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
Ricoh
GR Digital IV
Cult compact GR Digital with 10MP CCD sensor, fast 28mm equivalent f/1.9 lens, and sensor-shift stabilization.
$599
Launch priceReleased Sep 2011
EOS R8 Mark II is 15 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
GR Digital IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 3,200)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 1.54 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 10 MP)
- BGR Digital IV has lower Weight (219 g vs 499 g)
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
for scale
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 × 33 mm
219 g (0.48 lb / 7.73 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 23mm wider, 30mm taller, and 47mm thicker than GR Digital IV.
EOS R8 Mark II is 280 g heavier than GR Digital IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 33mm GR Digital IV
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
GR Digital IV
109 × 60 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
GR Digital IV
109 × 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
GR Digital IV: 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
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 3,200 — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 1.54 fps — higher is better
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR Digital IV
Codecs
Adds Motion JPEG AVI
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 108.6, 59.8, 32.5
Weight
219 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Card types
Adds Eye-Fi
ISO min (native)
80 vs 100 — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
390 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
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
GR Digital IV
Pros
- ✓Fast f/1.9 GR lens
- ✓CCD rendering
- ✓Compact classic
- ✓Sensor-shift stabilization
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –VGA video only
- –Very old model
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS R8 Mark II or GR Digital IV?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR Digital IV — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and GR Digital IV?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and GR Digital IV is 10 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and GR Digital IV have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while GR Digital IV has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the GR Digital IV?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. GR Digital IV reaches 1.54 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and GR Digital IV?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and GR Digital IV weighs 219 g, so the GR Digital IV is 280 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and GR Digital IV record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. GR Digital IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and GR Digital IV weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. GR Digital IV: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 390 shots for the GR Digital IV, giving the GR Digital IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and GR Digital IV at $599. The GR Digital IV is $1,300 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 Ricoh press materials.