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
D850
Legendary 45MP DSLR still favored by landscape and studio photographers.
$3,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2017
EOS R8 Mark II is 9.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
D850
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 7 fps)
- BD850 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1840 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
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D850
146 × 124 × 79 mm
1005 g (2.22 lb / 35.45 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 15mm narrower and 34mm shorter than D850 but it is also 1mm thicker.
EOS R8 Mark II is 506 g lighter than D850.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 79mm D850
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
D850
146 × 124 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
D850
146 × 79 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
D850
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
D850
✓ 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
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
1053 vs 153 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
D850
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 124, 78.5
Card types
Adds SD/SDHC/SDXC, CFexpress Type B / XQD
Battery life (CIPA)
1840 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
64 vs 100 — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
7 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓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
D850
Pros
- ✓45MP DSLR classic
- ✓Excellent dynamic range
- ✓Huge F-mount lens library
Cons
- –DSLR mirror system
- –Heavy
- –No modern mirrorless AF
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 D850?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for D850 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D850?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and D850 is 45.7 MP, so the D850 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D850 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while D850 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the D850?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. D850 reaches 7 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and D850?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and D850 weighs 1005 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 506 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and D850 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. D850: 4K up to 29.97p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and D850 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. D850: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 1,840 shots for the D850, giving the D850 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and D850 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.