Canon R8 vs Sony A7 II

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon R8 vs Sony A7 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The R8 was released 8 years after the A7 II which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the R8 grades against the A7 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R8 & Sony Alpha A7 II. The complete galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery & Sony A7 II Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon R8 features outer measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the R8 versus the A7 II.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and A7 II is 71 and 69 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and A7 II.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher R8 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.