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
OM System
Tough TG-7 Industry
TG-7-based industrial microscope documentation kit with Super Adapter, rugged body, C4K video, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and HDMI output.
$1,699
Launch priceReleased Jan 2025
EOS R8 Mark II is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
Tough TG-7 Industry
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 25)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 12 MP)
- BTough TG-7 Industry has lower Weight (249 g vs 499 g)
- 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Tough TG-7 Industry
114 × 66 × 33 mm
249 g (0.55 lb / 8.78 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 17mm wider, 24mm taller, and 47mm thicker than Tough TG-7 Industry.
EOS R8 Mark II is 250 g heavier than Tough TG-7 Industry.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 33mm Tough TG-7 Industry
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Tough TG-7 Industry
114 × 66 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
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Tough TG-7 Industry
114 × 33 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
Tough TG-7 Industry: 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
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
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AF points / zones
1053 vs 25 — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
Tough TG-7 Industry
Codecs
Adds H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 113.9, 65.8, 32.7
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Weight
249 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
Tough TG-7 Industry
Pros
- ✓Microscope adapter kit
- ✓Rugged TG-7 platform
- ✓C4K video
- ✓HDMI review workflow
Cons
- –Specialized industrial kit
- –Small sensor
- –Much pricier than TG-7 body
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 portraits, EOS R8 Mark II or Tough TG-7 Industry?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Tough TG-7 Industry — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Tough TG-7 Industry?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and Tough TG-7 Industry is 12 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Tough TG-7 Industry have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Tough TG-7 Industry does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the Tough TG-7 Industry?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. Tough TG-7 Industry reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and Tough TG-7 Industry?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and Tough TG-7 Industry weighs 249 g, so the Tough TG-7 Industry is 250 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and Tough TG-7 Industry record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. Tough TG-7 Industry: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and Tough TG-7 Industry weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. Tough TG-7 Industry: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 640 shots for the Tough TG-7 Industry, giving the Tough TG-7 Industry the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and Tough TG-7 Industry at $1,699. The Tough TG-7 Industry is $200 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 OM System press materials.