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
D810
36MP full-frame DSLR workhorse prized for landscape, studio, and commercial stills.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Jun 2014
EOS R8 Mark II is 12.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
D810
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 51)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (250 Mbps vs 42 Mbps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 50 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 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
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D810
146 × 123 × 82 mm
980 g (2.16 lb / 34.57 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 15mm narrower, 33mm shorter, and 2mm thinner than D810.
EOS R8 Mark II is 481 g lighter than D810.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 82mm D810
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
D810
146 × 123 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
D810
146 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D810
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D810
✓ 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 -2 EV — lower is better
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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 51 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
250 Mbps vs 42 Mbps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 50 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SDHC, SDXC
Reasons to choose
D810
Codecs
Adds H.264, MPEG-4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 123, 81.5
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Card types
Adds CompactFlash
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF magnification — Both 0.7 ×
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
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
D810
Pros
- ✓36MP no OPLF
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Pro F-mount ecosystem
Cons
- –Superseded by D850
- –Slow live view AF
- –Heavy
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 D810?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for D810 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D810?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D810 is 36.3 MP, so the D810 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D810 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D810 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the D810?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D810 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D810?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and D810 weighs 980 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 481 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D810 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. D810: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and D810 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. D810: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 640 shots for the D810, giving the D810 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and D810 at $3,299. The EOS R8 Mark II is $1,400 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.