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Quick take: The EOS R8 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Canon EOS R50 V is the most affordable; only the EOS R8 is weather sealed.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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EOS R8 — Full-Frame Entry: Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
| Specification | Canon EOS R50 VCanon · 2025 | EOS R8Canon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729Best | £1,629 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.0MP | 24.2MPBest |
| Video | 6K-oversampled 4K/30p (uncropped), cropped 4K/60p, 10-bit Canon Log 3 | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS — digital IS for video only) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fpsBest | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 480 shots (CIPA)Best | ~220 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 370g (with battery and card)Best | 461g (body only) |
| Dimensions | — | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | YesBest |
| Viewfinder | None (screen only) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S (RF-mount compatible) | Canon RF mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
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