Camera Comparison
Canon EOS R8 vs Canon EOS RP
Key Differences
- Canon EOS R8 has a better continuous shooting (40 fps vs 5 fps).
- Canon EOS RP has a better phase detect points (4,779 vs 1,053).
- Canon EOS R8 has a better 1080p recording (Up to 180p vs Up to 60p).
- Canon EOS R8 has a better buffer (raw) (120 shots vs 50 shots).
- Canon EOS R8 has a better 4k recording (Up to 60p vs Up to 25p).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Imaging | ||
| Sensor Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Effective Resolution | 24.2 MP | 26.2 MP |
| Max Image Size | 4K | 4K |
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Exposure Control | ||
| ISO Range (Native) | 100 – 102400 | 100 – 40000 |
| ISO Range (Extended) | 50 – 204800 | 50 – 102400 |
| Mechanical Shutter | − | 1/4000 |
| Electronic Shutter | 1/16000 | − |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 | 1/180 |
| Still Image Capture | ||
| Continuous Shooting | 40 fps | 5 fps |
| Buffer (RAW) | 120 shots | 50 shots |
| Video Capture | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 8K Recording | − | − |
| 4K Recording | Up to 60p | Up to 25p |
| 1080p Recording | Up to 180p | Up to 60p |
| 10-bit Internal | Yes | No |
| Recording Limit | No limit | 29 min |
| Log Profiles | C-Log 3 / HDR-PQ | − |
| Built-in Mic | Mono | Stereo |
| Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| Mic Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Output | Micro (Type D) | Micro (Type D) |
| Focus | ||
| Phase Detect Points | 1,053 | 4,779 |
| Contrast Detect Points | − | − |
| Low Light AF | -6.5 EV | -5 EV |
| Eye AF | Yes | Yes |
| Animal AF | Yes | No |
| Vehicle AF | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| EVF Type | OLED | OLED |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36M dots | 2.36M dots |
| EVF Magnification | 0.7x | 0.7x |
| Monitor | ||
| LCD Size | 3" | 3" |
| LCD Resolution | 1.62M dots | 1.04M dots |
| LCD Type | Vari-Angle | Vari-Angle |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Interface | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | v4.2 | v4.2 |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
| GPS | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $1,499 | $1,299 |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate | Magnesium Alloy / Polycarbonate |
| Dimensions | 132.5×86.1×70 mm | 132.5×85×70 mm |
| Weight | 461g (1.02 lb) | 485g (1.07 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| In-Body Stabilization | No | No |
| Battery Life (EVF) | 220 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Life (LCD) | 370 shots | 250 shots |
| Battery Type | LP-E17 | LP-E17 |
