit! I have the camera in WIDE/TRACKING but still get the focus square. Not sure why. THANK YOU so much for the info about assigning a function button to switch the eye - that was exactly what I was looking for and makes a huge difference for me.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks! Yes, that was what confused me about it. It works a little differently than the XT4 because I have it set the same way.

[@timkristensson2279]

Dont compare colors with Adobe ICC profile. That is just Adobes version of that raw file.

[@technodronesogxl9783]

Very good comparison, and explanation, XH2 is in my stars soon. Canon is sharper than Fuji, but it's 1700.00 more. Notice that you have to pixel peep to really discern the difference. Fuji is just trying to move into the Canon, and Sony format to gain newer genre of consumer. This is a fair balanced, honest comparison based on real world usage in your studio.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thank you! I think Fuji has a great opportunity here with the new cameras and excellent price point. As I mentioned in the video, if I were buying today, I would get the Fuji system over the Canon.

[@mbismbismb]

Canon is more because it is full frame camera not apsc like Fuji

[@technodronesogxl9783]

@@mbismbismb that I understand....it's still 1700.00 more full frame or not.

[@mbismbismb]

@@technodronesogxl9783 yes the quality of a FF and an apsc and the sophistication of the Canon DPAF II is worth 1500 more

[@Azeralpha]

I mean, both are great, but Fuji does a look a tad more "cartoonish" and the Canon certainly has more detail at pixel peeping level; whether that is an advantage for portraiture in particular is debatable, but for landscape, I'd want that extra detail... (XT4/Z7II shooter here, for that exact reason). Value, and joy of use wise, Fuji is miles ahead.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Good point. I borrowed the XH2 for testing so I would like to get my hands on one again and give it another go. I feel like the settings need to be tweaked to get it to optimal image quality. But, yes, the Canon was the clear winner in resolution, and is a great camera!

[@Enrique-the-photographer]

Very good video (comparison). Did you ever consider the GFX Fujifilm format, the 50 or the 100 megapixels for your studio work? I do know that the prices for the cameras and lenses are way up there, but I’m just curious about your opinion on those sensor sizes for your line of work.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks, Enrique! Yes, I have considered the GFX as well. The good thing about the R5 is that I can use it as the studio camera and then also for events and such. Same with XH2 if I switched over. The GFX is really just a studio rig.

[@jaegerschtulmann]

Mmmm the XH2 portrait shots all look very soft, no fine details compared to the r5....that is expected of course but just wanted to point out that the difference is quite significant. BTW I agree with you on the cost of RF glass, that's the main reason I shoot Sony and Fuji (xpro3); however; premium XF glass is almost as expensive as RF glass particularly primes, yes the Fuji telephoto lenses are way cheaper for sure. Luckily Sigma has started to release APSC lenses for the x-mount which are on par if not superior to the x mount glass.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

There is definitely a difference, but it is worth the increase in price? That's the question. I definitely prefer the Fuji images right out of the camera though.

[@gasken2182]

I’m not sure you where using one of fujis recommended lenses that take advantage of the new 40mp sensor. The xf35 doesn’t for example, and is quite soft

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@gasken2182 I was using the 16-55mm 2.8 Fuji vs. the Canon EF 70-200 2.8 with adaptor so I felt it was pretty fair. I didn't use the 35mm for the samples.

[@matt88169]

It could be a KZbin thing…the Fuji also looked a little over saturated. But lighting/focus makes a difference as does noise reduction/iso. The 16-55 is a really sweet lens but softer at 55mm. The shots were probably faithful to what that lens can do but I doubt it showcases what the sensor can really do. I’ve seen results on my XT3 that look like the r5 on my 26mp sensor in terms of detail. Good lighting, good lens, and an XT3 can be damn impressive. Of course there is an argument to be made that we WANT softness in portraits. Basically, in a studio setting, controlling light and shooting f/5.6-f/11 there are many Fuji lenses that should produce stunning, detailed results.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@matt88169 Another thing to consider is that I was using LR to view the images here. The Fuji looks better in Capture One for sure, but it was not available at the time I did this review. The XT5 with the new 56mm is absolutely beautiful, but I had some AF issues with the lens and sent it back. Not sure if it was just my copy or not.

[@Eyeofkamau]

great video! Timestamps would be great

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Done! Thank you for watching and I'm glad you liked it!

[@Eyeofkamau]

@@PeteCocoPhoto also! i just recently discovered that you can actually set a custom fn button to switch eyes when focusing. I set mine to the left dpad

[@josecolon8143]

Great video! Brother; Canon AF is planets away from Fuji! Fuji still lacks in that aspect! The R5 is a beast, however what I love about Fuji is the beso colors and tonality, is on point. DR in Fuji is impressive (being a 24mm sensor), it definitely holds it own! Handling and lay out of Canon rocks, no one has it as Canon does! Fuji is a little clumsy in the H line however the T line is more forgiving (because of it’s retro style). I just ordered the XT5 (have the XT2 & 3) but I’m counting the days in which Canon bring those R lenses price down 🙇🏻! To me, having used all brands, Canon is the best 35mm and Fuji has no competition in the 24mm sensor size! Again great video Big Brother!

[@Battlem0nk]

Totally agree. Canon AF is still much better than Fuji. Static subjects, such as portrait photography, the eye AF from Fuji is pretty good. Way better than previous Fuji generations. However, when the subject moves quickly AF starts to fall behind. Even just walking towards the camera it can struggle and miss. Noticed most X-T5/H2 promos or reviewers don't show eye AF tracking people dynamically dancing, spinning or walking around etc. It is mostly when they are stationary. Sony/Canon/Nikon they display eye AF for sports, break dancing and fast motions etc. AF pretty sticky to the subject's eye.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hey man I'm right there with you! Agree 100% with your comments. The R5 is just an amazing workhorse and the layout is so nice. It's those lens prices! Even if Sigma had RF options that would be huge. The XH2 is definitely the best from Fuji in terms of layout and everything but yep still a bit clumsy compared to the Canon.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Agreed. That's why I qualified this particular test of the AF. For portraits and such, it's totally cool and will suit the needs of most shooters. For fast moving subjects I don't think it's gonna keep up as you suggest. If I have time I will do an AF test with subjects running to and from the camera. Thanks for watching!

[@josecolon8143]

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[@josecolon8143]

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[@maylonrojer130]

As for lenses you weren’t comparing apples to apples. The 56 mm f1.2 from fuji is closer to an 85mm on FF. Also f1.2 on crop is more like a 1.8 on FF. The 56 is also not weather sealed. So get the 85 f2 macro which is in the same ball park and done. Generally I also have an issue with the canon lens line up. They have either budget or very expensive large fast glass. I want to see some mid range lenses like a 50 f1.4 for example. I don’t want to spend 3k for every lens. But I don’t mind 800-1500 euro range for a good performer with some weather sealing. But when comparing lenses to try to to like for like rather than you taking the bias confirmation route

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Hi Maylon, I used the Fuji 16-55 2.8 setup against the Canon EF 70-200mm 2.8 for the tests. I agree with you regarding the Canon lens lineup. There are not any in the middle range which in the past were some of their best lenses.

[@Luigi13]

The Canon has better constrast and some more detail even seeing it from KZbin on my 27" monitor. The Canon has a very good detail and contrast from what I see.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Yep for sure. But it's super close!

[@Makta972]

Wait what ?! The canon r5 is so much sharper than the fuji and you said it's close ?!.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I was being optimistic! 😆 I expected the Canon to be better of course, but in practical terms they are pretty close, meaning that both would be fine for the majority of work people do unless you are printing billboards lol.

[@ryandonovan7665]

Great review. I don't know what your opinion is as a professional portrait shooter is but I feel like the Fuji isn't producing images as sharp as it should be. I have the X-H2 and it seems like all of my shots of people (where Eye AF is used) come out a little muddy and soft looking. I came across a this review (kzbin.info/www/bejne/m4XNpmSGmdNlgLM) where they seem to be reproducing the lack of sharpness that I am finding with my images. One of the commenters has stated that as a Fuji X shooter they believe it's still the Eye AF causing issues, as single point AF produces much sharper images. Like you I want to use Eye AF though, so it's a little frustrating to say the least.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Thanks Ryan. I will give that AF method idea go. Some have suggested changing the sharpening and other parameters in-camera, but I haven't given it a try myself. It also seems that the lens you use makes a big difference in the results, as the new lenses are supposed to work best on resolving the 40mp sensor. I didn't have any sharpness issues in the test I did for this video, and I shot everything in continuous/tracking, but the overall results were not as close to the Canon as I thought they would be. One of the things I've come to understand about Fuji is that you can't really use them "out of the box" like a Canon. You gotta do some adjusting of the settings for best results.

[@mariovargas936]

Absolutely love fuji. But the R5 focus is so reliable. In some lighting situations at smaller apertures I did have issues with locking focus on the eyes with eye af. I can make it work for sure but with sessions day after day why struggle. Canon stays in the studio and Fuji is my hobby camera.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I've done things the same way as you (R5 in the studio) up until the XT5 which has done a great job as my studio camera. A huge advantage of Canon is that all of the old lenses work extremely well on the R5 with the adaptor.

[@jakubstrumillo]

Fuji again tend to smooth noise to much :D Sadly in Poland where gear cost 5x more, even Fuji lenses are out of reach for me :D For now.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Ahh that's what that is! Is there a way to tone down the smoothing in the camera? Crazy how expensive things are over there -- stay safe my friend!

[@MorningNapalm]

Come to Germany, right next door!

[@alexfournier9956]

R5 IS THE WINNER AND WAY BETTR AT ALL LEVELS... I LL GET IT SOON TO RESELL MY XH2S AND XH2

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Whatever floats your boat my friend!

[@mbismbismb]

For me it's still Canon for me haha

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I totally get it! I mean I'm not running to sell my R5 LOL but I do love the Fuji brand. I'm definitely torn between the two!

[@tubularificationed]

(Image quality) 6:50 This demonstrates the traditional main image quality problem with Fuji: It simply fades 50% of the details 😱 That's because of Fuji using their X-Trans sensors on their X series, and them granting the regular Bayer type sensor 'privilege' only to their GFX medium format. All other brands user Bayer as well, for a good reason. X-Trans destroys details. Internet search "Fuji waxy skin" = 148.000 hits Internet search "fuji landscape watercolor x trans" = 197.000 hits, i.e. also in landscape shots, details are faded as well. This is possibly a Asian/Japanese cultural thing, where many people might actually prefer that skin has to look smooth like wax or porcelain (=geisha tradition). Also depicting landscapes as water color paintings has a long tradition in Japan. (costs) 15:20 You fall for the mistake of comparing 1.2 for full-frame with 1.2 for APS-C. However, both sensor sizes yield identical results (same light gathering = same noise, and the same bokeh) when a Fuji 56/1.2 is next to any full-frame 85mm/1.8. Given that the Fuji 56/1.2 is actually just a full-frame 85/1.8 (achieving the same optical tasks and results), then I find the 56/1.2 way to overpriced for being just a 85/1.8. Fuji monetarizes the misunderstanding of (some) people not understanding results equivalence between sensor sizes. On a more extreme scale, most smartphones have f/1.x lenses built in, but nobody would dare to compare their results with full-frame 1.x lenses neither. (usability) Often Fuji loyalists claim that Fuji would make cameras "for photographers". However, their user interface flaws for handling eye choice (as the focusing target) demonstrates, that Fuji does NOT make cameras for the needs of "real photographers", else they wouldn't have been so agnostic for the need for professional users of an eye AF system. Your video confirmed to me, that Fuji is not an option (except maybe a family camera) (but for this, the Fuji system is way too expensive IMHO) 😉

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Wow! Thanks for this detailed comment. I appreciate your insights!

[@tubularificationed]

@@mcsnapples oops sorry, my mistake: It should have been "monetize". Making money from something 🙂

[@memcrew1]

I've never experienced any of those issues using an xt-20 and an xt-3.

[@mikethompson3305]

x-trans itself doesn't destroy details it requires a more sophisticated demosaicing algorithm to reassemble the coloured sensor data into pixels. Unfortunately for Fuji Adobe lightroom has been historically poor in this area and why many Fuji shooters use Capture One or DxO Photolab since their demosaicing was clearly superior. It's possible that Lightroom has improved in this area. Of course this could be a major problem for working professionals dependent upon Lightroom. It's worth remembering that equivalence is about trying to get the 'same' photograph from two different camera systems with the same depth-of-field from the same vantage point (position of camera). To that end you need to multiply the focal length by 1.5 and drop the aperture down a stop. If you don't care about replicating the same depth-of-field then you don't need to stop down, or to put it another way equivalence isn't a catch-all-argument for comparative performance, a 1.4 lens is still a 1.4 lens.

[@tubularificationed]

Yes, 1.4 is 1.4. One should say: 1.4 behaves on APS-C as if it was a 2.0 on fullframe. These two lenses are mostly the same (they collect the same amount of light from the same angle of view). Therefore, these lenses would have the pretty much the same front lens element diameter, and overall the same size and weight. The APS-C version would only differ in its aft part, where it projects that same information onto a smaller target rectangle, which therefore appears a stop brighter. But it still carries the same amount of noise in it.

[@17cream]

Fuji image is soft, not what I’ve experienced with XT3

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

Someone mentioned in the comments about in camera sharpening. I'm not sure if that was a factor but the Canon was clearly sharper when zoomed way in.

[@MorningNapalm]

@@PeteCocoPhoto Was this with RAWs? Did you try Capture One? Lightroom is notoriously poor with Fuji cameras.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

@@MorningNapalm Yep, raw, but this was with LR. I wasn't able to open it in C1 at the time but that did make a huge difference.

[@Magellan678]

The RF lens system is a joke. Studio photography aside, they don’t even sell 1 weather lens for under a grand. Meanwhile Fuji’s lens system is superior optically and substantially less expensive.

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I wouldn't say it's a joke, because the quality is awesome. But I agree with you that it's a hard sell because of the huge price point (and size). I don't think the Fuji lenses are superior but they are certainly on par with Canon. For me, it's a trade off but I don't think the small bump in quality is worth the price difference.

[@piroozmoshavash2465]

This comparison is not fair at all. Because Canon has better lenses and the type of lens that Fuji had was weaker

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

I used the Fuji 16-55mm f/2.8 lens against the old (original) Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8. How is that not fair?

[@whyamihere11]

6:58 hard to see a difference? get new glasses mate seriously? the fuji looks blurred compared to the canon. AND IM A FUJI GUY

[@whyamihere11]

and btw you focus on the skin not the eyelash

[@PeteCocoPhoto]

LOL I'm gonna do this again I was definitely being optimistic to Fuji 😆