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
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
Canon
EOS R8 Mark II
Compact 24.2MP full-frame RF body with 5-axis IBIS (up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS), Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 40fps electronic bursts, and 6K-oversampled 4K 60p.
$1,899
Launch priceReleased Sep 2026
EOS R8 Mark II is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R1 has higher EVF resolution (9,440,000 vs 2,360,000)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 340 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (12 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
EOS R1 is 26mm wider, 60mm taller, and 8mm thicker than EOS R8 Mark II.
EOS R1 is 421 g heavier than EOS R8 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 80mm EOS R8 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ 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
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-AVC S, H.265…
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R8 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
499 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓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 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Lightest EOS full-frame body with IBIS (546g)
- ✓Up to 7.5-stop Coordinated Control IS
- ✓40fps electronic + 20-frame pre-capture
- ✓Uncropped 6K-oversampled 4K 60p / FHD 180p
- ✓Wi-Fi 6, USB 10 Gbps, headphone jack
Cons
- –Same 24.2MP sensor as original R8
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –LP-E17 battery (~340 LCD / 220 EVF shots)
- –No mechanical shutter
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R1 or EOS R8 Mark II?
EOS R1 scores 9.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R8 Mark II — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R8 Mark II?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R8 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS R8 Mark II?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS R8 Mark II?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 421 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS R8 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS R8 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS R8 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 340 shots for the EOS R8 Mark II, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS R8 Mark II at $1,899. The EOS R8 Mark II is $4,400 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.