Canon R8 vs Sony A9

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon R8 versus Sony A9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The R8 was manufactured 5 years later than the A9 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the R8 grades against the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R8 and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon R8 has external measurements 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 A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon R8 versus Sony A9 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the R8 compared to the A9.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the R8 and A9 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and A9.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you really should take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern R8 should have a benefit in sensor technology.