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
Sony
FX9
Full-frame 6K XDCAM camcorder with Dual Base ISO, S-Cinetone, Fast Hybrid AF, variable ND, and oversampled DCI 4K up to 60p.
$10,998
Launch priceReleased Sep 2019
EOS R8 Mark II is 7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
FX9
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 0 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 800)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 4,000)
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
FX9
146 × 143 × 229 mm
2000 g (4.41 lb / 70.55 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 15mm narrower, 53mm shorter, and 149mm thinner than FX9.
EOS R8 Mark II is 1501 g lighter than FX9.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 229mm FX9
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
FX9
146 × 143 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
FX9
146 × 229 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
FX9
35.7 × 18.8 mm · APS-C
671 mm² area
1.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
FX9
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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 EV — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XF-HEVC S
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds IBIS, Coordinated Control IS, Movie Digital IS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 89.9, 79.8
ISO min (native)
100 vs 800 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
FX9
Codecs
Adds XAVC-I, XAVC-L, MPEG HD422
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146, 142.5, 229
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Card types
Adds XQD, Memory Stick Duo
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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
FX9
Pros
- ✓Full-frame 6K Exmor R oversampling
- ✓Dual Base ISO 800 / 4000
- ✓S-Cinetone + S-Log3
- ✓Built-in variable ND (1/4–1/128)
- ✓12G-SDI + dual XQD slots
Cons
- –Large shoulder-cam form factor
- –Body-only is 2 kg
- –XQD media (not CFexpress)
- –6K not recorded natively (oversampled 4K)
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 wildlife, EOS R8 Mark II or FX9?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 9.0/10 versus 3.0/10 for FX9 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and FX9?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and FX9 is 19 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and FX9 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while FX9 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and FX9?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and FX9 weighs 2000 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 1501 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and FX9 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. FX9: 6K oversampled → DCI 4K / UHD 4K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and FX9 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. FX9: Yes.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and FX9 at $10,998. The EOS R8 Mark II is $9,099 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 Sony press materials.