Canon R8 vs Sony FX30
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
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64 Imaging
73 Features
92 Overall
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Canon R8 vs Sony FX30 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
- Launched February 2023
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Released September 2022

Canon R8 vs Sony FX30 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Canon R8 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is fairly well matched but the R8 (Full frame) and FX30 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizes.

The R8 was released 5 months later than the FX30 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony FX30 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the R8 grades versus the FX30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon R8 vs Sony FX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 & Sony FX30. The complete galleries are available at Canon R8 Gallery & Sony FX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Sony FX30
R8 | FX30 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Canon R8
FX30 | R8 | |||
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Display resolution | 2360k | ![]() | 1620k | Clearer display (+740k dot) |
Common features in the Canon R8 and Sony FX30
R8 | FX30 | |||
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Released | February 2023 | ![]() | September 2022 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated display |
Display dimension | 3.00" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both good for selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon R8 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 features exterior measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).
Contrast the Canon R8 and Sony FX30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the R8 and the FX30.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and FX30 is 71 and 64 respectively.

Canon R8 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and FX30.
All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The R8 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony FX30 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

Canon R8 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon R8 vs Sony FX30 Specifications
Canon EOS R8 | Sony FX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R8 | Sony FX30 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Launched | 2023-02-08 | 2022-09-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 24MP | 26MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6192 x 4128 |
Maximum native ISO | 102400 | 32000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 204800 | 102400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Sony E |
Total lenses | 37 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
Display size | 3.00" | 3.00" |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dot | 2,360k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 461g (1.02 lbs) | 646g (1.42 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
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 photographs | 570 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Single UHS-II SD card slot | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | One | 2 |
Retail price | $1,499 | $1,800 |