EOS R50vs EOS R8vs Fujifilm X100VI
Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Who should buy what
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos r50 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | EOS R8 (2023) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £1,099 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 461g body only | 533g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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