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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs X-Pro3

Quick take: The X-Pro3 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the X-Pro3 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-Pro3 — Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts: The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.

Who should buy what
X-Pro3 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
  • Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
  • Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
  • X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026X-Pro3Fujifilm · 2019
Price £1,729£1,599Best
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution 24.2MP26.1MPBest
Video 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles)Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation 7.5-stop IBISNone (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 40fps electronicBest11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic
Battery Life 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF)440 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 546g (with battery and card)497g (body only)Best
Dimensions —140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dotsHybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots
Screen Vari-angle touchscreen3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only)
Mount Canon RF-mountFujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-II)Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

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-Pro3
Portrait
8.3/10
6.5/10
Street
6.9/10
6.8/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
5.5/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
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Filmmaking
7.0/10
5.0/10
Documentary
7.7/10
5.9/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
6.8/10
Landscape
6.4/10
5.6/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
7.1/10
Casual
5.8/10
4.5/10
Food
8.0/10
5.8/10
Macro
8.5/10
5.6/10
Architecture
6.6/10
5.3/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
5.0/10

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 →

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