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EOS R8 Mark II

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 price

Released Sep 2026

vs
Osmo 360

DJI

Osmo 360

Dual-lens 360 action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS imaging, 8K 360 video, 120MP panoramic photos, IP68 10m waterproofing, and 128GB built-in storage.

$549

Launch price

Released Jul 2025

EOS R8 Mark II is 1.2 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

EOS R8 Mark II

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

8categories

Osmo 360

Sports & ActionTravel

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R8 Mark II wins 2 categories·Osmo 360 wins 3 categories
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
  • BOsmo 360 has lower Weight (183.2 g vs 499 g)
  • BOsmo 360 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
  • BOsmo 360 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 340 shots)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R8 Mark IIOsmo 360
Resolution24.2 MP30.72 MP
SensorFull Frame11.5 x 8.6 mm
ISO max25,60051,200
Burst40 fps20 fps
4K59.94 fps100 fps
IBIS7.5-stopNo
Weight499 g183.2 g
Battery340 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R8 Mark II front view

EOS R8 Mark II

131 × 90 × 80 mm

499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Osmo 360 front view

Osmo 360

36 × 81 × 61 mm

183.2 g (0.40 lb / 6.46 oz)

EOS R8 Mark II is 95mm wider, 9mm taller, and 19mm thicker than Osmo 360.

EOS R8 Mark II is 316 g heavier than Osmo 360.

Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 61mm Osmo 360

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R8 Mark II back view

EOS R8 Mark II

131 × 90 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Osmo 360 back view

Osmo 360

36 × 81 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R8 Mark II top view

EOS R8 Mark II

131 × 80 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Osmo 360

36 × 61 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R8 Mark II

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

Osmo 360

11.5 × 8.6 mm · Compact

99 mm² area

8.7× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R8 Mark II

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Osmo 360: mount data unavailable

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

Use caseEOS R8 Mark IIOsmo 360
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent
10.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited✓ wins
2.5Limited
Landscape
6.0Good✓ wins
3.5Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent
8.0Excellent
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Vlogging
6.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS R8 Mark II

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 0 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds XF-HEVC S

  • 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

  • AA filter

    Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it

Reasons to choose

Osmo 360

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, HEVC

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds RockSteady 3.0, Horizon Lock

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 36.3, 81, 61

  • Card types

    Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC

  • Weight

    183.2 g vs 499 g — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    100 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

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

Osmo 360

Pros

  • 8K 360 video
  • 120MP panoramic photos
  • IP68 and 10m waterproof
  • 128GB built-in storage

Cons

  • Fisheye stitching limits underwater use
  • JPEG photos only
  • 360 workflow adds editing steps

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R8 Mark II
Osmo 360
Resolution
24.2 MP
30.72 MP+27%
Sensor type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
36 x 24 mm
11.5 x 8.6 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R8 Mark II
Osmo 360
Aperture
1.9
Field of view
170 °
EOS R8 Mark II
Osmo 360
Processor
DIGIC X
Image processor
EOS R8 Mark II
Osmo 360
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600
51,200+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
EOS R8 Mark II
Osmo 360
Shutter type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, EOS R8 Mark II or Osmo 360?

EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo 360 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Osmo 360?

EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Osmo 360 is 30.72 MP, so the Osmo 360 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Osmo 360 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Osmo 360 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the Osmo 360?

EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Osmo 360 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Osmo 360?

EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and Osmo 360 weighs 183.2 g, so the Osmo 360 is 316 g lighter.

Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Osmo 360 record 4K video?

EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. Osmo 360: 4K up to 100p.

Are the EOS R8 Mark II and Osmo 360 weather sealed?

EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. Osmo 360: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 640 shots for the Osmo 360, giving the Osmo 360 the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and Osmo 360 at $549. The Osmo 360 is $1,350 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.