EOS R8vs X-H2vs A7 IV
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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
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
A7 IV (2021)
- You want a high-resolution full-frame all-rounder for portraits, weddings, or travel
- You're stepping up from APS-C or a DSLR and want the best all-round full-frame body under £3,000
- You shoot a mix of stills and video and need a single body that handles both seriously
- You want access to the widest lens ecosystem in the mirrorless market
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the eos r8 is the most affordable; only the x-h2, a7 iv are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | X-H2 (2022) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,399 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 660g body only | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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