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
Insta360
Ace Pro 2
8K Leica-lens action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K60 Active HDR, PureVideo low-light mode, and 12m waterproofing.
$449
Launch priceReleased Oct 2024
EOS R8 Mark II is 1.9 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
Ace Pro 2
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- 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 2 has lower Weight (177.2 g vs 499 g)
- BAce Pro 2 has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
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
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 59mm wider, 38mm taller, and 42mm thicker than Ace Pro 2.
EOS R8 Mark II is 322 g heavier than Ace Pro 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 38mm Ace Pro 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
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 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
Ace Pro 2
72 × 38 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Ace Pro 2
9.6 × 7.2 mm · Compact
69 mm² area
12.5× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Ace Pro 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
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
AA filter
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro 2
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
177.2 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Ace Pro 2 supports it
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both 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
Ace Pro 2
Pros
- ✓8K30 video
- ✓1/1.3-inch Leica lens
- ✓PureVideo night mode
- ✓12m waterproof
Cons
- –8K drains battery faster
- –Premium vs DJI Action
- –Fixed lens
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 portraits, EOS R8 Mark II or Ace Pro 2?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Ace Pro 2 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Ace Pro 2?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Ace Pro 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Ace Pro 2 uses FlowState electronic stabilization (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the Ace Pro 2?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Ace Pro 2?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 322 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Ace Pro 2 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and Ace Pro 2 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. Ace Pro 2: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and Ace Pro 2 at $449. The Ace Pro 2 is $1,450 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.