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
D500
APS-C sports DSLR flagship with 10fps, 153-point AF, and pro build.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2016
EOS R8 Mark II is 10.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
D500
1 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 AF points / zones (1053 vs 153)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 10 fps)
- BD500 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1240 shots vs 340 shots)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 59.94 fps)
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
D500
147 × 115 × 81 mm
860 g (1.90 lb / 30.34 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 16mm narrower, 25mm shorter, and 1mm thinner than D500.
EOS R8 Mark II is 361 g lighter than D500.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 81mm D500
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
D500
147 × 115 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
D500
147 × 81 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D500
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D500
✓ more lensesNikon F
270+
native lenses available
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
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 153 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D500
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 147, 115, 81
Battery life (CIPA)
1240 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, XQD
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
- ✓Microphone jack (3.5mm) — Both support microphone jack (3.5mm)
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
D500
Pros
- ✓10fps APS-C
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Weather sealed
- ✓Great buffer
Cons
- –DSLR
- –APS-C
- –No IBIS
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 D500?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for D500 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D500?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D500 is 20.9 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D500 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D500 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the D500?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D500 reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D500?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and D500 weighs 860 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 361 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D500 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. D500: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and D500 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. D500: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 1,240 shots for the D500, giving the D500 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and D500 at $1,999. The EOS R8 Mark II is $100 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.