Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Released Jul 2024
Canon
EOS R8
Lightest Canon full-frame mirrorless — R6 II AF in a compact, affordable body.
$1,499
Released Apr 2023
EOS R1 is 1.3 years newer.
Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R8
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS R8 has higher AF points / zones (4897 vs 1053)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BEOS R8 has lower Weight (461 g vs 1115 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
1115 g (2.46 lb / 39.33 oz)
EOS R8
133 × 86 × 70 mm
461 g (1.02 lb / 16.26 oz)
EOS R1 is 25mm wider, 63mm taller, and 17mm thicker than EOS R8.
EOS R1 is 654 g heavier than EOS R8.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 70mm EOS R8
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
EOS R8
133 × 86 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
EOS R8
133 × 70 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
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 R1
✓ 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 R1
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S
Burst (mechanical)
12 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R8
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 86.1, 70
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
4897 vs 1053 — higher is better
Weight
461 g vs 1115 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 102,400
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
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
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or EOS R8?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for EOS R8 — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R8?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while eOS R8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R8?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R8?
EOS R1 weighs 1115 g and EOS R8 weighs 461 g, so the EOS R8 is 654 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R8 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R8: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R8 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R8: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R8 at $1,499. The EOS R8 is $4,800 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.