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
RED
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Large-format global-shutter cinema flagship with 8K VV, 120fps, and pro broadcast I/O.
$44,500
Launch priceReleased Apr 2022
EOS R8 Mark II is 4.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 3620 g)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 73 frames)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 2,360,000)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps)
- BV-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has higher 4K max frame rate (120 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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V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 × 150 mm
3620 g (7.98 lb / 127.69 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 18mm shorter and 70mm thinner than V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV but it is also 16mm wider.
EOS R8 Mark II is 3121 g lighter than V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 150mm V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 108 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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
116 × 150 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
40.96 × 21.6 mm · Full Frame
885 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 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
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 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
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
499 g vs 3620 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Codecs
Adds REDCODE RAW HQ/MQ/LQ
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 115.5, 108, 149.63
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
EVF resolution
5,760,000 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
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
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV
Pros
- ✓8K VV global shutter
- ✓120fps 8K
- ✓Pro I/O
- ✓REDCODE RAW ecosystem
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Massive data rates
- –Requires pro crew
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS R8 Mark II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R8 Mark II or V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV scores 9.5/10 versus 3.5/10 for EOS R8 Mark II — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV is 35.4 MP, so the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weighs 3620 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 3121 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: 8K VV (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 520 shots for the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV, giving the V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and V-RAPTOR XL 8K VV at $44,500. The EOS R8 Mark II is $42,601 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.