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
GO Ultra
Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2024
EOS R8 Mark II is 2.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
GO Ultra
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has lower AF low-light limit (-7.5 EV vs 0 EV)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF frame coverage (100 % vs 0 %)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BGO Ultra has lower Weight (161.4 g vs 499 g)
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
GO Ultra
70 × 49 × 33 mm
161.4 g (0.36 lb / 5.69 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 61mm wider, 41mm taller, and 47mm thicker than GO Ultra.
EOS R8 Mark II is 338 g heavier than GO Ultra.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 33mm GO Ultra
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
GO Ultra
70 × 49 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
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85.6 × 54 mm
GO Ultra
70 × 33 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
GO Ultra: 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 low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs 0 EV — lower is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 0 % — higher is better
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
Reasons to choose
GO Ultra
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.4, 48.8, 33.3
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
161.4 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Resolution
50 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 180 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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
GO Ultra
Pros
- ✓Ultra tiny 39g body
- ✓Magnetic mount system
- ✓4K video
- ✓Wearable POV
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Short battery life
- –Limited manual control
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 GO Ultra?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 6.0/10 for GO Ultra — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and GO Ultra?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and GO Ultra is 50 MP, so the GO Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and GO Ultra have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the GO Ultra?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. GO Ultra reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and GO Ultra?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and GO Ultra weighs 161.4 g, so the GO Ultra is 338 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and GO Ultra record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. GO Ultra: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and GO Ultra weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. GO Ultra: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 640 shots for the GO Ultra, giving the GO Ultra the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and GO Ultra at $299. The GO Ultra is $1,600 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.