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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
Ace Pro

Insta360

Ace Pro

Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.

$399

Launch price

Released Nov 2023

EOS R8 Mark II is 2.8 years newer.

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Wins

6categories

EOS R8 Mark II

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

5categories

Ace Pro

Sports & ActionTravel

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R8 Mark II wins 3 categories·Ace Pro wins 2 categories
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
  • BAce Pro has lower Weight (179.8 g vs 499 g)
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
  • BAce Pro has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R8 Mark IIAce Pro
Resolution24.2 MP48 MP
SensorFull Frame1/1.3 inch
ISO max25,6006,400
Burst40 fps15 fps
4K59.94 fps120 fps
IBIS7.5-stopNo
Weight499 g179.8 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

Ace Pro front view

Ace Pro

72 × 52 × 39 mm

179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)

EOS R8 Mark II is 59mm wider, 38mm taller, and 41mm thicker than Ace Pro.

EOS R8 Mark II is 319 g heavier than Ace Pro.

Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 39mm Ace Pro

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

Ace Pro back view

Ace Pro

72 × 52 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

Ace Pro top view

Ace Pro

72 × 39 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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Ace Pro: 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 IIAce Pro
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
8.0Excellent
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Landscape
6.0Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
4.5Fair
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

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Ace Pro

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, H.265

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock, Active HDR

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    179.8 g vs 499 g — lower is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better

  • Resolution

    48 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 6 fps
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen

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

Ace Pro

Pros

  • 1/1.3-inch sensor
  • 4K120 slow-mo
  • Leica color science
  • Flip touchscreen

Cons

  • Superseded by Ace Pro 2
  • No 8K
  • Fixed lens

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R8 Mark II
Ace Pro
Resolution
24.2 MP
48 MP+98%
Sensor type
CMOS
1/1.3-inch CMOS (Leica co-engineered)
Sensor size
36 x 24 mm
1/1.3 inch
AA filter
Yes
EOS R8 Mark II
Ace Pro
Aperture
f/2.6
EOS R8 Mark II
Ace Pro
Processor
DIGIC X
Image processor
EOS R8 Mark II
Ace Pro
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600+2 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
EOS R8 Mark II
Ace Pro
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 Ace Pro?

EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Ace Pro — 24.2MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Ace Pro?

EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Ace Pro is 48 MP, so the Ace Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Ace Pro have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Ace Pro uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic).

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the Ace Pro?

EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Ace Pro?

EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g, so the Ace Pro is 319 g lighter.

Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Ace Pro record 4K video?

EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p.

Are the EOS R8 Mark II and Ace Pro weather sealed?

EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. Ace Pro: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

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

How much does each cost?

EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and Ace Pro at $399. The Ace Pro is $1,500 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 Insta360 press materials.