CANON · MIRRORLESS · 2023

Canon EOS R8

One of the lightest full-frame cameras in our database at 461 g with card and battery, with a 24.2MP sensor and 4K 60p video.

  • Vlog-ready: screen faces you + mic input
  • Viewfinder
  • Mid-range (our label)
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Canon EOS R8 with a compact zoom lens on a dark background
Photo: Henry Söderlund from Helsinki, Finland, CC BY 2.0 · Canon EOS R8

Key strengths

  • Full-frame 24.2MP sensor in a 461 g body
  • 4K 60p video and Full HD up to 180p
  • Uses the full range of Canon RF lenses

Things to consider

  • No in-body stabilisation — you rely on stabilised lenses or digital IS
  • Smaller 0.39-inch viewfinder than Canon's pricier full-frame bodies

Who it suits

People stepping up to full frame for portraits, travel and low-light shooting who want to keep the kit light.

GOOD FIT FOR Travel & everyday · Portraits & people · Street

Where these specs come from

Specs were read from the pages above on 3 October 2026. Where a maker doesn't state something clearly we leave it blank (—) rather than guess. Makers update firmware and specs, so check their page before you buy. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.

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