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 P1000
125x superzoom bridge with 24–3000mm equivalent reach, RAW, and 4K — the ultimate birding compact.
$999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
EOS R8 Mark II is 8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
COOLPIX P1000
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1415 g)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 493)
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 P1000
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1415 g (3.12 lb / 49.91 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 15mm narrower, 29mm shorter, and 102mm thinner than COOLPIX P1000.
EOS R8 Mark II is 916 g lighter than COOLPIX P1000.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 181mm COOLPIX P1000
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 P1000
146 × 119 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 P1000
146 × 181 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
COOLPIX P1000: 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
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Weight
499 g vs 1415 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
AF points / zones
1053 vs 493 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1000
AF low-light limit
-8.5 EV vs -7.5 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.264, MP4, MPEG-4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
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 P1000
Pros
- ✓125x 24–3000mm zoom
- ✓RAW support
- ✓4K video
- ✓Incredible reach
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large body
- –Slow at tele end
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 travel, EOS R8 Mark II or COOLPIX P1000?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P1000 — 499g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P1000?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX P1000 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 P1000 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX P1000 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the COOLPIX P1000?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX P1000 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P1000?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and COOLPIX P1000 weighs 1415 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 916 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P1000 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. COOLPIX P1000: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P1000 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. COOLPIX P1000: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 250 shots for the COOLPIX P1000, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and COOLPIX P1000 at $999. The COOLPIX P1000 is $900 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.