EOS R8vs GFX 50S IIvs X-A7
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.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | GFX 50S II (2021) | X-A7 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £2,999 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 51.4MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 3fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 900g body only | 320g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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