Canon
EOS R8
Lightest Canon full-frame mirrorless — R6 II AF in a compact, affordable body.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2023
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
EOS R8 Mark II is 3.4 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8
Wins
EOS R8 Mark II
10 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS R8 Mark II has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R8 has higher AF points / zones (4897 vs 1053)
- AEOS R8 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 25,600)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (340 shots vs 150 shots)
- BEOS R8 Mark II has higher EVF refresh rate (120 Hz vs 60 Hz)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R8
133 × 86 × 70 mm
461 g (1.02 lb / 16.26 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 × 80 mm
499 g (1.10 lb / 17.60 oz)
EOS R8 is 4mm shorter and 10mm thinner than EOS R8 Mark II but it is also 1mm wider.
EOS R8 is 38 g lighter than EOS R8 Mark II.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm EOS R8 · 80mm EOS R8 Mark II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8
133 × 86 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 90 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R8
133 × 70 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
EOS R8 Mark II
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
EOS R8 Mark II
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
EOS R8 Mark II
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
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
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265, MP4
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.59, 86.11, 70.1
AF points / zones
4897 vs 1053 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
340 Mbps vs 250 Mbps — higher is better
Weight
461 g vs 499 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
EOS R8 Mark II
AF low-light limit
-7.5 EV vs -6.5 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
Battery life (CIPA)
340 shots vs 150 shots — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only EOS R8 Mark II supports it
EVF refresh rate
120 Hz vs 60 Hz — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Resolution — Both 24.2 MP
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R8
Pros
- ✓461g — ultralight full-frame body
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF II (same as R6 II)
- ✓4K 60p oversampled — excellent quality
- ✓Accessible $1,499 price
Cons
- –No in-body stabilization
- –Single SD card slot
- –LP-E17 battery — only 290 CIPA shots
- –USB-C 2.0 — no USB video out
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
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, EOS R8 or EOS R8 Mark II?
EOS R8 Mark II scores 8.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for EOS R8 — 499g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 and EOS R8 Mark II?
Both cameras share the same 24.2 MP resolution.
Do the EOS R8 and EOS R8 Mark II have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 does not have IBIS, while EOS R8 Mark II has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 or the EOS R8 Mark II?
EOS R8 reaches 40 fps electronic. EOS R8 Mark II reaches 40 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 and EOS R8 Mark II?
EOS R8 weighs 461 g and EOS R8 Mark II weighs 499 g, so the EOS R8 is 38 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 and EOS R8 Mark II record 4K video?
EOS R8: 4K up to 59.94p. EOS R8 Mark II: 4K up to 59.94p.
Are the EOS R8 and EOS R8 Mark II weather sealed?
EOS R8: Yes. EOS R8 Mark II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 150 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 and 340 shots for the EOS R8 Mark II, giving the EOS R8 Mark II the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 launched at $1,499 and EOS R8 Mark II at $1,899. The EOS R8 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 press materials.