Canon EOS R R8 2023
A 24.2MP full-frame sensor and Dual Pixel CMOS AF with 5931 points deliver sharp stills and reliable subject tracking, while 4K 60p 10-bit video with Log and RAW output provides serious recording capability in a 461g body. The included Creator Kit bundles a lens, microphone, and tripod, making it a ready-to-shoot package for content production straight out of the box. This camera is best for streamers and vloggers who need high-quality video and audio in a lightweight, creator-focused setup.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong burst (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 83 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame |
| ISO Range | 100 |
| Processor | DIGIC X |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 5931 |
| 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 | 120 |
| 10-bit | Yes |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | H.264, H.265 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 1.8" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.0 lbs |
| Battery Life | 250 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI Type C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Canon EOS R R8 | Sony a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | Panasonic LUMIX GH7 | OM System OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 25.2MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | 5931 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 315 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 75 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 6K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 461 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 721 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R R8 | 99.9 | 79.8 | 22.8 | 92.4 | 82.3 | 24.6 | 1.7 | 81 | 73 | 82.9 |
| Sony a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 89.8 | 98.5 | 67 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 Compare | 86.2 | 95.1 | 88.9 | 83.8 | 99.9 | 98.6 | 96.6 | 81 | 86.7 | 92.9 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.5 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.5 | 63.2 | 97.1 | 81 | 92 | 82.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX GH7 Compare | 82 | 85.8 | 97.3 | 94.9 | 96.7 | 54.5 | 88.5 | 81 | 76.7 | 95.7 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.3 | 88.4 | 99.8 | 82.3 | 38.3 | 93.8 | 81 | 86.7 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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