Fujifilm X-E4 vs Canon EOS R8
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E4 and Canon EOS R8. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm X-E4 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Canon EOS R8 is from Canon. Both Fujifilm and Canon are well known brands though.
Fujifilm X-E4 were released 2021 and Canon EOS R8 was released 2023. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Fujifilm X-E4 | 2021 |
Canon EOS R8 | 2023 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E4 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS R8 has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Fujifilm X-E4 | 75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Canon EOS R8 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Resolution
Fujifilm X-E4 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R8 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
26 MP
25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160 |
Canon EOS R8 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Fujifilm X-E4 has a 8 % larger resolution than Canon EOS R8. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS R8 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E4. Canon EOS R8 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-E4 has 160 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Fujifilm X-E4 | 160-12800 |
Canon EOS R8 | 100-102400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R8 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E4
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R8
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E4 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R8 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Fujifilm X-E4 | 20 |
Canon EOS R8 | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Fujifilm X-E4 and Canon EOS R8 can shoot movies.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS R8 weighs 461 gr (equal to 1.02 lb) which is 27% heavier than Fujifilm X-E4 and its 364 gr (or 0.8 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Fujifilm X-E4 | 364 gr 0.8 lb |
Canon EOS R8 | 461 gr 1.02 lb |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Canon EOS R8 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E4 and Canon EOS R8, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
Name | Fujifilm X-E4 | Canon EOS R8 |
Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
Release Year | 2021 | 2023 |
Release Date | 2021-01-27 | 2023-02-08 |
MSRP | 849 USD | 1499 USD |
Buy it today | ||
Camera Type |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6240 x 4160 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 26 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | X-Processor 4 | DIGIC X |
Image |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
ISO Range | 160 - 12800 | 100 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 425 | 1053 |
Lens Mount |
Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1620000 | 1620000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD | N/A |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) | 0.7× |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
Frames per second | 20 fps | 6 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Average |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 H.264 |
H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth) |
Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz)32, with Bluetooth 4.2 support) |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone) |
Yes. RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal)
|
GPS | No |
Yes Optional via GP-E2 |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm X-E4 |
Canon EOS R8 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
|
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 380 shots | 220 shots |
Width | 121 mm | 133 mm |
Height | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Depth | 33 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 364 gram | 461 gram |