EOS R8vs X-E3
GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The x-e3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | X-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £300 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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