Head to head · specs cited · drawn to scale
Canon EOS R5 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 R5 leads at 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) vs the R8's 2.36 million dots (1024x768).
- Burst — mechanical: the R5 leads at 12 fps (mechanical shutter) vs the R8's no mechanical first curtain; 6 fps with electronic 1st-curtain shutter.
- Burst — electronic: the R8 leads at 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps vs the R5's 20 fps (electronic shutter).
 R5 Canon RF |  R8 Canon RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 36 x 24 mm CMOS (full-frame) | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS (full-frame) |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 45 | 24.2 |
| In-body stabilisation | 8 stops | none (Sensor Shift-IS: No; lens/digital IS only) |
| ISO range | 100 (range 100-51200, expandable to L:50, H1:102400) | 100 (range 100-102400, expandable to L:50, H:204800) |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Subject detection | Humans, Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes) | Humans (Eye, Face, Head, Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes, Aircraft, Trains) |
| Burst — mechanical | 12 fps (mechanical shutter) | no mechanical first curtain; 6 fps with electronic 1st-curtain shutter |
| Burst — electronic | 20 fps (electronic shutter) | 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 8K DCI up to 29.97p (RAW/intra/inter frame); 4K up to 119.9p | 4K UHD up to 59.94p (6K oversampled) |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC, 12-bit RAW (CRM) | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC |
| Recording limit | Max duration 29 min 59 sec (excluding High Frame Rate movies); no 4GB file limit with exFAT | Max continuous recording time 2 hours (excluding High Frame Rate movies) |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 5.76 million dots (1600x1200) | 2.36 million dots (1024x768) |
| EVF magnification | 0.76x | 0.70x |
| Rear screen | 3.15-inch (8.01cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 2.1 million dots, touchscreen, vari-angle (vari-angle confirmed via official USA press release: '3.2-inch 2.1 million dots vari-angle LCD touch screen') | 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) | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88 mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70 mm |
| Weight (body) | 738 g | 461 g |
| Weather sealing | Yes, dust- and water-resistant construction; official press release describes it as "weather, drip and dust sealing on par with the EOS 5D series" | 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) | 490 shots (LCD) / 320 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C | 370 shots (LCD) / 220 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C |
| Battery | LP-E6NH (supplied) / LP-E6N | LP-E17 (supplied) |
| Card slots | 1x CFexpress Type B (max 2TB) + 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-II | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 2, USB-C connector | SuperSpeed Plus USB (USB 3.2 Gen 2), USB-C connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11a/b/g/n/ac (5GHz/2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 |
| HDMI | HDMI micro out (Type D) | HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $3,899.00 (body only) | $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 10 Camera 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. 45 megapixels, Sensor Shift-IS Yes, up to 8-Stops. Continuous Shooting Max. Approx. 12fps with Mechanical shutter or 20fps with electronic shutter. Battery Life With LCD Approx. 490 shots”
“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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