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
Nikon
COOLPIX A1000
Compact 35x superzoom with 4K, EVF, and tilting touchscreen for travel on a budget.
$479
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
EOS R8 Mark II is 7.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
COOLPIX A1000
4 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 Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 11 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
- BCOOLPIX A1000 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 340 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
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 × 41 mm
330 g (0.73 lb / 11.64 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 17mm wider, 18mm taller, and 39mm thicker than COOLPIX A1000.
EOS R8 Mark II is 169 g heavier than COOLPIX A1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 41mm COOLPIX A1000
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
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 72 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
COOLPIX A1000
114 × 41 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
COOLPIX A1000
6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact
28 mm² area
30.9× 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
COOLPIX A1000: 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
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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
Animal / bird AF
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX A1000
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 114.2, 72.2, 41.1
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Weight
330 g vs 499 g — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
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
COOLPIX A1000
Pros
- ✓35x zoom in compact body
- ✓Built-in EVF
- ✓4K video
- ✓Affordable
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited low light
- –Fixed lens
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 landscape, EOS R8 Mark II or COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 6.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX A1000 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX A1000 is 15.9 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX A1000 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX A1000 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX A1000 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX A1000?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and COOLPIX A1000 weighs 330 g, so the COOLPIX A1000 is 169 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX A1000 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. COOLPIX A1000: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX A1000 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. COOLPIX A1000: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 640 shots for the COOLPIX A1000, giving the COOLPIX A1000 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and COOLPIX A1000 at $479. The COOLPIX A1000 is $1,420 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 Nikon press materials.