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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Fujifilm X-H1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2023
Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-H2
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-H1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) is very comparable but the R8 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The R8 was released 5 years later than the Fujifilm X-H1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R8 matches up vs the Fujifilm X-H1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 R8 Fujifilm X-H1 
RevealedFebruary 2023February 2018More recent by 61 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1040kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Canon R8

 Fujifilm X-H1 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-H1

 R8 Fujifilm X-H1 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R8 enjoys exterior measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-H1 has specifications of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the R8 vs the Fujifilm X-H1.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and Fujifilm X-H1 is 71 and 61 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and Fujifilm X-H1.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The R8 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The fresher R8 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R8
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H1
87
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proof
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography advice
72
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
low battery power (310 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-H1 Travel photography info
77
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly display
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery power (310 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-H1 as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
low battery power (310 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging factors
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-H1
 Canon EOS R8Fujifilm X-H1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-H1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2018-02-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - X-Processor Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 102400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 204800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1053 325
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 37 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.75x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461g (1.02 lb) 673g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 310 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Launch cost $1,499 $1,300