EOS R8vs Fujifilm X-Pro3
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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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.
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
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
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the eos r8 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,599 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 497g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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