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 | EOS R8 | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.8 | ||
| Street | +0.1 | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Wedding & Events | +0.7 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | +0.3 | ||
| Filmmaking | +0.5 | ||
| Documentary | +0.6 | ||
| Sports & Action | +0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +0.2 | ||
| Wildlife | +0.4 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | +1.1 | ||
| Macro | +1.2 | ||
| Architecture | +0.4 | ||
| Astrophotography | — |
| Spec | EOS R8 | Canon EOS R8 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £1,729 | |
| Released | 2023 | 2026 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP full-frame CMOS | |
| Resolution | 24MP | 24MP | |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/60p oversampled from 6K, 10-bit Canon Log 3/HLG | |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with subject detection (people/animals/vehicles) | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | 7.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 40fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 150 shots (CIPA, via EVF) | ↓ |
| Weight | 461g (body only) | 546g (with battery and card) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | EVF, 2.36M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | Vari-angle touchscreen | |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Canon RF-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD (UHS-II) |
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