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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs FX30
Quick take: The FX30 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the Canon EOS R8 Mark II 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?
FX30 — Video Creators & Filmmakers: 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
FX30 (2022)
is the right camera for you if…
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | FX30Sony · 2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729 | £599Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | 740 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card)Best | 579g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | No viewfinder |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, 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
FX30
Portrait
8.3/10
5.9/10
Street
6.9/10
4.4/10
Travel
6.6/10
5.9/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
6.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
8.2/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.8/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
5.9/10
Landscape
6.4/10
5.2/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
6.2/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.2/10
Food
8.0/10
7.1/10
Macro
8.5/10
5.2/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.0/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
5.6/10
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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