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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2023
Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-Pro2, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) is very close but the R8 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The R8 was announced 7 years later than the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the R8 grades vs the Fujifilm X-Pro2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 R8 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
LaunchedFebruary 2023January 2016More recent by 87 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Canon R8

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-Pro2

 R8 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution1620k1620kThe same display resolution

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon R8 provides exterior dimensions 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-Pro2 has sizing of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the R8 compared to the Fujifilm X-Pro2.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 71 and 74 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor measurements. The R8 offers the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher R8 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography info
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography info
87
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Canon R8 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (102,400)
does not have image stabilization
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R8
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (290 per charge)
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography information
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography information
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery power (290 per charge)
63
environment sealing
good MP (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Landscape photography details
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (290 CIPA)
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
33
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-Pro2
 Canon EOS R8Fujifilm X-Pro2
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-Pro2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2023-02-08 2016-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 102400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 1053 273
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 37 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 92%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.6x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 461g (1.02 lb) 495g (1.09 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3295 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1)
Storage slots One 2
Retail cost $1,499 $1,700