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EOS R8 vs X-T50
Quick take: The X-T50 has the highest resolution at 40MP; only the EOS R8 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-T50 2024
Best for Enthusiast photographers who prioritise style and resolution
£1399
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
EOS R8 — Full-Frame Entry: Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
X-T50 — Enthusiast Photographers Who Prioritise Style And Resolution: The most stylish 40MP camera available — a Film Simulation dial, a compact body, and flagship sensor quality.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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-T50 (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Fujifilm fans who want the latest 40MP sensor in the most stylish body
- Photographers who value the Film Simulation dial for quick creative control
- Travel and street shooters who want a compact, eye-catching camera
- X-T30 II or X-S20 owners looking for a meaningful resolution upgrade
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R8Canon · 2023 | X-T50Fujifilm · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,629 | £1,399Best |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans BSI CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 40.2MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Phase-detect, subject detection AF |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 7 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~305 shots (CIPA, normal mode)Best |
| Weight | 461g (body only) | 389g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 123.8 × 84 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
EOS R8
X-T50
Portrait
7.5/10
7.8/10
Street
6.8/10
7.0/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.5/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
6.0/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
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Filmmaking
6.5/10
6.2/10
Documentary
7.1/10
6.6/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
7.2/10
Landscape
6.2/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
7.6/10
Casual
5.5/10
6.0/10
Food
6.9/10
7.3/10
Macro
7.3/10
7.2/10
Architecture
6.2/10
6.3/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
4.8/10
Fun & simple
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4.7/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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