Canon
EOS R8
Lightest Canon full-frame mirrorless — R6 II AF in a compact, affordable body.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2023
Sony
Alpha 7 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Alpha 7 V is 2.7 years newer.
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Wins
EOS R8
Wins
Alpha 7 V
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AEOS R8 has higher AF points / zones (4897 vs 759)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 180 Mbps)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (630 shots vs 290 shots)
- AEOS R8 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
EOS R8
133 × 86 × 70 mm
461 g (1.02 lb / 16.26 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
EOS R8 is 10mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Alpha 7 V but it is also 2mm wider.
EOS R8 is 234 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 70mm EOS R8 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R8
133 × 86 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R8
133 × 70 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R8
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R8
Canon RF
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7 V
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 86.1, 70
AF points / zones
4897 vs 759 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Weight
461 g vs 695 g — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
IBIS effectiveness
7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 180 Mbps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Subject recognition
Adds Insect, Car, Train…
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs 290 shots — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Alpha 7 V supports it
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
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
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
Alpha 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the EOS R8 and Alpha 7 V at major authorized retailers.
Canon EOS R8
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, EOS R8 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 8.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for EOS R8 — 4K recording.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R8 and Alpha 7 V?
EOS R8 is 24.2 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R8 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R8 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R8 or the Alpha 7 V?
EOS R8 reaches 40 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R8 and Alpha 7 V?
EOS R8 weighs 461 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the EOS R8 is 234 g lighter.
Do the EOS R8 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
EOS R8: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R8 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
EOS R8: Yes. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 290 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R8 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R8 launched at $1,499 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The EOS R8 is $1,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Sony press materials.