Canon EOS R8 vs Fujifilm X-A3

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      BrandCanonFujifilm
      ModelEOS R8X-A3
      Predecessor ModelFujifilm X-A2
      Successor ModelFujifilm X-A5
      MSRP$1499 body only ($1699 with 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS)$599 (with 16-50mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels25.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel24.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 25,600
      Photo Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      ProcessorDIGIC XEXR Processor II
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006000 x 4000
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6.5 to +21 EV
      Number of Focus Points105377
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Lens MountCanon RFFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Screen Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, ElectronicFocal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)6.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)40.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting40.0 fps6.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic Shutter
      Up to 40 fps for up to 120 Frames (JPEG) / 56 Frames (Raw)
      Up to 6 fps for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 1000 Frames (Raw)
      Approx. 6.0 fps (JPEG : max. approx. 10 frames)
      Approx. 3.0 fps (JPEG : max. approx. 50 frames)
      * Recordable frame number may vary depending on the type of memory card used.
      * The frame rate varies with shooting condition and the number of images recorded.
      Flash Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II flash metering
      Manual flash
      MULTI flash (stroboscopic)
      Auto external flash metering
      Manual external flash metering
      Continuous shooting priority (CSP) mode
      16
      Auto
      flash on
      flash off
      slow synchro
      rear-curtain synchro
      commander
      Flash Range7.00 m at ISO 200
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX / EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Average
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock(1) Auto AE lock - AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus using One-Shot AF when set to selected metering mode in [C.Fn2: AE lock meter. mode after focus].
      (2)User-set AE lock - Use the AE lock button (update by pressing the button again) in Fv, P, Tv, Av, and M mode.
      Enabled in all metering modes.
      DXO Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      DxO Low Light ISO3295
      DxO Color Depth24.5
      DxO Dynamic Range14.5
      DxO Overall Score93
      Video Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/150/179.82 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveCanon Log 3, HDR-PQ
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 hours - 3840 x [email protected] fps, 1920 x [email protected] fps
      30 min - 3840 x [email protected] fps, 1920 x [email protected]/100 fps
      20 min - 1920 x [email protected]/150 fps
      30 min
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control Wired or via smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%10 to 80%
      Physical Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Dimensions133 x 86 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.39 x 2.76")117 x 67 x 40 mm (4.61 x 2.64 x 1.57")
      Weight (inc. batteries)461 g (1.02 lb / 16.26 oz)339 g (0.75 lb / 11.96 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.6 x 7.5 x 6.1"
      Package Weight2.155 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Battery PackLP-E17NP-W126
      Battery Life290 shots410 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS R8 Fujifilm X-A3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female
      Accessory MountCanon Multi-function accessory shoe
      Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories


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