Canon R8 vs Sony a1

Here, we are analyzing the Canon R8 vs Sony a1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the R8 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (Full frame).

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The R8 was released 2 years after the a1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the R8 scores vs the a1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R8 and Sony Alpha a1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon R8 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon R8 offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) while the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the R8 compared to the a1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R8 and a1 is 71 and 61 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and a1.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony a1 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer R8 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.