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Canon EOS R EOS R8
The 24.2MP full-frame sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 4897 points deliver rapid, precise subject detection for both stills and 4K 60fps video. Its lightweight body captures cinematic Canon Log 3 footage and clear low-light images up to ISO 102400, though it lacks weather sealing. This camera is best for YouTube creators and hybrid shooters who prioritize a compact full-frame system for video-first content over rugged travel durability.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 25.6MP full-frame
AF Points 4897 pts
Video 4K @60fps
IBIS Yes
49 Overall Score
Price CA$0
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong evf (82nd percentile) 82nd
Cons
- Below average social proof (5th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 25.6 MP |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 4897 |
| Eye AF | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes |
| Subject Detection | Yes |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 |
| 1080p FPS | 180 |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| Codec | HDR PQ / Canon Log 3 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 1.62 M dots |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R EOS R8 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX S5 II | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 25.6MP full-frame | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 24.2MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 4897 | 693 | 425 | 493 | 779 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 15 | 30 | 30 | 10 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | - | 723 | 557 | 1160 | 658 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R EOS R8 | 99.9 | 81.9 | 35.7 | 33.8 | 80.2 | 62.4 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 74.3 | 5.1 | 88.4 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S5 II Compare | 97.8 | 90.7 | 96.1 | 91.5 | 94.3 | 55.4 | 92.7 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.8 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.6 | 88.4 |
Usage Scores
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