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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Fujifilm X-T3 front
Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3 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-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T4
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Canon R8 versus Fujifilm X-T3, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) is pretty comparable but the R8 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The R8 was revealed 4 years later than the Fujifilm X-T3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the R8 scores against the Fujifilm X-T3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 R8 Fujifilm X-T3 
ReleasedFebruary 2023September 2018More recent by 54 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1040kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Canon R8

 Fujifilm X-T3 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T3

 R8 Fujifilm X-T3 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon R8 enjoys external measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T3 has specifications of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Canon R8 versus Fujifilm X-T3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the R8 and the Fujifilm X-T3.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and Fujifilm X-T3 is 71 and 71 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and Fujifilm X-T3.

As you can see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The R8 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-T3 will produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer R8 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon R8
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
86
has manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography information
Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography information
77
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
no image stabilization
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
features touch focus
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 Travel photography details
Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography details
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
74
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
MP count excellent (26MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography advice
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
MP count excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R8 as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
77
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
no image stabilization
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T3
 Canon EOS R8Fujifilm X-T3
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-T3
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2018-09-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - X-Processor 4
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6240 x 4160
Max native ISO 102400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 1053 425
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Total lenses 37 54
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,690 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.75x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
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 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461g (1.02 pounds) 539g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3")
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 photos 390 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 NP-W126S
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Single UHS-II SD card slot -
Card slots Single Two
Cost at release $1,499 $1,500