EOS R8vs X-H2vs Ricoh GR III
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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
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
X-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the ricoh gr iii is the most affordable; only the x-h2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | X-H2 (2022) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,399 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 660g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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