EOS R8vs X-T5vs Nikon D7500
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.
Portraits & Landscape — X-T5 (2022): Fujifilm's finest stills camera — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, and the most distinctive colour rendering available.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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-T5 (2022)
- You're a photographer first and video is secondary or completely irrelevant
- You want the highest resolution Fujifilm's APS-C system can deliver
- You value a compact, tactile camera with physical dials and classic controls
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Quick take: The x-t5 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the x-t5, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | X-T5 (2022) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 10-bit | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 557g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 129.5 × 91.1 × 63.8mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual slots: UHS-II + UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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