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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

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.

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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 · 2026FX30Sony · 2022
Price £1,729£599Best
Sensor 24.2MP full-frame CMOS26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP26.1MPBest
Video 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG4K/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 IBIS5-axis Active IBIS
Burst Rate 40fps electronicBest20fps electronic
Battery Life 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF)740 shots (CIPA)Best
Weight 546g (with battery and card)Best579g (body only)
Dimensions —129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm
Weather Sealed YesYes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dotsNo viewfinder
Screen Vari-angle touchscreen3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mountSony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards Single SD (UHS-II)Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, BluetoothUSB-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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