Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T30
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82 Imaging
70 Features
84 Overall
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2023
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
- Introduced February 2019
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T20
- Updated by Fujifilm X-T30 II

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Overview
Following is a in depth overview of the Canon R8 versus Fujifilm X-T30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) is fairly similar but the R8 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The R8 was unveiled 4 years after the Fujifilm X-T30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the R8 grades against the Fujifilm X-T30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 & Fujifilm X-T30. The full galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery & Fujifilm X-T30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Fujifilm X-T30
R8 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Introduced | February 2023 | ![]() | February 2019 | More modern by 49 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+580k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Canon R8
Fujifilm X-T30 | R8 |
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Common features in the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T30
R8 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-T30 has proportions of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).
Check the Canon R8 versus Fujifilm X-T30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the R8 versus the Fujifilm X-T30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and Fujifilm X-T30 is 71 and 82 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and Fujifilm X-T30.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R8 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger R8 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T30 Specifications
Canon EOS R8 | Fujifilm X-T30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon EOS R8 | Fujifilm X-T30 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2023-02-08 | 2019-02-14 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | X-Processor 4 |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6240 x 4160 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 12800 |
Max enhanced ISO | 204800 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Fujifilm X |
Available lenses | 37 | 54 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3.00" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 2,360 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.62x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Fastest quiet 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 WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 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 | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, 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 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 461 grams (1.02 pounds) | 383 grams (0.84 pounds) |
Dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") |
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 | 380 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-W126S |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $1,499 | $899 |