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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs Sony FX2
Quick take: The Sony FX2 has the highest resolution at 33MP; the Canon EOS R8 Mark II is the most affordable.
15 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 | Sony FX2Sony · 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729Best | £2,499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 33MP full-frame Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 33.0MPBest |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 7K-oversampled 4K/30p full-frame, 4K/60p (Super 35 crop), 10-bit, dual base ISO Log, external 16-bit RAW via HDMI |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Hybrid phase-detect AF with subject tracking and auto-framing |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | Dynamic Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronicBest | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | 600 shots (CIPA); ~100 min continuous videoBest |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card)Best | 679g (body only) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | Optional clip-on EVF, 3.68M dots |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Slot 1 CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, slot 2 SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Sony FX2
Portrait
8.3/10
7.0/10
Street
6.9/10
5.3/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
7.1/10
6.8/10
Vlogging & Video
6.7/10
6.0/10
Filmmaking
7.0/10
8.0/10
Documentary
7.7/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
8.0/10
6.4/10
Landscape
6.4/10
5.7/10
Wildlife
8.3/10
6.6/10
Casual
5.8/10
5.1/10
Food
8.0/10
7.5/10
Macro
8.5/10
5.4/10
Architecture
6.6/10
6.8/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
6.3/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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