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EOS R8 vs A5000
Quick take: The EOS R8 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the EOS R8 is weather sealed.
Where the EOS R8 wins
- Resolution: 24.2MP
- Burst Rate: 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 7.5 vs 4.3
- Wedding & Events: 6.4 vs 2.6
Where the A5000 wins
- Cheaper new: £78 vs £1,629
- Battery Life: ~420 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 269g (with battery)
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- EOS R8 132 × 86 × 70 mm · 461 g
- A5000 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 269 g
The A5000 is 22 mm narrower, 23 mm shorter, 34 mm slimmer and 192 g lighter than the EOS R8.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
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 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,629 | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronicBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 461g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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
A5000
Portrait
7.5/10
4.3/10
Street
6.8/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
6.4/10
2.6/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
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Filmmaking
6.5/10
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Documentary
7.1/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
7.9/10
3.1/10
Landscape
6.2/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
7.9/10
4.2/10
Casual
5.5/10
4.3/10
Food
6.9/10
5.2/10
Macro
7.3/10
4.7/10
Architecture
6.2/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
6.3/10
4.8/10
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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