Canon

EOS R8

Name: Canon EOS R8
Brand: Canon

$1,499~

MSRP (prices vary)

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Released: April 24, 2023

Full-Frame

Sensor

24.2MP

Resolution

Max Video

−

IBIS

40fps

Burst

1,053

AF Points

Who the Canon EOS R8 is for

The Canon EOS R8 is a 24.2MP full-frame mirrorless camera, geared toward fast action and wildlife.

The 24MP full-frame sensor from the R6 Mark II in Canon's lightest, most affordable RF full-frame body.
Up to 40 fps electronic shooting with Dual Pixel subject detection for people, animals and vehicles.
Uncropped 4K up to 60p and 10-bit C-Log 3, though it omits in-body stabilization.

Best for

Action, sports and wildlife — 40fps burst with subject-detection AF.
Video and filmmaking — 4K up to 60p, 10-bit internal and Log.
Vlogging and handheld video — flip-out screen and a mic input.
Low-light and events — a large full-frame sensor and ISO to 102,400.

Keep in mind

No in-body stabilisation — you'll lean on stabilised lenses for slow handheld shots.
Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.

How the Canon EOS R8 compares to other Canon RF Full-Frame cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 11 Canon RF Full-Frame cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

Spec	This camera	Where it lands
Weight	461g (1.02 lb)	the lightest of 11
Price (MSRP)	$1,499	2nd cheapest of 11
Resolution	24.2MP	joint 5th lowest of 11
4K frame rate	60p	joint 5th slowest of 11

What Full-Frame means in practice

A full-frame sensor at 24.2MP gives the shallowest depth of field of the three formats at any given framing and aperture, and the most sensor area to gather light with. That is the physical reason full-frame bodies tend to be the larger and heavier option: the lenses that cover the format have to be bigger too.

Video and weather sealing

4K runs to 60p, giving headroom for smooth motion or a modest slow-motion cut. 10-bit recording internally means colour survives grading rather than banding when pushed. A log profile is available, which trades a flat-looking file for latitude in post.

The body is weather-sealed.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor Type	BSI CMOS
Sensor Size	Full-Frame
Image Processor	DIGIC X
Effective Resolution	24.2 MP
Lens Mount	Canon RF

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)	100 – 102400
ISO Range (Extended)	50 – 204800
Mechanical Shutter	1/4000
Electronic Shutter	1/16000
Flash Sync Speed	1/200
Built-in Flash	No

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting	40 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution	4K
8K Recording	−
4K Recording	Up to 60p
1080p Recording	Up to 180p
10-bit Internal	Yes
Recording Limit	No limit
Log Profiles	C-Log 3 / HDR-PQ
Built-in Mic	Mono
Headphone Jack	Yes
Mic Input	Yes
HDMI Output	Micro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points	1,053
Contrast Detect Points	−
Low Light AF	-6.5 EV
Eye AF	Yes
Animal AF	Yes
Vehicle AF	Yes

Viewfinder

EVF Type	OLED
EVF Resolution	2.36M dots
EVF Magnification	0.7x

Monitor

LCD Size	3"
LCD Resolution	1.62M dots
LCD Type	Vari-Angle
Touch Screen	Yes

Interface

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth	v4.2
USB	USB-C 3.2
Memory Card Slots	1x SD UHS-II
GPS	No

General

Price (MSRP)	$1,499
Body Material	Polycarbonate
Dimensions	132.5×86.1×70 mm
Weight	461g (1.02 lb)
Weather Sealed	Yes
In-Body Stabilization	No
Battery Life (EVF)	220 shots
Battery Life (LCD)	370 shots
Battery Type	LP-E17