Upgrade Guide
Canon EOS R8→Canon Canon EOS R6 V
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the EOS R8. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Canon EOS R6 V
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Resolution32MP vs 24MP (+8MP)
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Burst rate40fps vs 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic
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Battery life620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) vs ~220 shots (CIPA)
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Generation3 years newer (2026 vs 2023)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | EOS R8 | Canon EOS R6 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -0.8 | ||
| Street | -2.0 | ||
| Travel | -0.4 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | -0.1 | ||
| Filmmaking | +1.7 | ||
| Documentary | +1.1 | ||
| Sports & Action | -1.4 | ||
| Landscape | -0.3 | ||
| Wildlife | -1.3 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Food | +1.1 | ||
| Macro | — | ||
| Architecture | +0.7 | ||
| Astrophotography | -0.6 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | EOS R8 | Canon EOS R6 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £2,399 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 32.5MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 32MP | ↑ |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 7K internal RAW (CFexpress), oversampled 4K/60p, non-oversampled 4K/120p, 10-bit | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 40fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 620 shots (CIPA, LCD — no viewfinder) | ↑ |
| Weight | 461g (body only) | 688g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | CFexpress Type B + SD |
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