EOS R8vs A7 II
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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, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £549 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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