Canon R8 vs Sony A6300

The following is a comprehensive review of the Canon R8 and Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the R8 (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is very well matched but the R8 (Full frame) and A6300 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

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The R8 was manufactured 7 years after the A6300 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon R8 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the R8 scores against the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS R8 & Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon R8 Gallery & Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon R8 has physical measurements of 133mm x 86mm x 70mm (5.2" x 3.4" x 2.8") having a weight of 461 grams (1.02 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the R8 vs the A6300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the R8 and A6300 is 71 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the R8 and A6300.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The R8 comes with the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The newer R8 provides an edge in sensor tech.