Canon
EOS R
Canon’s first full-frame RF mirrorless — launched the RF mount ecosystem.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Canon
EOS R8
Lightest Canon full-frame mirrorless — R6 II AF in a compact, affordable body.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2023
EOS R8 is 4.6 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R
Wins
EOS R8
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R8 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 8 fps)
- BEOS R8 has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- BEOS R8 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 40,000)
- BEOS R8 has higher Max video bit rate (340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R
136 × 98 × 84 mm
660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R8
133 × 86 × 70 mm
461 g (1.02 lb / 16.26 oz)
EOS R is 3mm wider, 12mm taller, and 14mm thicker than EOS R8.
EOS R is 199 g heavier than EOS R8.
Depth (front-to-back): 84mm EOS R · 70mm EOS R8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R
136 × 98 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R8
133 × 86 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R
136 × 84 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R8
133 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R8
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R8
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 135.8, 98.3, 84.4
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only EOS R supports it
EVF refresh rate
120 Hz vs 60 Hz — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Resolution
30.3 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
AF points / zones
5655 vs 4897 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R8
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.59, 86.11, 70.1
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 40,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R8 supports it
4K max frame rate
59.94 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R
Pros
- ✓First Canon RF body
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓Fully articulating screen
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Single card slot
- –Superseded by R6/R8
EOS R8
Pros
- ✓461g — ultralight full-frame body
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II (same as R6 II)
- ✓4K 60p oversampled — excellent quality
- ✓Accessible $1,499 price
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single SD card slot
- –LP-E17 battery — only 290 CIPA shots
- –USB-C 2.0 — no USB video out
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R or EOS R8?
EOS R8 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for EOS R — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R and EOS R8?
EOS R is 30.3 MP and EOS R8 is 24.2 MP, so the EOS R captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R and EOS R8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R or the EOS R8?
EOS R reaches 8 fps electronic. EOS R8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R and EOS R8?
EOS R weighs 660 g and EOS R8 weighs 461 g, so the EOS R8 is 199 g lighter.
Do the EOS R and EOS R8 record 4K video?
EOS R: 4K up to 29.97p. EOS R8: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R and EOS R8 weather sealed?
EOS R: Yes. EOS R8: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R launched at $2,299 and EOS R8 at $1,499. The EOS R8 is $800 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.