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
PXW-Z200
AI-powered XDCAM with 1-inch Exmor RS sensor, 20x G Lens zoom, 4K60/120p, 12G-SDI, XAVC MXF, variable ND, and RTMP/SRT streaming.
$3,999
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
EOS R8 Mark II is 2 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
PXW-Z200
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1960 g)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 fps)
- BPXW-Z200 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BPXW-Z200 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 340 shots)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 14 MP)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 × 371 mm
1960 g (4.32 lb / 69.14 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 44mm narrower, 111mm shorter, and 291mm thinner than PXW-Z200.
EOS R8 Mark II is 1461 g lighter than PXW-Z200.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 371mm PXW-Z200
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
PXW-Z200
176 × 201 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
PXW-Z200
176 × 371 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
PXW-Z200
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
PXW-Z200: 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 -4 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
Weight
499 g vs 1960 g — lower is better
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Weather sealing
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
Reasons to choose
PXW-Z200
Codecs
Adds XAVC MXF, XAVC S-I, XAVC HS…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 175.6, 201.3, 371.1
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
EVF magnification
0.78 × vs 0.7 × — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
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
PXW-Z200
Pros
- ✓12G-SDI + timecode in/out for broadcast
- ✓XAVC MXF / XAVC S-I / XAVC HS codecs
- ✓AI subject recognition AF + auto framing
- ✓4K up to 60p / 120p slow motion
- ✓Variable ND (1/4–1/128) + S-Cinetone
Cons
- –Premium over HXR-NX800
- –Heavy at 1.96 kg body-only
- –Some MXF features require firmware 2.0+
- –C3 Portal streaming is paid add-on
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 landscape, EOS R8 Mark II or PXW-Z200?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 6.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for PXW-Z200 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and PXW-Z200?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and PXW-Z200 is 14 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and PXW-Z200 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while PXW-Z200 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the PXW-Z200?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. PXW-Z200 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and PXW-Z200?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and PXW-Z200 weighs 1960 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 1461 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and PXW-Z200 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. PXW-Z200: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and PXW-Z200 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. PXW-Z200: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 640 shots for the PXW-Z200, giving the PXW-Z200 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and PXW-Z200 at $3,999. The EOS R8 Mark II is $2,100 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.