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
SOFORT 2
Hybrid instant camera with digital capture, Bluetooth, internal image storage, and Instax mini printing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Nov 2023
EOS R8 Mark II is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
SOFORT 2
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 1,600)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 4.9 MP)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (340 shots vs 100 shots)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (250 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
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
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 × 44 mm
320 g (0.71 lb / 11.29 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 8mm wider, 3mm taller, and 36mm thicker than SOFORT 2.
EOS R8 Mark II is 179 g heavier than SOFORT 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 44mm SOFORT 2
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
SOFORT 2
123 × 87 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
SOFORT 2
123 × 44 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
SOFORT 2: 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
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
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 1,600 — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 4.9 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
SOFORT 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 122.9, 86.9, 43.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC
Weight
320 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
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
SOFORT 2
Pros
- ✓Hybrid instant workflow
- ✓Bluetooth
- ✓Creative film styles
- ✓Instax mini prints
Cons
- –Tiny sensor
- –No video
- –Instant-camera image quality
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 SOFORT 2?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for SOFORT 2 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and SOFORT 2?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and SOFORT 2 is 4.9 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and SOFORT 2 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while SOFORT 2 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and SOFORT 2?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and SOFORT 2 weighs 320 g, so the SOFORT 2 is 179 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and SOFORT 2 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. SOFORT 2: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and SOFORT 2 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. SOFORT 2: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 100 shots for the SOFORT 2, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and SOFORT 2 at $399. The SOFORT 2 is $1,500 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.