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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8

Portability
71 Imaging
78 Features
85 Overall
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Canon EOS R8 front
 
Nikon Z8 front
Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8 Key Specs

Canon R8
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Bump to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon RF Mount
  • 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
  • Revealed February 2023
Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Announced May 2023
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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 R8 Z8 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Canon R8

          

          

            
 Z8 R8 
Display dimension3.20"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2089k1620kSharper display (+469k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon R8 and Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 R8 Z8 
AnnouncedFebruary 2023May 2023Similar age
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
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).
See the Canon R8 and Nikon Z8 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and Z8 is 71 and 55 respectively.
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
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.

            Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon R8
Portrait photography with Nikon Z8
86
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers face detect autofocus
 exports RAW formats
89
 manual focus
 MP count high (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon R8 Street photography info
Nikon Z8 Street photography info
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 has touch focus
 weather proof
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 lack of image stabilization
72
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts focus via touch
 weather sealing
 good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than others in class (910g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon R8 Sports photography features
Nikon Z8 Sports photography features
72
 quiet mode (1/16,000s)
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 has phase detect autofocus
 slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery power (290 per charge)
81
 quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
 high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 includes tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 sensor has phase detect AF
 low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
 not so great battery life (330 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon R8
Travel photography with Nikon Z8
77
 weather proof
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 good  resolution (24 megapixels)
 screen is selfie friendly
 bad battery power (290 shots)
61
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts focus via touch
 MP count high (46 megapixels)
 not so great battery life (330 per charge)
 heavier than others in class (910g)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Landscape photography camera
78
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Canon RF mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 good  resolution (24MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proof
 lack of image stabilization
 bad battery power (290 CIPA)
83
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 good sized screen (3.20")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count high (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 good ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Canon R8 as a Vlogging camera
 Nikon Z8 as a Vlogging camera
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touchscreen functionality
 offers face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 has microphone port
 lack of image stabilization
33
 touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focusing
 high video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 includes external mic jack
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 heavier than others in class (910 grams)
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Canon R8 vs Nikon Z8 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon R8 and Nikon Z8
 Canon EOS R8Nikon Z8
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS R8 Nikon Z8
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-02-08 2023-05-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS Stacked CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 46MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 8256 x 5504
Maximum native ISO 102400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 1053 493
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon RF Nikon Z
Number of lenses 37 46
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.00 inch 3.20 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 2,089k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow sync Off
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported 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 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 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 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 461g (1.02 lb) 910g (2.01 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 93 98
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 26.3
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 14.2
DXO Low light score 3295 2548
Other
Battery life 290 photos 330 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media Single UHS-II SD card slot one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot
Storage slots Single Dual
Cost at release $1,499 $3,999