EOS R8vs Fujifilm X100VIvs A6400
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, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the a6400 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 533g with battery and card | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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