EOS R8vs X-T30 IIvs OM-D E-M10 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.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | X-T30 II (2021) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £499 | £469 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 383g body only | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | 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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