Canon EOS R R8 2023
Offering a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 40fps electronic shutter and uncropped 4K60p 10-bit internal recording, it packs pro-level imaging into a remarkably light 312g body. Its Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system with 1053 points and subject detection ensures reliable tracking, while the vari-angle touchscreen supports versatile shooting angles. This camera suits streamers and hybrid creators needing portable full-frame video quality, as long as they accept its lack of in-body stabilization.
About This Camera
Offering a 24.2MP full-frame sensor with 40fps electronic shutter and uncropped 4K60p 10-bit internal recording, it packs pro-level imaging into a remarkably light 312g body. Its Dual Pixel CMOS AF II system with 1053 points and subject detection ensures reliable tracking, while the vari-angle touchscreen supports versatile shooting angles. This camera suits streamers and hybrid creators needing portable full-frame video quality, as long as they accept its lack of in-body stabilization.
- Type mirrorless
- Sensor 24.2MP full-frame
- Af points 1053
- Burst fps 40
- Video 4K @60fps
- Weight g 312
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong connectivity (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong burst (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong display (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average build (12th percentile) 12th
- Below average social proof (14th percentile) 14th
- Below average stabilization (33th percentile) 33th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 1053 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 40 |
| Burst (Electronic) | 40 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 180 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2360000 |
Build
| Weight | 0.3 kg / 0.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Price History
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R R8 | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a7 a7 V | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 | Nikon Z Z8 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 24.2MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 33MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 315 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 40 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 30 | 60 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 5K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 312 | 579 | 610 | 721 | 820 | 499 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R R8 | 98.5 | 83.2 | 12.4 | 93 | 51.3 | 49.1 | 44.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 14.3 | 32.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 88.1 | 95.5 | 89.3 | 85.4 | 99.9 | 97.2 | 96.9 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 93.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.8 | 88.9 | 94.6 | 91 | 89.9 | 59.9 | 96.6 | 99.5 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 GH7 Compare | 84.6 | 88.1 | 97.2 | 95.1 | 97.6 | 56 | 89.3 | 84.1 | 93.1 | 94.7 | 96 |
| Nikon Z Z8 Compare | 90.6 | 89.7 | 97.9 | 96 | 99.6 | 64.8 | 89 | 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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