Head to head · specs cited · drawn to scale
Canon EOS R8 vs Canon EOS RP
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
- Battery life (CIPA): the R8 leads at 370 shots (LCD) / 220 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C vs the RP's Approx. 250 shots (at 23°C).
- Burst — mechanical: the R8 leads at no mechanical first curtain; 6 fps with electronic 1st-curtain shutter vs the RP's Max. approx. 5 fps (Max. 4 fps with AF Tracking).
- Resolution (MP): the RP leads at Approx. 26.2 Megapixels vs the R8's 24.2.
 R8 Canon RF |  RP Canon RF | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Format | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Released | 2023 | —, not published |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Sensor type | 35.9 x 23.9 mm CMOS (full-frame) | 35.9 x 24 mm CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full-frame (35mm) | Full-frame (35mm) |
| Resolution (MP) | 24.2 | Approx. 26.2 Megapixels |
| In-body stabilisation | none (Sensor Shift-IS: No; lens/digital IS only) | none |
| ISO range | 100 (range 100-102400, expandable to L:50, H:204800) | Auto 100-40000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments); ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 51200, H2: 102400 |
| Autofocus & Speed | ||
| AF system | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Phase-difference detection system with image sensor (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) |
| Subject detection | Humans (Eye, Face, Head, Body), Animals (Dogs, Cats, Birds, Horses), Vehicles (Racing cars/Motor bikes, Aircraft, Trains) | Face+tracking + Eye AF |
| Burst — mechanical | no mechanical first curtain; 6 fps with electronic 1st-curtain shutter | Max. approx. 5 fps (Max. 4 fps with AF Tracking) |
| Burst — electronic | 40 fps (electronic shutter); RAW Burst 30 fps | —, not published |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K UHD up to 59.94p (6K oversampled) | 4K (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (25, 23.98 fps) |
| Codecs / sampling | H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, H.265/HEVC | MPEG4 AVC/H.264 variable (average) bit rate; YCbCr4:2:0 (8-bit); Audio AAC; Canon Log No |
| Recording limit | Max continuous recording time 2 hours (excluding High Frame Rate movies) | 4K and Full HD - Max duration 29min 59sec. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4GB file limit with exFAT SDXC card. |
| Viewfinder & Screen | ||
| EVF resolution | 2.36 million dots (1024x768) | 2.36 Million dots |
| EVF magnification | 0.70x | Approx. 0.70x |
| Rear 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) | 7.5 cm (3.0") Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.04 Million dots, Vari-angle touchscreen (capacitive touch) |
| Body & Handling | ||
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70 mm | 132.5 × 85 × 70 mm |
| Weight (body) | 461 g | 485 g |
| Weather sealing | Yes (Water/Dust Resistance: Yes per spec page); official press release also markets it as "weather-resistant construction" | Water / Dust resistance: Yes |
| Shutter durability | —, not published | —, not published |
| Power & Storage | ||
| Battery life (CIPA) | 370 shots (LCD) / 220 shots (EVF), CIPA standard, at 23°C | Approx. 250 shots (at 23°C) |
| Battery | LP-E17 (supplied) | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17 (supplied) |
| Card slots | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II | 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC and UHS-II |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | SuperSpeed Plus USB (USB 3.2 Gen 2), USB-C connector | Equivalent to Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) Type-C connector |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.2 | Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz only), with Bluetooth support |
| HDMI | HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported) | HDMI mini out (Type C, HDMI-CEC compatible) |
| Price | ||
| Launch price | $1,499.00 (body only) | —, not published |
| 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 | Think Tank Mirrorless Mover 25 V2 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
“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”
“35.9 x 24 mm CMOS; Effective Pixels Approx. 26.2 Megapixels; Continuous Shooting Max. approx. 5 fps; Viewfinder 0.39-inch OLED colour EVF, Dot count 2.36 Million dots, Magnification Approx. 0.70x; ISO Auto 100-40000”
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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