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
WG-8
Rugged waterproof compact with 20MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 5x 28-140mm equivalent zoom, 4K video, GPS, and macro lights.
$399
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
EOS R8 Mark II is 2.2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
WG-8
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 9)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 1080p max frame rate (180 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BWG-8 has lower Weight (242 g vs 499 g)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher 4K max frame rate (59.94 fps vs 30 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
for scale
WG-8
118 × 66 × 33 mm
242 g (0.53 lb / 8.54 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 13mm wider, 24mm taller, and 47mm thicker than WG-8.
EOS R8 Mark II is 257 g heavier than WG-8.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 33mm WG-8
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
WG-8
118 × 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
WG-8
118 × 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
WG-8: 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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 9 — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
180 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
WG-8
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Pet
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 118.2, 65.5, 33.1
Weight
242 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 340 shots
- ✓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
WG-8
Pros
- ✓Waterproof and dustproof
- ✓4K video
- ✓GPS and compass
- ✓Macro stand included
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Limited manual control
- –No RAW focus
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 sports, EOS R8 Mark II or WG-8?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for WG-8 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and WG-8?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and WG-8 is 20 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and WG-8 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while WG-8 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and WG-8?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and WG-8 weighs 242 g, so the WG-8 is 257 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and WG-8 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. WG-8: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and WG-8 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. WG-8: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 340 shots for the WG-8, giving the WG-8 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and WG-8 at $399. The WG-8 is $1,500 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.