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
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
Launch priceReleased May 2020
EOS R8 Mark II is 6.3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
Wins
ZV-1
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)
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 6 fps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 315)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher Max video bit rate (250 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- AEOS R8 Mark II has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
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
ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
EOS R8 Mark II is 26mm wider, 30mm taller, and 36mm thicker than ZV-1.
EOS R8 Mark II is 205 g heavier than ZV-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 80mm EOS R8 Mark II · 44mm ZV-1
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
ZV-1
106 × 60 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
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
ZV-1
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
ZV-1: 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 315 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
250 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Weight
294 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓AF frame coverage — 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
ZV-1
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- –Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- –No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- –No EVF
- –Short battery life for long shoots
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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 ZV-1?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 6.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for ZV-1 — Full-frame sensor — wider dynamic range.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and ZV-1?
EOS R8 Mark II is 24.2 MP and ZV-1 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 ZV-1 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 Mark II or the ZV-1?
EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic. ZV-1 reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 Mark II and ZV-1?
EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g and ZV-1 weighs 294 g, so the ZV-1 is 205 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 Mark II and ZV-1 record 4K video?
EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p. ZV-1: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS R8 Mark II and ZV-1 weather sealed?
EOS R8 Mark II: Yes. ZV-1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 340 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 Mark II and 260 shots for the ZV-1, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 Mark II launched at $1,899 and ZV-1 at $749. The ZV-1 is $1,150 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.