EOS R8vs X-Pro1
VS
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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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.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
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-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Quick take: The eos r8 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | X-Pro1 (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £249 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 1080p/24p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 450g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | X-Pro1 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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