Canon R8 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon R8 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (51MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and Fujifilm GFX 50S (Medium format) posses different sensor measurements.

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The R8 was manufactured 6 years after the Fujifilm GFX 50S which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the R8 matches up versus the Fujifilm GFX 50S for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R8 and Fujifilm GFX 50S. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery and Fujifilm GFX 50S Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 has outer measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm GFX 50S has proportions of 148mm x 94mm x 91mm (5.8" x 3.7" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R8 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the R8 and the Fujifilm GFX 50S.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and Fujifilm GFX 50S is 71 and 59 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and Fujifilm GFX 50S.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The R8 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 50S will offer extra detail due to its extra 27 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent R8 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.