EOS R8vs X-T3
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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.
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
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-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | X-T3 (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £649 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 539g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 2× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | X-T3 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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