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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2

Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Fujifilm X-H2 front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Released February 2023
Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed September 2022
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-H1
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon R8 versus Fujifilm X-H2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-H2 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was announced 6 months after the Fujifilm X-H2 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the R8 scores vs the Fujifilm X-H2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 R8 Fujifilm X-H2 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Canon R8

 Fujifilm X-H2 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-H2

 R8 Fujifilm X-H2 
RevealedFebruary 2023September 2022Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3.00"3.00"Equal display sizing
Display resolution1620k1620kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-H2 has measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Check out the Canon R8 versus Fujifilm X-H2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the R8 and the Fujifilm X-H2.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and Fujifilm X-H2 is 71 and 62 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and Fujifilm X-H2.

Plainly, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The R8 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-H2 will provide greater detail with its extra 16MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography features
86
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
85
focusing manually
resolution is high (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography advice
Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography advice
77
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
lack of image stabilization
73
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather sealing
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-H2 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (290 per charge)
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (680 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography information
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery (290 per charge)
74
good battery life (680 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is high (40 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography information
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (290 CIPA)
86
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is high (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (680 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external mic support
heavier than others in class (660 grams)
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-H2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-H2
 Canon EOS R8Fujifilm X-H2
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-H2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2022-09-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 40 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 7728 x 5152
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 64
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1053 425
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 37 82
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,620k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/180000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 15.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 8192 x 4320 @ 30p
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461g (1.02 pounds) 660g (1.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 680 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD
Card slots 1 2
Price at release $1,499 $1,999