EOS R8vs Lumix S9
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Lumix S9 (2024)
Starting from £1299 new
Best for Travel photographers, content creators & L-mount entry buyers
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Travel Photographers, Content Creators & L-Mount Entry Buyers — Lumix S9 (2024): The most compact full-frame camera available — a perfect travel and content creation companion with brilliant colour science.
Who should buy what
EOS R8 (2023)
- 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
Lumix S9 (2024)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact package
- Content creators attracted to Real-time LUT and 10-bit video
- Photographers already in the L-mount ecosystem wanting a lightweight second body
- Lumix S5 II users who want something smaller for travel and casual shooting
Quick take: The eos r8 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | Lumix S9 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,299 |
| 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 (10-bit), C4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | IBIS — up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 413g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 124.6 × 73.9 × 52.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None — rear screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen (touch drag AF) |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Leica L mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | Lumix S9 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Sports | — |
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