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 Rebel T8i
Popular entry APS-C DSLR (850D) with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF in live view, and 4K video.
$749
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
EOS R1 is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
EOS Rebel T8i
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher IBIS effectiveness (8.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- 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 Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
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 Rebel T8i
131 × 103 × 76 mm
515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
EOS R1 is 27mm wider, 47mm taller, and 11mm thicker than EOS Rebel T8i.
EOS R1 is 405 g heavier than EOS Rebel T8i.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 76mm EOS Rebel T8i
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 Rebel T8i
131 × 103 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 Rebel T8i
131 × 76 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
EOS Rebel T8i
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
2.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS Rebel T8i
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
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
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
EVF resolution
9,440,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS Rebel T8i
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131, 103, 76
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Weight
515 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓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
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 Rebel T8i
Pros
- ✓Dual Pixel AF live view
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓4K video
- ✓Articulating screen
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No IBIS
- –4K crop
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 landscape, EOS R1 or EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS R1 scores 7.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS Rebel T8i — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and EOS Rebel T8i is 24.1 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS Rebel T8i have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS Rebel T8i does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS Rebel T8i reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and EOS Rebel T8i weighs 515 g, so the EOS Rebel T8i is 405 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and EOS Rebel T8i record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. EOS Rebel T8i: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and EOS Rebel T8i weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. EOS Rebel T8i: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the EOS Rebel T8i, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and EOS Rebel T8i at $749. The EOS Rebel T8i is $5,550 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon press materials.