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 B600
Affordable superzoom bridge with 60x optical zoom, 16MP sensor, and built-in Wi-Fi.
$329
Launch priceReleased Jan 2019
EOS R8 Mark II is 7.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
COOLPIX B600
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)
- 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 16 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
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COOLPIX B600
122 × 82 × 99 mm
500 g (1.10 lb / 17.64 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 19mm thinner than COOLPIX B600 but it is also 10mm wider and 8mm taller.
EOS R8 Mark II is 1 g lighter than COOLPIX B600.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 99mm COOLPIX B600
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 B600
122 × 82 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 B600
122 × 99 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
COOLPIX B600
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 B600: 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
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
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX B600
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 121.6, 81.5, 99.2
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 B600
Pros
- ✓60x optical zoom
- ✓Very affordable
- ✓Built-in Wi-Fi
- ✓Easy to use
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –No RAW
- –Fixed lens only
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 B600?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 6.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for COOLPIX B600 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX B600?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX B600 is 16 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX B600 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX B600 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the COOLPIX B600?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX B600 reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX B600?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and COOLPIX B600 weighs 500 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 1 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX B600 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. COOLPIX B600: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX B600 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. COOLPIX B600: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 280 shots for the COOLPIX B600, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and COOLPIX B600 at $329. The COOLPIX B600 is $1,570 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.