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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
KOMODO 6K

RED

KOMODO 6K

Compact Super 35 global-shutter cinema camera with 6K REDCODE RAW, Canon RF mount, 16+ stops DR, and a built-in 2.9-inch touchscreen.

$5,995

Launch price

Released Oct 2020

EOS R8 Mark II is 5.9 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

EOS R8 Mark II

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

2categories

KOMODO 6K

Video & Hybrid

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R8 Mark II wins 4 categories·KOMODO 6K wins 1 categories
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
  • BKOMODO 6K has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 40 fps)
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1000 g)
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 19.9 MP)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R8 Mark IIKOMODO 6K
Resolution24.2 MP19.9 MP
SensorFull Frame27.03 × 14.26 mm
ISO max25,6003,200
Burst40 fps120 fps
4K59.94 fps60 fps
IBIS7.5-stopNo
Weight499 g1000 g
Battery340 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

KOMODO 6K front view

KOMODO 6K

102 × 102 × 102 mm

1000 g (2.20 lb / 35.27 oz)

EOS R8 Mark II is 12mm shorter and 22mm thinner than KOMODO 6K but it is also 29mm wider.

EOS R8 Mark II is 501 g lighter than KOMODO 6K.

Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 102mm KOMODO 6K

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

KOMODO 6K back view

KOMODO 6K

102 × 102 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

KOMODO 6K top view

KOMODO 6K

102 × 102 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS R8 Mark II

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

KOMODO 6K

27.03 × 14.26 mm · APS-C

385 mm² area

2.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS R8 Mark II

✓ more lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

KOMODO 6K: 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 IIKOMODO 6K
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
6.0Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
1.0Limited
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
2.5Limited
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

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 800 — lower is better

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • Weight

    499 g vs 1000 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

KOMODO 6K

  • Codecs

    Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 102, 102, 102

  • Card types

    Adds CFast 2.0

  • Burst (electronic)

    120 fps vs 40 fps — higher is better

  • Internal RAW video

    Only KOMODO 6K supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • 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

KOMODO 6K

Pros

  • Global shutter Super 35 6K sensor
  • 16+ stops dynamic range
  • REDCODE RAW up to 120fps in 2K
  • Compact 952g aluminum body
  • 12G-SDI + integrated touchscreen

Cons

  • Single CFast 2.0 slot
  • RF mount needs adapters for PL/EF
  • Small integrated monitor
  • No in-body ND filters

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R8 Mark II
KOMODO 6K
Resolution
24.2 MP+22%
19.9 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
Super 35 Global Shutter CMOS
Sensor size
36 x 24 mm
27.03 × 14.26 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS R8 Mark II
KOMODO 6K
Processor
DIGIC X
RED IPP2
EOS R8 Mark II
KOMODO 6K
ISO min (native)
100−700 less
800
ISO max (native)
25,600+3 stops
3,200
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
EOS R8 Mark II
KOMODO 6K
Shutter type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Global shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for travel, EOS R8 Mark II or KOMODO 6K?

EOS R8 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for KOMODO 6K — 499g — ultralight for all-day carry.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO 6K?

EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and KOMODO 6K is 19.9 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO 6K have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while KOMODO 6K does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the KOMODO 6K?

EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. KOMODO 6K reaches 120 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO 6K?

EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and KOMODO 6K weighs 1000 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 501 g lighter.

Do the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO 6K record 4K video?

EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. KOMODO 6K: 6K 17:9 (6144 × 3240) (max), 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS R8 Mark II and KOMODO 6K weather sealed?

EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. KOMODO 6K: No.

How much does each cost?

EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and KOMODO 6K at $5,995. The EOS R8 Mark II is $4,096 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 RED press materials.