EOS R8vs X-S20vs Hasselblad X2D 100C

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R8 (2023) From £1099 Best for Full-frame entry View EOS R8
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Fujifilm X-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) From £849 Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C Hasselblad Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) From £7999 Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals View Hasselblad X2D 100C

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.

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

Commercial, Studio & Fine Art Professionals — Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022): 100MP, IBIS, and phase-detect AF in the smallest medium-format mirrorless — the X2D 100C sets the benchmark for image quality.

↓ Full specifications below

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-S20 (2023)

  • You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
  • You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
  • You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs

Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)

  • You need the ultimate medium format image quality alongside modern conveniences
  • You shoot at a level where dynamic range, colour depth, and resolution are critical
  • You want the best Hasselblad mirrorless available today

Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the x-s20 is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R8 (2023)X-S20 (2023)Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
Price £1,099 £849 £7,999
Sensor 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm)
Resolution 24.2MP 26.1MP 100.0MP
Video 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit None
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops 7-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 3.3fps
Battery Life ~220 shots (CIPA) ~750 shots (CIPA) 420 shots (CIPA)
Weight 461g body only 491g body only 895g body only
Dimensions 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.6" fixed touchscreen
Mount Canon RF mount (full-frame) Fujifilm X-mount Hasselblad XCD
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Single SD UHS-I slot Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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