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EOS R8 vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Quick take: The EOS R8 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
- EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
- Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
- Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | EOS R8Canon · 2023 | Canon EOS R8 Mark IICanon · 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,629Best | £1,729 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 40fps electronicBest |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA)Best | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) |
| Weight | 461g (body only)Best | 546g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | — |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, HDMI (micro), 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
EOS R8
Canon EOS R8 Mark II
Portrait
7.5/10
8.3/10
Street
6.8/10
6.9/10
Travel
6.6/10
6.6/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
7.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.4/10
6.7/10
Filmmaking
6.5/10
7.0/10
Documentary
7.1/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
8.0/10
Landscape
6.2/10
6.4/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
8.3/10
Casual
5.5/10
5.8/10
Food
6.9/10
8.0/10
Macro
7.3/10
8.5/10
Architecture
6.2/10
6.6/10
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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