Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8

Below, we are comparing the Canon R8 and Nikon Z8, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and Z8 (46MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R8 was released 3 months prior to the Z8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the R8 matches up versus the Z8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R8 & Nikon Z8. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery & Nikon Z8 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 has outer measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") and a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z8 has measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the R8 versus the Z8.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and Z8 is 71 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the R8 and Z8.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon Z8 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively.