EOS R8vs Fujifilm GFX 100S IIvs OM-5
Fujifilm
Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024)
From £4499
Best for Commercial, studio & landscape professionals
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Which should you buy?
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.
Commercial, Studio & Landscape Professionals — Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024): 102MP medium-format quality in the most accessible GFX body — the best entry point to the Fujifilm GFX system.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
Who should buy what
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 GFX 100S II (2024)
- You need the highest resolution available outside of a Phase One system
- You shoot studio, fashion, landscape, or architecture at a professional level
- You want medium format quality without the bulk of a traditional large-format system
OM-5 (2022)
- You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
- You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
- You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies
Quick take: The fujifilm gfx 100s ii has the highest resolution at 102mp; the om-5 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm gfx 100s ii, om-5 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Fujifilm GFX 100S II (2024) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £4,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 102MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 102.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 7fps | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 460 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 883g body only | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 0.5" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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