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
DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
EOS R8 Mark II is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
Pocket 2
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BPocket 2 has lower Weight (117 g vs 499 g)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 60 fps)
- BPocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (250 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Pocket 2
125 × 38 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 7mm wider, 52mm taller, and 50mm thicker than Pocket 2.
EOS R8 Mark II is 382 g heavier than Pocket 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 30mm Pocket 2
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Pocket 2
125 × 38 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Pocket 2
125 × 30 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Pocket 2: 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R8 Mark II
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
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
250 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Pocket 2
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124.7, 38.1, 30
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
117 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Resolution
64 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
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 wildlife, EOS R8 Mark II or Pocket 2?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Pocket 2 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Pocket 2?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Pocket 2 is 64 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Pocket 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Pocket 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Pocket 2?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and Pocket 2 weighs 117 g, so the Pocket 2 is 382 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Pocket 2 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and Pocket 2 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. Pocket 2: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and Pocket 2 at $349. The Pocket 2 is $1,550 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.