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Canon EOS R8 Mark II

The R8 gains the IBIS its predecessor was criticised for lacking, plus a 40fps burst with pre-continuous shooting and a relocated card slot — while keeping the same compact, lightweight full-frame body and 24.2MP sensor. 6K-oversampled 4K/60p and Canon Log 3 give it real video credibility, though it's still a single-card-slot body without pro-grade durability.

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Core
Released
2026
Sensor
24.2MP full-frame CMOS
Resolution
24.2 MP
Mount
Canon RF-mount
Weight
546g (with battery and card)
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
Autofocus
Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles)
Stabilisation
7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate
40fps electronic
Battery Life
150 shots (CIPA, via EVF)
Features
Video
4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG
Viewfinder
EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen
Vari-angle touchscreen
Memory Cards
Single SD (UHS-II)
Connectivity
USB-C, HDMI (micro), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Detailed Specs
Sensor Format
Full frame
Viewfinder Type
Electronic
Screen Type
Fully articulating
Touchscreen
Yes
Card Slots
1
Battery Life (CIPA)
150 shots
Weight (Grams)
546g
Autofocus Type
On-sensor phase detect (hybrid)
Subject Detection
Face, Eye, Animal, Vehicle
Max Burst Rate
40.0fps
In-Body Stabilisation
Yes (7.5 stops)
Max Video Resolution
4K
Max 4K Frame Rate
60fps
10-Bit Video
Yes
Log Profile
Yes
Built-in Microphone Input
Yes
Headphone Jack
Yes
HDMI Port Type
Micro

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.3
Street
6.9
Travel
6.6
Wedding & Events
7.1
Vlogging & Video
6.7
Filmmaking
7.0
Documentary
7.7
Sports & Action
8.0
Landscape
6.4
Wildlife
8.3
Casual
5.8
Food
8.0
Macro
8.5
Architecture
6.6
Astrophotography
6.3
✅ Great For
🔬
Macro 8.5 Strong on stabilisation, lens reach / ecosystem and screen flexibility.
🧑
Portrait 8.3 Strong on autofocus, image quality / low light and lens reach / ecosystem.
🦅
Wildlife 8.3 Strong on autofocus, burst speed and lens reach / ecosystem.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 5.8 Held back by ease of use and value for money.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
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