EOS R8vs X100T
Fujifilm
X100T (2014)
Starting from £399 new
Best for Street, travel & compact everyday shooting
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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, Travel & Compact Everyday Shooting — X100T (2014): A polished step between X100S and X100F — the electronic rangefinder OVF mode was unique, and 16MP X-Trans delivers beautiful files at an accessible used price.
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
X100T (2014)
- X100 series enthusiasts who want the rangefinder-era X100 experience at the lowest price
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF with electronic rangefinder overlay
- Travel photographers who want a compact fixed-lens APS-C camera on a tight budget
- Those drawn to the classic X100 design before the X100F's resolution and joystick upgrade
Quick take: The eos r8 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x100t is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | X100T (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £399 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Intelligent Hybrid AF (phase-detect + contrast-detect), face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 440g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 3rd generation with electronic rangefinder mode |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | X100T |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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