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Canon R3 vs Canon R8

Portability
52
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83
Canon EOS R3 front
 
Canon EOS R8 front
Portability
71
Imaging
78
Features
85
Overall
80

Canon R3 vs Canon R8 Key Specs

Canon R3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 6000 x 3164 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 1015g - 150 x 143 x 87mm
  • Launched September 2021
Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2023
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Canon R3 vs Canon R8 Overview

Below is a in depth analysis of the Canon R3 vs Canon R8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both offered by Canon. The resolution of the R3 (24MP) and the R8 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R3 was released 17 months before the R8 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the R3 matches up vs the R8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon R3 over the Canon R8

 R3 R8 
Screen dimension3.2"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution4150k1620kCrisper screen (+2530k dot)

Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Canon R3

 R8 R3 
RevealedFebruary 2023September 2021More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Canon R3 and Canon R8

 R3 R8 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon R3 vs Canon R8 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon R3 features external measurements of 150mm x 143mm x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1015 grams (2.24 lbs) while the Canon R8 has proportions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the R3 versus the R8.

Canon R3 vs Canon R8 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R3 and R8 is 52 and 71 respectively.

Canon R3 vs Canon R8 top view buttons comparison

Canon R3 vs Canon R8 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R3 and R8.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older R3 will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon R3 vs Canon R8 sensor size comparison

Canon R3 vs Canon R8 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon R3 vs Canon R8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon R3 as a Portrait photography camera
Canon R8 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
86
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon R3 Street photography advice
Canon R8 Street photography advice
70
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (102,400)
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
77
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proof
good high ISO (102,400)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon R3 as a Sports photography camera
Canon R8 as a Sports photography camera
88
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/64,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery life (760 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
72
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon R3 Travel photography details
Canon R8 Travel photography details
70
great battery life (760 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon R3
Landscape photography with Canon R8
86
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon RF mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery life (760 CIPA)
2 card slots
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon R3 Vlogging factors
Canon R8 Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (6000 x 3164 pixels)
comes with external mic support
heavier than competition in class (1,015 grams)
77
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon R3 vs Canon R8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R3 and Canon R8
 Canon EOS R3Canon EOS R8
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS R3 Canon EOS R8
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-14 2023-02-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 102400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 1053 1053
Lens
Lens mount type Canon RF Canon RF
Number of lenses 27 37
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2" 3.00"
Display resolution 4,150 thousand dot 1,620 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.76x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/64000 seconds 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6000x3164 (60p/​50p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 4096x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​24p/​23.98p) 3840x2160 (120p/​60p/​30p/​23.98p) 1920x1080 (60p/​30p/​23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 230 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 6000x3164 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1015 grams (2.24 lb) 461 grams (1.02 lb)
Dimensions 150 x 143 x 87mm (5.9" x 5.6" x 3.4") 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 93
DXO Color Depth rating 25.0 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.7 14.5
DXO Low light rating 4086 3295
Other
Battery life 760 photos 290 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E19 LP-E17
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC (UHS-II supported) + CFexpress Type B Single UHS-II SD card slot
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $6,000 $1,499