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
X5
Flagship 360° action camera with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors, 8K 30fps 360° video, 4K 60fps single-lens mode, 15m waterproofing, and AI-powered PureVideo.
$550
Launch priceReleased Apr 2025
EOS R8 Mark II is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
X5
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)
- BX5 has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 24.2 MP)
- BX5 has lower Weight (200 g vs 499 g)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 120 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
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X5
46 × 125 × 38 mm
200 g (0.44 lb / 7.05 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 35mm shorter than X5 but it is also 85mm wider and 42mm thicker.
EOS R8 Mark II is 299 g heavier than X5.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 38mm X5
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
X5
46 × 125 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
X5
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
X5: 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
X5
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Stabilization modes
Adds FlowState, Horizon Lock 360°, Active HDR…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 46, 124.5, 38.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Resolution
72 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Weight
200 g vs 499 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
X5
Pros
- ✓Dual 1/1.28-inch sensors (2× larger than X4)
- ✓8K 30fps 360° and 5.7K 60fps
- ✓4K 60fps single-lens action mode
- ✓15m waterproof without case
- ✓72MP 360° photos
Cons
- –Premium price vs X4
- –8K workflow is storage-heavy
- –Fixed lenses (not user-swappable in field)
- –Editing 360° footage takes time
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, EOS R8 Mark II or X5?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for X5 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and X5?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and X5 is 72 MP, so the X5 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and X5 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while X5 uses FlowState 6-axis (electronic).
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and X5?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and X5 weighs 200 g, so the X5 is 299 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and X5 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. X5: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and X5 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. X5: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and X5 at $550. The X5 is $1,349 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.