Decision tools · Compare
Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs X-H2
Quick take: The X-H2 has the highest resolution at 40MP; the X-H2 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Price buttons are affiliate links — GearFrame may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never affects a score. Learn more
Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-H2 — High-Res Stills & Landscape: Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | X-H2Fujifilm · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729Best | £1,849 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ~540 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card)Best | 660g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
X-H2
Portrait
8.3/10
8.2/10
Street
6.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
7.9/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
7.1/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
8.1/10
Landscape
6.4/10
7.1/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
8.2/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.4/10
Food
8.0/10
7.6/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.3/10
Architecture
6.6/10
7.3/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
5.2/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
Next
More comparisons with Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Camera family history