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Canon

EOS R5 C

Cinema-focused 45MP full-frame hybrid with active cooling, 8K RAW 60p, and Canon Cinema EOS video tools.

$4,499

Released Jan 2022

vs

Fujifilm

GFX ETERNA 55

G-mount large-format cinema camera with a 102MP GFX sensor, 8K recording, variable ND, 12G-SDI, and pro I/O.

$16,499

Released Sep 2025

GFX ETERNA 55 is 3.7 years newer.

Wins

7categories

EOS R5 C

Video & HybridWildlife

Wins

3categories

GFX ETERNA 55

Video & HybridLandscape

2 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R5 C wins 5 categories·GFX ETERNA 55 wins 0 categories
  • AEOS R5 C has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 400)
  • AEOS R5 C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
  • AEOS R5 C has higher Max video bit rate (2570 Mbps vs 720 Mbps)
  • AEOS R5 C has lower Weight (770 g vs 2000 g)
  • AEOS R5 C has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R5 CGFX ETERNA 55
Resolution45 MP102 MP
SensorFull Frame43.8 x 32.9 mm
ISO max51,20012,800
Burst20 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight770 g2000 g
Battery320 shots520 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R5 C

142 × 101 × 111 mm

770 g (1.70 lb / 27.16 oz)

GFX ETERNA 55

111 × 138 × 177 mm

2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)

EOS R5 C is 37mm shorter and 66mm thinner than GFX ETERNA 55 but it is also 31mm wider.

EOS R5 C is 1230 g lighter than GFX ETERNA 55.

Depth (front-to-back): 111mm EOS R5 C · 177mm GFX ETERNA 55

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R5 C

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

GFX ETERNA 55

43.8 × 32.9 mm · Medium Format

1441 mm² area

1.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R5 C

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

GFX ETERNA 55: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseEOS R5 CGFX ETERNA 55
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Sports & Action
5.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
8.5Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Landscape
7.5Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Travel
3.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
8.5Excellent✓ wins
5.0Fair
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R5 C

  • AF low-light limit

    -6 EV vs -3.7 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 142, 101, 111

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 400 — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, H.264

  • Max video bit rate

    2570 Mbps vs 720 Mbps — higher is better

  • Weight

    770 g vs 2000 g — lower is better

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

GFX ETERNA 55

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 110.8, 138.2, 176.8

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike…

  • Resolution

    102 MP vs 45 MP — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    520 shots vs 320 shots — higher is better

  • Card slots

    3 vs 2 — higher is better

  • Card types

    Adds SSD via USB

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS R5 C

Pros

  • 8K RAW 60p internal recording with active cooling
  • Cinema EOS interface and professional video tools
  • 45MP full-frame stills capability
  • 4K 120p slow motion
  • CFexpress Type B plus SD UHS-II storage

Cons

  • No in-body stabilization
  • Battery life is limited for high-end video
  • Larger body than the EOS R5

GFX ETERNA 55

Pros

  • Large-format 8K cinema capture
  • Electronic variable ND
  • 12G-SDI and GenLock
  • F-Log2 / F-Log2 C

Cons

  • Cinema-only body
  • Very expensive
  • Large and heavy

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R5 C
GFX ETERNA 55
Resolution
45 MP
102 MP2.3× more
Sensor type
Full Frame CMOS
Medium Format GFX 102MP CMOS II HS
Sensor size
36.0 × 24.0 mm
43.8 x 32.9 mm
AA filter
No
No
EOS R5 C
GFX ETERNA 55
AF system
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
10532.5× more
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-6 EV
-3.7 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
Yes
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Animal, Bird
Face, Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
EOS R5 C
GFX ETERNA 55
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps
Burst (electronic)
20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
No
No
RAW buffer depth
180 frames
EOS R5 C
GFX ETERNA 55
Max resolution
8K RAW
8K
4K max frame rate
120 fps2× more
60 fps
Max video bit rate
2570 Mbps3.6× more
720 Mbps
Internal RAW video
Yes
No
Log profile
Canon Log 3
F-Log / F-Log2 / F-Log2 C / HLG
Codecs
Cinema RAW Light, XF-AVC, H.265, H.264
Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT, H.265
EOS R5 C
GFX ETERNA 55
Weight
770 g−1,230 g less
2000 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
142 × 101 × 111 mm
110.8 × 138.2 × 176.8 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, EOS R5 C or GFX ETERNA 55?

EOS R5 C scores 8.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for GFX ETERNA 55 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R5 C and GFX ETERNA 55?

EOS R5 C is 45 MP and GFX ETERNA 55 is 102 MP, so the GFX ETERNA 55 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R5 C and GFX ETERNA 55 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R5 C does not have IBIS, while gFX ETERNA 55 does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R5 C and GFX ETERNA 55?

EOS R5 C weighs 770 g and GFX ETERNA 55 weighs 2000 g, so the EOS R5 C is 1230 g lighter.

Do the EOS R5 C and GFX ETERNA 55 record 4K video?

EOS R5 C: 8K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. GFX ETERNA 55: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R5 C and GFX ETERNA 55 weather sealed?

EOS R5 C: Yes. GFX ETERNA 55: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 320 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R5 C and 520 shots for the GFX ETERNA 55, giving the GFX ETERNA 55 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R5 C launched at $4,499 and GFX ETERNA 55 at $16,499. The EOS R5 C is $12,000 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.