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EOS R8 Mark II

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 price

Released Sep 2026

vs
COOLPIX P1100

Nikon

COOLPIX P1100

Superzoom bridge camera with a 16MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 125x 24-3000mm equivalent lens, 4K video, and RAW support.

$1,149

Launch price

Released Feb 2025

EOS R8 Mark II is 1.6 years newer.

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Wins

8categories

EOS R8 Mark II

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

2categories

COOLPIX P1100

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R8 Mark II wins 4 categories·COOLPIX P1100 wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
  • BCOOLPIX P1100 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 60 fps)
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1410 g)
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R8 Mark IICOOLPIX P1100
Resolution24.2 MP16 MP
SensorFull Frame1/2.3 in.
ISO max25,6006,400
Burst40 fps120 fps
4K59.94 fps30 fps
IBIS7.5-stop4-stop
Weight499 g1410 g
Battery340 shots260 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS R8 Mark II front view

EOS R8 Mark II

131 × 90 × 80 mm

499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

COOLPIX P1100 front view

COOLPIX P1100

146 × 119 × 181 mm

1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)

EOS R8 Mark II is 15mm narrower, 29mm shorter, and 102mm thinner than COOLPIX P1100.

EOS R8 Mark II is 911 g lighter than COOLPIX P1100.

Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 181mm COOLPIX P1100

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS R8 Mark II back view

EOS R8 Mark II

131 × 90 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

COOLPIX P1100 back view

COOLPIX P1100

146 × 119 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS R8 Mark II top view

EOS R8 Mark II

131 × 80 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

COOLPIX P1100 top view

COOLPIX P1100

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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

COOLPIX P1100: 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

Use caseEOS R8 Mark IICOOLPIX P1100
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
2.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited✓ wins
2.0Limited
Landscape
6.0Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
2.0Limited
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
6.5Good✓ wins
3.0Limited

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

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • 1080p max frame rate

    180 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Weight

    499 g vs 1410 g — lower is better

  • Eye AF

    Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it

Reasons to choose

COOLPIX P1100

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face priority, Subject tracking

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264, MPEG-4 AVC

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    7 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • AA filterBoth support aa filter
  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

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 P1100

Pros

  • 125x 24-3000mm optical zoom
  • 4K UHD video
  • RAW still support
  • OLED EVF

Cons

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • Very large for a compact
  • Contrast-detect AF only

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R8 Mark II
COOLPIX P1100
Resolution
24.2 MP+51%
16 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
36 x 24 mm
1/2.3 in.
AA filter
Yes
Yes
EOS R8 Mark II
COOLPIX P1100
Aperture
2.8-8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
24-3000
EOS R8 Mark II
COOLPIX P1100
Processor
DIGIC X
EXPEED image processor
EOS R8 Mark II
COOLPIX P1100
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
25,600+2 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
EOS R8 Mark II
COOLPIX P1100
Shutter type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Mechanical + CMOS electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, EOS R8 Mark II or COOLPIX P1100?

EOS R8 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 2.0/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — 499g — ultralight for all-day carry.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P1100?

EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and COOLPIX P1100 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 P1100 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while COOLPIX P1100 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the COOLPIX P1100?

EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. COOLPIX P1100 reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P1100?

EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 911 g lighter.

Do the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P1100 record 4K video?

EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p.

Are the EOS R8 Mark II and COOLPIX P1100 weather sealed?

EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. COOLPIX P1100: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 260 shots for the COOLPIX P1100, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and COOLPIX P1100 at $1,149. The COOLPIX P1100 is $750 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.