Canon
EOS R6 Mark II
Versatile 24.2MP full-frame hybrid with class-leading AF and 4K 60p video.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2022
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 R6 Mark II is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R6 Mark II
Wins
EOS Rebel T8i
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R6 Mark II has higher RAW buffer depth (180 frames vs 60 frames)
- AEOS R6 Mark II 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 R6 Mark II
138 × 98 × 88 mm
670 g (1.48 lb / 23.63 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 R6 Mark II is 5mm shorter than EOS Rebel T8i but it is also 7mm wider and 12mm thicker.
EOS R6 Mark II is 155 g heavier than EOS Rebel T8i.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS R6 Mark II · 76mm EOS Rebel T8i
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R6 Mark II
138 × 98 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 R6 Mark II
138 × 88 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS Rebel T8i
131 × 76 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R6 Mark II
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 R6 Mark II
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 R6 Mark II
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138.4, 98.4, 88.4
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
180 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R6 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
EOS Rebel T8i
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131, 103, 76
Weight
515 g vs 670 g — lower is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.76 × — higher 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
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R6 Mark II
Pros
- ✓Up to 40fps electronic burst
- ✓4K 60p oversampled from 6K
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — superb subject tracking
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
Cons
- –24.2MP may feel limiting for large prints
- –No CFexpress on base body
- –Short battery life vs. A7 IV
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 R6 Mark II or EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS R6 Mark II 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 R6 Mark II and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS R6 Mark II is 24.2 MP and EOS Rebel T8i is 24.1 MP, so the EOS R6 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS Rebel T8i have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R6 Mark II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS Rebel T8i does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R6 Mark II or the EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS R6 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS Rebel T8i reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS R6 Mark II weighs 670 g and EOS Rebel T8i weighs 515 g, so the EOS Rebel T8i is 155 g lighter.
Do the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS Rebel T8i record 4K video?
EOS R6 Mark II: 4K up to 60p. EOS Rebel T8i: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R6 Mark II and EOS Rebel T8i weather sealed?
EOS R6 Mark II: Yes. EOS Rebel T8i: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 760 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R6 Mark II and 640 shots for the EOS Rebel T8i, giving the EOS R6 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R6 Mark II launched at $2,499 and EOS Rebel T8i at $749. The EOS Rebel T8i is $1,750 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.