Reasons to choose EOS R8
Released in 2023, EOS R8 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 461 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS R8
vs Canon EOS R6 Mark II
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
EOS R8858 mm²
EOS R6 Mark II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS R8 and EOS R6 Mark II have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS R8MetricEOS R6 Mark II
24.2 MPEffective pixels24.2 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.9 × 23.9
5.95 µmPixel pitch5.95 µm
35.45 µm²Pixel area35.45 µm²
2.82 MP/cm²Pixel density2.82 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
461 gWeight670 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II
LP-E17 Lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLP-E6NH lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS R8 and EOS R6 Mark II have the same sensor area. The EOS R8 has the lighter body. The EOS R8 and EOS R6 Mark II have the same effective resolution. The EOS R8 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS R6 Mark II
Released in 2022, EOS R6 Mark II has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 670 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.