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
RX100 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
EOS R8 Mark II is 7.1 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
RX100 VII
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BRX100 VII has higher Burst (mechanical) (20 fps vs 6 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 357)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 20 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
RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 30mm wider, 32mm taller, and 37mm thicker than RX100 VII.
EOS R8 Mark II is 197 g heavier than RX100 VII.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 43mm RX100 VII
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
RX100 VII
102 × 58 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
RX100 VII
102 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
RX100 VII
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
RX100 VII: 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
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
AF points / zones
1053 vs 357 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
RX100 VII
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Burst (mechanical)
20 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Weight
302 g vs 499 g — lower 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
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
RX100 VII
Pros
- ✓Pocketable zoom range
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Great travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Expensive
- –Small controls
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS R8 Mark II or RX100 VII?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 6.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for RX100 VII — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and RX100 VII?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and RX100 VII 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 RX100 VII have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while RX100 VII does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the RX100 VII?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. RX100 VII reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and RX100 VII?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and RX100 VII weighs 302 g, so the RX100 VII is 197 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and RX100 VII record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. RX100 VII: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and RX100 VII weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. RX100 VII: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 260 shots for the RX100 VII, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and RX100 VII at $1,299. The RX100 VII is $600 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.