EOS R6 Mark IIvs Fujifilm X-T4vs Nikon Z8
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- You want a capable hybrid camera for both stills and video shooting
- You're considering a mirrorless upgrade from a DSLR
- Note: the X-T5 offers better resolution for stills — consider it if video is secondary
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the fujifilm x-t4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £999 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | 6.5-stop IBIS | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 607g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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