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
RX10 V
Fifth-gen 1-inch bridge with ZEISS 24–600mm f/2.4–4 zoom, BIONZ XR + AI AF, 30fps blackout-free bursts, 4K 120p video, and NP-FZ100 battery — successor to RX10 IV.
$2,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2026
EOS R8 Mark II is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
RX10 V
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has lower Weight (499 g vs 1111 g)
- BRX10 V has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- BRX10 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (630 shots vs 340 shots)
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
RX10 V
136 × 95 × 151 mm
1111 g (2.45 lb / 39.19 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 5mm narrower, 5mm shorter, and 72mm thinner than RX10 V.
EOS R8 Mark II is 612 g lighter than RX10 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 151mm RX10 V
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
RX10 V
136 × 95 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
RX10 V
136 × 151 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
RX10 V
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
RX10 V: 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 -3 EV — lower 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
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Weight
499 g vs 1111 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX10 V
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.4, 94.5, 151.3
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II, SD UHS-I
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car/Train, Airplane
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 340 shots — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
10 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 73 frames — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓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
RX10 V
Pros
- ✓24–600mm f/2.4–4 ZEISS 25x zoom
- ✓20.1MP stacked Exmor RS + BIONZ XR / AI AF
- ✓30fps blackout-free with AF/AE tracking
- ✓4K 60p / 4K 120p + S-Cinetone / S-Log3
- ✓NP-FZ100 (~630 shots) + USB-C PD
Cons
- –1-inch sensor vs interchangeable systems
- –Large bridge body (~1111 g)
- –Single SD UHS-II slot
- –Premium $2,299 MSRP
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 portraits, EOS R8 Mark II or RX10 V?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for RX10 V — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and RX10 V?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and RX10 V is 20.1 MP, so the EOS R8 Mark II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and RX10 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX10 V uses Optical SteadyShot + Active Mode (electronic + optical for video) (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the RX10 V?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. RX10 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and RX10 V?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and RX10 V weighs 1111 g, so the EOS R8 Mark II is 612 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and RX10 V record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. RX10 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and RX10 V weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. RX10 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 630 shots for the RX10 V, giving the RX10 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and RX10 V at $2,299. The EOS R8 Mark II is $400 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.