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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20

Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Fujifilm X-T20 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2023
Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Photography Glossary

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) is fairly comparable but the R8 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was announced 6 years after the Fujifilm X-T20 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the R8 matches up versus the Fujifilm X-T20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 R8 Fujifilm X-T20 
LaunchedFebruary 2023January 2017More modern by 74 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k920kSharper display (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Canon R8

 Fujifilm X-T20 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T20

 R8 Fujifilm X-T20 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3.00"3"Equal display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 features outside 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) and the Fujifilm X-T20 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the R8 against the Fujifilm X-T20.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and Fujifilm X-T20 is 71 and 83 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and Fujifilm X-T20.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The R8 contains the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The more recent R8 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon R8
Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
77
screen articulates
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (102,400)
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 Sports photography information
Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography information
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
75
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
76
includes focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography features
Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery pack (290 shots)
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging details
77
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
does not have image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T20
 Canon EOS R8Fujifilm X-T20
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-T20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2023-02-08 2017-01-18
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - X-Processor Pro2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1053 325
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 37 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.62x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m (ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 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 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461 grams (1.02 lb) 383 grams (0.84 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6")
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 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,499 $900