• APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 35mm 864.0mm2
  • 50.6 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 6400

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Differences

Fujifilm X-E2 advantages over Canon 5DS

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Less expensive
    $899 vs $1299
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.82 vs 4.14 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    37 mm vs 76 mm
    Thinner
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.0 fps vs 4.8 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    51200 vs 12800 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon 5DS advantages over Fujifilm X-E2

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 700 vs 350 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.71x vs 0.62x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • More pixels
    50.6 vs 16.3 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Dual card slots
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    28 vs 18 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $899
  • APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E1

Canon 5DS
Fujifilm X-E1
  • $1549
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels

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Compared to Canon 5DS R

Fujifilm X-E2
Canon 5DS R
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Less expensive
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Canon 5DS R

Canon 5DS
Canon 5DS R
  • $1549
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
  • $1499
  • 35mm
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Canon 5DS vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Fujifilm X-T10

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-T10

Canon 5DS
Fujifilm X-T10
  • $1549
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $1099
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-T10

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2S

Fujifilm X-E2
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $1250
  • APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Canon 5DS
Fujifilm X-E2S
  • $1549
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $1250
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon 5DS vs Fujifilm X-E2S

Compared to Pentax K-1

Fujifilm X-E2
Pentax K-1
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • $1800
  • 35mm
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-E2 vs Pentax K-1

Canon 5DS
Pentax K-1
  • $1549
  • 35mm
  • Fast startup
  • More cross-type AF points
  • $1800
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

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