EOS R8vs Sony A7R Vvs Sony FX30
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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its 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
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the eos r8 is the most affordable; only the sony a7r v, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Sony A7R V (2022) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £3,899 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 8K/25p, 4K/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 8-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 723g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony FE (E-mount) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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