Head to head · specs cited · drawn to scale
Canon EOS R vs Canon EOS R8
Every spec below is quoted from the makers' official pages — where a figure isn't published we say so rather than guess. Sizes are drawn at true relative scale from published dimensions, and the bag-fit row is computed against our measured bag catalog.
The 3 biggest published differences
- EVF resolution: the R leads at 3.69 Million dots (1280x960) vs the R8's 2.36 million dots (1024x768).
- Weight (body): the R8 leads at 461 g vs the R's 660 g.
- Burst — mechanical: the R leads at Max. Approx. 8fps (Max. 5fps with AF Tracking) vs the R8's no mechanical first curtain; 6 fps with electronic 1st-curtain shutter.
 R Canon RF |  R8 Canon RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Released | —, not published | 2023 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 36 x 24 mm CMOS | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS (full-frame) |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | Approx. 30.3 megapixels | 24.2 |
| In-body stabilisation | none | none (Sensor Shift-IS: No; lens/digital IS only) |
| ISO range | Auto 100-40000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments); ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400 | 100 (range 100-102400, expandable to L:50, H:204800) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Phase-difference detection system with image sensor (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Subject detection | Face + tracking (Face Detection and Tracking AF) | Humans (Eye, Face, Head, Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes, Aircraft, Trains) |
| Burst — mechanical | Max. Approx. 8fps (Max. 5fps with AF Tracking) | no mechanical first curtain; 6 fps with electronic 1st-curtain shutter |
| Burst — electronic | —, not published | 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps) | 4K UHD up to 59.94p (6K oversampled) |
| Codecs / sampling | MPEG4 AVC/H.264 variable (average) bit rate; YCbCr4:2:0 (8-bit) internal; Audio Linear PCM / AAC; Canon Log Yes Log 1 | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC |
| Recording limit | 4K and Full HD - Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT SDXC | Max continuous recording time 2 hours (excluding High Frame Rate movies) |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 3.69 Million dots (1280x960) | 2.36 million dots (1024x768) |
| EVF magnification | Approx. 0.76x | 0.70x |
| Rear screen | 8.01cm (3.15") Clear View LCD II, approx. 2.1 million dots, Vari-angle touchscreen (capacitive touch) | 3.0-inch (7.5cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots, touchscreen (vari-angle not explicitly stated on this spec page) |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4 mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70 mm |
| Weight (body) | 660 g | 461 g |
| Weather sealing | Water / Dust resistance: Yes | Yes (Water/Dust Resistance: Yes per spec page); official press release also markets it as "weather-resistant construction" |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | Approx. 370 shots (at 23°C) | 370 shots (LCD) / 220 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C |
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6N (supplied)/LP-E6 | LP-E17 (supplied) |
| Card slots | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 USB C connector | SuperSpeed Plus USB (USB 3.2 Gen 2), USB-C connector |
| Wireless | Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only), with Bluetooth support | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 |
| HDMI | HDMI mini out (Type C, HDMI-CEC compatible) | HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | —, not published | $1,499.00 (body only) |
| Size, to scale | ||
Front view, drawn at the same scale from each maker's published W×H (mm). | ||
| Smallest bag that fits | ||
| Body + standard zoom | Tenba BYOB 9 Slim Backpack Insert Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 Fits with 24-105 f/4 · View at B&H Photo Video |
Sources
“36 x 24 mm CMOS; Effective Pixels Approx. 30.3 megapixels; Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 8fps, Max. 5fps with AF Tracking; Viewfinder 0.5-inch OLED colour EVF, Dot count 3.69 Million dots (1280x960), Magnification Approx. 0.76x; ISO Auto 100-40000”
“35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS, Effective Pixels Approx. 24.2 megapixels, Sensor Shift-IS No. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 6fps with Electronic 1st-curtain shutter, Max. Approx. 40fps with Electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 370 shots”
Spec values are the manufacturers' published figures, compared factually — we don't rank cameras. Fit verdicts are planning estimates from published interior dimensions, not guarantees. See methodology.
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