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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20

Portability
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Fujifilm X-S20 front
Portability
72 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
80

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Released February 2023
Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the X-S20 (26MP) is relatively similar but the R8 (Full frame) and X-S20 (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was manufactured 3 months before the X-S20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the R8 grades vs the X-S20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 R8 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Canon R8

		

		

			
 X-S20 R8 
Screen resolution1840k1620kCrisper screen (+220k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 R8 X-S20 
IntroducedFebruary 2023May 2023Similar age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3.00"3.00"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Canon R8 features external dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S20 has specifications of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs).
Check the Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the R8 compared to the X-S20.
Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and X-S20 is 71 and 72 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and X-S20.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R8 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-S20 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.
	
			Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon R8 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-S20 Portrait photography details
86
 has manual focus
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
83
 focusing manually
 megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon R8
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
77
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 above average high ISO (102,400)
 no image stabilization
75
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 includes touch focus
 heavier than average in class (491g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Sports photography camera
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
72
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 good MP (24MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (290 CIPA)
86
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 good battery pack (750 shots)
 has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R8
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S20
77
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 good MP (24MP)
 screen is selfie friendly
 not so great battery (290 shots)
77
 good battery pack (750 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 megapixel count great (26MP)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 heavier than average in class (491 grams)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon R8 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography features
78
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 good sized screen (3.00")
 good MP (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (102,400)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 no image stabilization
 not so great battery (290 CIPA)
86
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 supports RAW formats
 good battery pack (750 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon R8
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S20
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 offers face detect focus
 high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes mic socket
 no image stabilization
77
 display is selfie friendly
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video res high (6240 x 4160 pixels)
 has mic jack
 heavier than average in class (491g)
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-S20 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-S20
 Canon EOS R8Fujifilm X-S20
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-S20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2023-05-24
Body design 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 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Highest native ISO 102400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 160
RAW images    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 1053 425
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 37 86
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen size 3.00 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,840k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 900 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
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 6240 x 4160 @30p, 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 6240x4160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 461g (1.02 lb) 491g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 127 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6")
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 photographs 750 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W235
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,499 $1,299