EOS R8vs X-A7vs Fujifilm X100VI
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.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Fujifilm X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | X-A7 (2019) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £399 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 320g body only | 533g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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