Canon R5 vs Canon R8

Below is a in depth review of the Canon R5 vs Canon R8, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and they are both produced by Canon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the R5 (45MP) and R8 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the R8 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the R5 grades vs the R8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R5 and Canon EOS R8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R5 Gallery and Canon R8 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon R5 comes with physical dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") with a weight of 738 grams (1.63 lbs) while the Canon R8 has measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs).

See the Canon R5 vs Canon R8 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the R5 versus the R8.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the R5 and R8 is 59 and 71 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the R5 and R8.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon R5 to give more detail using its extra 21MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older R5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.