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Canon EOS R8 vs Canon EOS R8 II

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The R8 wins 3 of 5 scored specs (battery (cipa), weight); the R8 II wins 2 (stabilization). The R8 is $250 cheaper.

3 WINSBuy it if you want: battery (cipa), weight.
2 WINSBuy it if you want: stabilization.
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Size, to scale

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Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.

  • Canon EOS R8132.5 × 86.1 × 70 mm · 461 g
  • Canon EOS R8 II131.4 × 90 × 79.7 mm · 546 g

Where they differ

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R8R8 II
PRICE & SCORE
Price$1,649BEST$1,899
CameraFits score7.48.7BEST
PHOTO
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.None7.5 stopsBEST
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).People, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −6.5 EVPeople, animals, birds, vehicles, aircraft, trains · down to −7.5 EV
VIDEO
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.16.4 ms · 4K full width, DPReview—
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.290 shotsBEST270 shots
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.461 gBEST546 g

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