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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR 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
  • Released February 2023
Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the R8 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The R8 was announced 7 years after the Fujifilm X-T1 IR which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the R8 grades vs the Fujifilm X-T1 IR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 R8 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
LaunchedFebruary 2023August 2015More modern by 92 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Canon R8

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 R8 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon R8 comes with external 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-T1 IR has specifications of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs).

Examine the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the R8 vs the Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR is 71 and 79 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R8 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Canon R8 will show extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger R8 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography factors
87
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
76
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
lack of image stabilization
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon R8
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (290 CIPA)
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography highlights
77
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (290 per charge)
63
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography information
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery (290 shots)
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging info
Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging info
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
33
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T1 IR
 Canon EOS R8Fujifilm X-T1 IR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2015-08-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Highest native ISO 102400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 1053 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon RF Fujifilm X
Available lenses 37 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.77x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 461g (1.02 lbs) 440g (0.97 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 350 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,499 $1,299