Finally, we have the PDR Fuji X-T5, thanks to Photons to Photos for uploading the test results so fast. So, now we have a Fuji Camera Under $2000 which features a 40MP X-Trans sensor.
Now, let’s talk about what is PDR for beginners, Photographic Dynamic Range is a measure of a camera’s sensor’s ability to capture and reproduce (in short resolve) the full range of tones in a scene, from the brightest highlights to the darkest shadows.
So, I think the PDR chart is a valuable tool for photographers seeking to compare the dynamic range of different cameras and can assist in determining which camera is best suited for their specific needs.
Specifically when ur shooting in an uncontrolled light environment, Like a Landscape, architecture, or even a portrait in uncontrolled light, if the camera has a better PDR range you can recover details from shadows in a better way.
If you are confused between the Canon R8 and Fuji X-T5 image quality, this post will clear 50% of your confusion. Since being a Fullframe camera Canon R8 is more affordable and features a full-frame sensor (although IBIS is missing), but this post we are limited to Dynamic Range TEST only.
1. Canon Beat Fuji in Dynamic Range Test – (Under $2000 Camera Range)
I am comparing here the Canon R8 camera Sensor PDR with the Fuji X-T5 (We will use the Canon R6 Mark II PDR range since the Image sensor and image processor of both the camera exactly the same), yes we do have many other aspects of comparison and in those, we may see Canon R8 fail miserably. But, when we are comparing the test results of the Canon R8 aka R6 mark II camera sensor with the Fuji X-T5 we are surprised that how well a Canon FSI technology based 24.2 MP Sensor is performing in comparison to Fuji’s latest 40MP X-Trans BSI CMOS APS-C. Although we do have a massive resolution difference between the two as well as a size difference.
Canon 24.2 MP Fullframe sensor features an 11.52 PDR range vs Fuji 40Mp Sensor remains limited to 10.43 PDR. So, its a very clear that if you need better dynamic range Canon R8 is better
2. High ISO Test (Canon 24MP vs Fujis 40 MP)
We have conducted a High ISO test between, Canon R6 Mark II and Fuji X-H2 Camera. Since as you know the Canon R8 uses R6 Mark II and the Fuji X-H2 camera uses a Fujis X-H2 40MP X-Trans BSI CMOS sensor, let’s us see which one preserves more details.
AT ISO 512000 its clearly visible that the Canon R6 Mark II sensor preserves more details compared to Fujis source dpreview.com/reviews/image-comparison
From both PDR (Dynamic range test) as well as HIGH ISO test, it’s very clear that the Canon 24MP Full frame sensor is performing well compared to the Fujis 40MP sensor.
Finally, let’s compare the base ISO, and the details capturing ability of both cameras. And in this test, we are sure that Canon will fail miserably.
3. Base ISO Test
As you can clearly see the details capturing ability of the Fuji’s 40MP, so if you are working in a controlled light environment then the best sensor to work with is Fujix 40 X-Trans sensor presented in the Fujix X-H2 and the Fuji X-T5 Camera.
| Canon R8 | Fuji X-T5 | |
| PDR TEST | 11.52 | 10.43 |
| Low-Light | 1+ Stop Advantage | |
| Base ISO | 16 MP + (More Details at Base ISO) | |
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OMG a full frame sensor has more dynamic range than a APS-C sensor. Say it isn’t so. In what universe are these competitors. Why not compare it to Canon’s R10 and R7?
Odin, its very clearly mention we are comparing cameras under $2000 price range. Fuji says their APS-C is well capable to beat fullframe sensor, and guess what.. as you can see the fuji failed in the DR and High ISO test miserably.
So, yes its about Fullframe ve APS-C, but as you can clearly see the Fuji X-T5 Body cost more than Canon R8.
And if someone wants to know the best camera that captures better images in low-light OR features better DR , ubdoubtly its Canon R8.
I don’t care what the price range is, the R7 is under $2K too. It’s simple physics. We already knew the outcome. A more interesting analysis would be comparing the Fuji sensor to say a FF sensor from 5 years or more ago and see how much progress APS-C has made.
@Odin
Sure will bring that comparison too on your suggestion
How is the R6 MK II Sub 2K?
The R6 MK II is Around 2600$ vs 1800$
You needed 2 different Canon Cameras to make a point and one of them is way beyond 2K.
It’s not a really good comparison for beginners just to prove a point that FF is far superior to APS-C just because Fuji said they can beat a FF Sensor ^^
Yes. A 2600$ 24MP FF and a sub 2K beats a 40MP APS-C Camera in DR.
For beginners: Don’t even look at these charts. XD
Any Camera in the past years will give you great results and you most definitely will never use ISO 51200.
The X-T5 has a stabilizer, and you have great lenses that are far less expensive than in the Canon ecosystem.
The APS-C is way more cost-effective.
And side to side comparisons are usually just nitpicking on a higher level you shouldn’t really give too much attention.
In the end, you don’t take your pictures with 2 cameras, and you will never see what your shot would have looked like on another camera.
In 20 years I have never said:” OMG, I wish I had taken this shot with brand name XYZ.”
You are either a gear/camera tech nerd, or a photographer who knows it’s camera, it’s capabilities and how to get the most out of it.
And… something people here tend to forget a lot while fighting over their favorite brand….. Have fun taking pictures and optimize it to your liking.
Fair comparison since Fujifilm chose to price their APS-C camera at the same level as the full frame Canon. I would imagine that Fujifilm tried to make their camera better than the Canon (at least the Canons on the market when they were developing the X-H2). But the reviews I have seen so far suggest that Canon R6 Mark ii beats the Fujifilm in auto-focus performance, in video performance and perhaps ergonomics. So Fuji needs to improve their offering or drop their price. To the consumer, these are absolutely fair comparisons when the prices are equivalent.