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 Nikon Z8
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
EOS R8858 mm²
Z8- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS R8 and Z8 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
EOS R8MetricZ8
24.2 MPEffective pixels45.7 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.9 × 23.9
5.95 µmPixel pitch4.33 µm
35.45 µm²Pixel area18.77 µm²
2.82 MP/cm²Pixel density5.33 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video7,680 × 4,320 / 30p
461 gWeight910 g
SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)StorageCFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II
LP-E17 Lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL15c 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 Z8 have the same sensor area. The EOS R8 has the lighter body. The Z8 has the higher effective resolution. The EOS R8 and Z8 were both released in 2023. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Z8
Released in 2023, Z8 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 45.7 MP effective resolution, and a 910 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.