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
Leica
D-Lux 8
Premium compact with 4/3 sensor, fast 24-75mm equivalent Vario-Summilux zoom, OLED EVF, and 4K video.
$1,595
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
EOS R8 Mark II is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
D-Lux 8
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 30 fps)
- BD-Lux 8 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (250 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 17 MP)
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
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 × 62 mm
397 g (0.88 lb / 14.00 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 1mm wider, 21mm taller, and 18mm thicker than D-Lux 8.
EOS R8 Mark II is 102 g heavier than D-Lux 8.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 62mm D-Lux 8
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
D-Lux 8
130 × 69 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
D-Lux 8
130 × 62 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D-Lux 8
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
3.8× 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
D-Lux 8: 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
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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
D-Lux 8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130, 69, 62
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Weight
397 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 40 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓EVF resolution — Both 2,360,000
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
D-Lux 8
Pros
- ✓4/3 sensor compact
- ✓24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 lens
- ✓OLED EVF
- ✓4K video
Cons
- –Fixed zoom lens
- –No weather sealing
- –Premium compact price
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 sports, EOS R8 Mark II or D-Lux 8?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for D-Lux 8 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D-Lux 8?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D-Lux 8 is 17 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D-Lux 8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D-Lux 8 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the D-Lux 8?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D-Lux 8 reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D-Lux 8?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and D-Lux 8 weighs 397 g, so the D-Lux 8 is 102 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D-Lux 8 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. D-Lux 8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and D-Lux 8 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. D-Lux 8: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and D-Lux 8 at $1,595. The D-Lux 8 is $304 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 Leica press materials.