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 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
EOS R8 Mark II is 11 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
X4 Air
2 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 Battery life (CIPA) (340 shots vs -1 shots)
- 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 3,200)
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
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X4 Air
46 × 114 × 37 mm
165 g (0.36 lb / 5.82 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 24mm shorter than X4 Air but it is also 85mm wider and 43mm thicker.
EOS R8 Mark II is 334 g heavier than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 37mm X4 Air
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 Air
46 × 114 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
X4 Air
46 × 37 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 Air: 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
Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots vs -1 shots — higher 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
Reasons to choose
X4 Air
Codecs
Adds H.264, AVC, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 113.8, 37
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
165 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Internal RAW video
Only X4 Air supports it
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Resolution
29 MP vs 24.2 MP — 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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
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 Air?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for X4 Air — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and X4 Air?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X4 Air is 29 MP, so the X4 Air captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the X4 Air?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. X4 Air reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and X4 Air?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and X4 Air weighs 165 g, so the X4 Air is 334 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and X4 Air record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. X4 Air: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and X4 Air weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. X4 Air: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and -1 shots for the X4 Air, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and X4 Air at $400. The X4 Air is $1,499 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.