Canon EOS R EOS R8
A 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 6K oversampled 4K/60fps video and 40fps electronic burst gives this 408g mirrorless strong video and action capabilities. Its lightweight body and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with deep-learning subject detection make quick handheld shooting comfortable, despite lacking weather sealing. Best for vloggers and YouTube creators who want full-frame image quality in a portable package for streaming and on-the-go content.
About This Camera
A 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 6K oversampled 4K/60fps video and 40fps electronic burst gives this 408g mirrorless strong video and action capabilities. Its lightweight body and Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with deep-learning subject detection make quick handheld shooting comfortable, despite lacking weather sealing. Best for vloggers and YouTube creators who want full-frame image quality in a portable package for streaming and on-the-go content.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor ?MP full-frame
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (88th percentile) 88th
Cons
- Below average connectivity (18th percentile) 18th
- Below average video (21th percentile) 21th
- Below average sensor (26th percentile) 26th
- Below average display (26th percentile) 26th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
Autofocus
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R EOS R8 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Nikon Z9 Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 759 | 1053 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 579 | 610 | 1160 | 740 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R EOS R8 | 63.2 | 36.3 | 35.9 | 29.1 | 20.9 | 25.5 | 44.9 | 25.9 | 18 | 88.1 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.1 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.7 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z9 Z9 Compare | 98.5 | 89.7 | 99.2 | 96 | 98 | 64.7 | 97.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 85.1 | 84.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5IIX S5IIX Compare | 97.3 | 88.5 | 97.4 | 91 | 93.5 | 49.1 | 90.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 84.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.5 | 99.6 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 84.1 | 41.2 | 94.2 | 84.1 | 77.1 | 94.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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