EOS R8vs GFX 50S IIvs X-E4
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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the x-e4 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-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £2,999 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 51.4MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 3fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 900g body only | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| 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 |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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