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
X4
8K 360 action camera with dual 1/2-inch sensors, 72MP photos, 4K60 single-lens mode, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproofing.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
EOS R8 Mark II is 2.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
X4
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)
- BX4 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BX4 has lower Weight (203 g vs 499 g)
- 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
X4
46 × 124 × 38 mm
203 g (0.45 lb / 7.16 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 34mm shorter than X4 but it is also 85mm wider and 42mm thicker.
EOS R8 Mark II is 296 g heavier than X4.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 38mm X4
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
X4
46 × 124 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
X4
46 × 38 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
X4: 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
X4
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, 360° Horizon Lock, Active HDR
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 123.6, 37.6
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
203 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
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
X4
Pros
- ✓8K 360 video
- ✓72MP 360 photos
- ✓4K60 single-lens mode
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –8K runtime ~75 min
- –Larger than Ace Pro
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 X4?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for X4 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and X4?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X4 is 72 MP, so the X4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and X4 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X4 uses FlowState + 360° Horizon Lock (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the X4?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and X4?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and X4 weighs 203 g, so the X4 is 296 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and X4 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. X4: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and X4 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. X4: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 640 shots for the X4, giving the X4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and X4 at $499. The X4 is $1,400 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.