Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | EOS M100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -3.3 | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -3.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -1.4 | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -3.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | -3.9 | ||
| Landscape | -1.5 | ||
| Wildlife | -4.0 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | -2.1 | ||
| Macro | -3.9 | ||
| Architecture | -1.9 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.1 |
| Spec | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | EOS M100 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,729 | £200 | |
| Released | 2026 | 2017 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | — | |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic | 6.1fps | ↓ |
| Battery Life | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ~295 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 546g (with battery and card) | 266g (body only) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | Vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M dots | |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Canon EF-M mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD (UHS-II) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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