Canon R6 II vs Canon R8
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![Canon EOS R6 Mark II front Canon EOS R6 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II/Canon-R6-II-front.jpg)
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Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 680g - 138 x 98 x 88mm
- Introduced November 2022
- Replaced the Canon R6
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Push to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Introduced February 2023
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Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Canon R6 II vs Canon R8, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the R6 II (24MP) and the R8 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (Full frame).
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The R6 II was introduced 3 months prior to the R8 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the R6 II matches up against the R8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS R6 Mark II & Canon EOS R8. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R6 II Gallery & Canon R8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R6 II over the Canon R8
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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Canon R6 II
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Common features in the Canon R6 II and Canon R8
R6 II | R8 | |||
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Introduced | November 2022 | ![]() | February 2023 | Same age |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3.00" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1620k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Both are selfie friendly | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon R6 II enjoys outer measurements of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Canon R8 has specifications of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs).
Analyze the Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the R6 II against the R8.
![Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 size comparison Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R8-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R6 II and R8 is 61 and 71 respectively.
![Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 top view buttons comparison Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R8-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the R6 II and R8.
Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.
![Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 sensor size comparison Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R8-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R6-Mark-II-vs-Canon-EOS-R8-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon R6 II vs Canon R8 Specifications
Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Canon EOS R8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon EOS R6 Mark II | Canon EOS R8 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-11-02 | 2023-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 36 x 24mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 864.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 4897 | 1053 |
Cross focus points | 1053 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
Total lenses | 35 | 37 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3.00 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620k dots | 1,620k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,360k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 12.0 frames per sec | 6.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | 1/250 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 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 | 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 | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 680 gr (1.50 lb) | 461 gr (1.02 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 138 x 98 x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3295 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 shots | 290 shots |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LP-E6NH | LP-E17 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD slots (UHS-II supported) | Single UHS-II SD card slot |
Card slots | 2 | One |
Cost at launch | $2,499 | $1,499 |