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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4

Portability
71
Imaging
79
Features
85
Overall
81
Canon EOS R8 front
 
Fujifilm X-T4 front
Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4 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-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T5
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon R8 versus Fujifilm X-T4, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) is fairly comparable but the R8 (Full frame) and Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm X-T4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the R8 grades vs the Fujifilm X-T4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 R8 Fujifilm X-T4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023February 2020More modern by 36 months

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Canon R8

 Fujifilm X-T4 R8 

Common features in the Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T4

 R8 Fujifilm X-T4 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3.00"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1620k1620kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 comes with exterior dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-T4 has dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Canon R8 versus Fujifilm X-T4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the R8 and the Fujifilm X-T4.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and Fujifilm X-T4 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4 top view buttons comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the R8 and Fujifilm X-T4.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The R8 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X-T4 will show greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher R8 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4 sensor size comparison

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R8 Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography highlights
87
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
excellent MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R8 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
good high ISO (102,400)
lack of image stabilization
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon R8 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (290 shots)
85
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery life (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon R8 as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm X-T4 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (290 per charge)
75
great battery life (500 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
excellent MP (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon R8 as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-T4 as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon RF mount)
decent sized screen (3.00")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (290 CIPA)
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery life (500 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon R8
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T4
77
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (607g)
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Canon R8 vs Fujifilm X-T4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Fujifilm X-T4
 Canon EOS R8Fujifilm X-T4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-T4
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2023-02-08 2020-02-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 26MP
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 format
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 1053 425
Lens
Lens support Canon RF Fujifilm X
Amount of lenses 37 54
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3.00 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,690k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.75x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 15.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250s 1/250s
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 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 4096x2160
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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 461g (1.02 lb) 607g (1.34 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5")
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 pictures 500 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 2
Launch cost $1,499 $1,700