Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II
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![Canon EOS R8 front Canon EOS R8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-EOS-R8/Canon-R8-front.jpg)
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 204800)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon RF Mount
- 461g - 133 x 86 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2023
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Announced October 2015
- Succeeded the Sony A7S
- Successor is Sony A7S III
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II Overview
The following is a detailed review of the Canon R8 and Sony A7S II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Full frame).
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The R8 was introduced 7 years after the A7S II which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the R8 matches up against the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon R8 over the Sony A7S II
R8 | A7S II | |||
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Announced | February 2023 | ![]() | October 2015 | Newer by 90 months |
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 1229k | Clearer display (+391k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Canon R8
A7S II | R8 |
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Common features in the Canon R8 and Sony A7S II
R8 | A7S II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon R8 enjoys outside dimensions of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).
Examine the Canon R8 and Sony A7S II in our newest 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 differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the R8 against the A7S II.
![Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II size comparison Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-II-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and A7S II is 71 and 68 respectively.
![Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-II-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the R8 and A7S II.
Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon R8 to provide extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher R8 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
![Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-II-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon R8 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-EOS-R8-vs-Sony-Alpha-A7S-II-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 R8 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Canon EOS R8 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS R8 | Sony Alpha A7S II |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2023-02-08 | 2015-10-12 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 36 x 24mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 864.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 1053 | 169 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon RF | Sony E |
Total lenses | 37 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3.00 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.76x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 | 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps]) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 461 gr (1.02 lb) | 627 gr (1.38 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 93 | 85 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.5 | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | 13.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 3295 | 2993 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 290 images | 370 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LP-E17 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Single UHS-II SD card slot | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,499 | $2,767 |