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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

Ricoh

WG-80

Rugged waterproof compact with 16MP sensor, 5x zoom, ring light, and microscope-friendly macro shooting.

$329

Launch price

Released Jun 2022

EOS R8 Mark II is 4.3 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

EOS R8 Mark II

Sports & ActionWildlife

Wins

1categories

WG-80

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS R8 Mark II wins 4 categories·WG-80 wins 1 categories
  • 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-80 has lower Weight (194 g vs 499 g)
  • AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (250 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS R8 Mark IIWG-80
Resolution24.2 MP16 MP
SensorFull Frame1/2.3 inch
ISO max25,6006,400
Burst40 fps
4K59.94 fps
IBIS7.5-stopNo
Weight499 g194 g
Battery340 shots300 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

WG-80

123 × 62 × 30 mm

194 g (0.43 lb / 6.84 oz)

EOS R8 Mark II is 9mm wider, 28mm taller, and 50mm thicker than WG-80.

EOS R8 Mark II is 305 g heavier than WG-80.

Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 30mm WG-80

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

WG-80

123 × 62 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

WG-80

123 × 30 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 lenses

Canon RF

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

WG-80: 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 IIWG-80
Portrait
7.5Good✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
6.0Good✓ wins
1.5Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
5.5Fair
Wildlife
9.0Excellent✓ wins
1.5Limited
Vlogging
6.5Good✓ wins
2.0Limited

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

  • 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-80

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Pet

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 122.5, 61.5, 29.5

  • Weight

    194 g vs 499 g — lower is better

Both cameras share

  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 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-80

Pros

  • Waterproof and shockproof
  • 5x optical zoom
  • Ring light macro
  • Affordable rugged compact

Cons

  • Small sensor
  • Full HD only
  • Basic LCD

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS R8 Mark II
WG-80
Resolution
24.2 MP+51%
16 MP
Sensor type
CMOS
1/2.3" CMOS
Sensor size
36 x 24 mm
1/2.3 inch
AA filter
Yes
EOS R8 Mark II
WG-80
Aperture
F3.5-F5.5
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
28-140 mm
EOS R8 Mark II
WG-80
Processor
DIGIC X
Image processor
EOS R8 Mark II
WG-80
ISO min (native)
100−25 less
125
ISO max (native)
25,600+2 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
6,400
EOS R8 Mark II
WG-80
Shutter type
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/4000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, EOS R8 Mark II or WG-80?

EOS R8 Mark II scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for WG-80 — 40fps burst — pro-level action capture.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and WG-80?

EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and WG-80 is 16 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS R8 Mark II and WG-80 have in-body image stabilization?

EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while WG-80 does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and WG-80?

EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and WG-80 weighs 194 g, so the WG-80 is 305 g lighter.

Do the EOS R8 Mark II and WG-80 record 4K video?

EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. WG-80: Full HD.

Are the EOS R8 Mark II and WG-80 weather sealed?

EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. WG-80: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 300 shots for the WG-80, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and WG-80 at $329. The WG-80 is $1,570 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.