Canon R8 vs Sony A6000

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon R8 vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the R8 (Full frame) and A6000 (APS-C) use different sensor size.

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The R8 was introduced 8 years after the A6000 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the R8 grades against the A6000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS R8 and Sony Alpha a6000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery and Sony A6000 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon R8 features 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 A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the R8 versus the A6000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the R8 and A6000 is 71 and 85 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and A6000.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The R8 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF easier. The more recent R8 should have an advantage in sensor technology.