Canon R8 vs Olympus E-M1 II

Below, we are looking at the Canon R8 versus Olympus E-M1 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the E-M1 II (20MP) is fairly close but the R8 (Full frame) and E-M1 II (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The R8 was manufactured 6 years later than the E-M1 II and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the R8 grades versus the E-M1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 and Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery and Olympus E-M1 II Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon R8 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 II has dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") having a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon R8 versus Olympus E-M1 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the R8 versus the E-M1 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and E-M1 II is 71 and 68 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and E-M1 II.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The R8 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Canon R8 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer R8 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.