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Canon EOS R8 Compared to the Canon EOS R7
| Specifications | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R7 |
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| Year Introduced | 2023 | 2022 |
| Megapixels | 24.2 | 32.5 |
| Total Pixels | 25.6 | 34.4 |
| Sensor Size | 36.0 x 24.0mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
| Pixel Dimensions | 6000 x 4000 | 6960 x 4640 |
| Pixel Size | 6.00µm | 3.20µm |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/9.6 | f/5.2 |
| Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | 14.5 | 29.2 |
| Sensor Stabilization | N | Y |
| Lens Mount | RF, RF-S (EF, EF-S, and TS-E lenses when using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) | RF, RF-S (EF, EF-S, and TS-E lenses when using Mount Adapter EF-EOS R) |
| FOVCF | 1.0x | 1.6x |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X | DIGIC X |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | Phase-difference detection system with image sensor (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) | Phase-difference detection system with image sensor (Dual Pixel CMOS AF) |
| Points | 1,053 AF Areas covering approx. 100% of the frame, 4897 individually selectable AF points with 90% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage | 651 AF Areas covering approx. 100% of the frame, 5915 individually selectable AF points with 90% horizontal and 100% vertical coverage |
| Working Range | EV -6.5 to 21 (f/1.2, at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100, One-Shot AF, Center AF Point) | EV -5 – 20 (at 73°F/23°C & ISO100) |
| Point Selection | Spot AF, 1-point AF, AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right), AF point Expansion surrounding (all surrounding points), Flexible Zone AF 1-3, and Whole Area AF (entire focusing area with 1053 maximum focusing zones) | Automatic Selection: Spot AF (Flexible Zone AF 1), 1-point AF (Flexible Zone AF 2), Expand AF Area (Flexible Zone AF 3) (above, below, left and right/around), and Expand AF Area (entire AF area) |
| Microadjustment | ||
| Touch & Drag AF | Y | Y |
| Eye Detection AF | Y | Y |
| Focus Bracketing/Stacking | Y | Y |
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone (24x16) (1) Evaluative metering (AF point-linked) (2) Partial metering (approx. 5.9% of the area at the center of the screen) (3) Spot metering (approx. 3.0% of the area at the center of the screen) (4) Center-weighted average metering | Real-time with image sensor, 384-zone metering. (1) Evaluative metering (linked to All AF points) (2) Partial metering (Approx. 6% of viewfinder at center) (3) Spot metering: Center spot metering (Approx. 6% viewfinder at center) AF point-linked spot metering not provided (4) Center weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV -3 – 20 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100) | EV -2 – 20 (at 23°C, ISO100, with evaluative metering) |
| Exposure Comp | +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| AEB | 2, 3, 5 or 7 shots in +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | 2, 3, 5 or 7 shots in +/-3 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments |
| Light Flicker Mode | Y | Y |
| Intervalometer | Y | Y |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto 100-102400 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L:50, H1: 204800 | Auto 100-32000 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H1: 51200 |
| Shutter Speed | 1st Curtain Electronic: 30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Electronic: 30-1/16000 sec., and Bulb | Mechanical: 30-1/8000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb, Electronic: 30-1/16000 (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments up to 1/8000 then 1 stop until 1/16000) (Available range varies by shooting mode) |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | 0.39" (9.9mm) OLED color EVF, 2.36 Million dots | 0.39" (9.9mm) OLED color EVF, 2.36 Million dots |
| Coverage | Approx. 100% | Approx. 100% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.70x | Approx. 1.15x |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 22mm | Approx. 22mm |
| Information | (1) Maximum burst (2) Possible shots/Sec. until self-timer shoots (3) Focus Bracketing/ Multiple-exposure/HDR shooting/Multi Shot Noise Reduction/Bulb time/Interval timer (4) Shooting mode (5) AF method (6) AF operation (7) Image quality (8) Card (9) Drive mode (10) Metering mode (11) No. of remaining shots for focus braketing, multiple exposures, or interval timer (12) Electronic level (13) Movie recording time available (14) Battery level (15) Image Stabilizer (IS mode) (16) Histogram (Brightness/RGB) (17) Quick Control button (18) Anti-flicker shooting (19) White balance/White balance correction (20) Picture style (21) Auto Lighting Optimizer (22) Still photo cropping / Aspect ratio (23) AF point (1-point AF) (24) AEB/FEB (25) View Assist (26) HDR PQ (27) Flash ready / FE lock / High-speed sync (28) Electronic shutter (29) Touch shutter / Create folder (30) AE lock (31) Shutter speed / Multi-function lock warning (32) Aperture value (33) Wi-Fi® function (34) Wi-Fi® signal strength (35) Bluetooth® function (36) Exposure simulation (37) Magnify button (38) ISO speed (39) Highlight tone priority (40) Exposure compensation (41) Exposure level indicator | Accessory attached indicator, AE lock, AEB, AF area, AF method, AF operation, AF point (1-point AF), AF point information, Anti-flicker shooting, Aperture value, Aspect ratio, Audio recording level (manual), Audio recording level indicator (manual), Auto Lighting Optimizer, Battery level, Bluetooth function, Canon Log, Card for recording/playback, Creative filters, Bulb timer, Digital Lens Optimizer, Digital zoom, Drive mode, Electronic level, Electronic shutter, Exposure compensation, Exposure level indicator, Exposure simulation, FE lock, FEB, Flash off, Flash-ready, Focus bracketing, focus distance scale, GPS, Grid, HDR PQ, HDR shooting, Headphone volume, Highlight tone priority, High-speed sync, Histogram (Brightness/RGB), Image Quality, Image Stabilizer (IS mode), Interval timer, ISO speed, Lens information, Magnify button, Maximum burst, Metering mode, Movie recording in progress, Movie recording size, Movie recording time available, Movie recording time available/Elapsed recording time, Movie self-timer, Movie Servo AF, Multi Shot Noise Reduction, Multi Shot Noise Reduction, Multi-function lock warning, Multiple-exposure shooting, No. of remaining shots for focus bracketing, Number of available shots/Sec. until self-timer shoots, Number of remaining multiple exposures, Number of self-timer shooting, Overheat control, Picture Style, Quick Control button, Shooting mode, Shutter speed, Still photo cropping, Subject to detect, Touch Shutter/Create folder, vertical exposure scale, View Assist, White balance, White balance correction, Wi-Fi function, Wi-Fi signal strength |
| DOF Preview | Yes, via customizable button | Yes, via customizable button |
| LCD | ||
| Type | Vari-angle touch screen 2.95" (7.50cm) Clear View LCD II, approx. 1.62 million dots | Vari-angle touch screen 2.95" (7.5 cm) TFT LCD monitor, approx. 1.62 million dots |
| Coating | No | Anti-smudge |
| Brightness Adj | Manual: Adjustable to one of seven levels | Manual: Adjustable to one of five levels, Auto |
| Display Options | (1) Basic Camera settings (2) Advance Camera settings (3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display (4) No info (5) Quick Control Screen | (1) Basic Camera settings (2) Advance Camera settings (3) Camera settings plus histogram and dual level display (4) No info (5) Quick Control Screen (6) Display off |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | N/A (ISO 100, meters) | N/A (ISO 100, meters) |
| Built-in Coverage | N/A | N/A |
| Built-in Recycle Time | N/A | N/A |
| Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual |
| X-Sync | 1/200 electronic 1st curtain, n/a with electronic shutter | 1/250 mechanical shutter, 1/320 electronic 1st curtain, n/a with electronic shutter |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 EV in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments | +/- 3EV in 1/3 increments |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / No | Yes / No |
| External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support | E-TTL II with EX and EL series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | (1) Scene Intelligent Auto (2) Hybrid Auto (3) Special Scenes (4) Creative Filters (5) Flexible-priority AE (6) Program AE (7) Shutter-priority AE (8) Aperture-priority AE (9) Manual Exposure (10) Bulb Exposure (11) Custom Shooting Modes C1, C2, C3 | Stills: Scene Inteligent Auto, 13 Special Scene modes(including Panning/Panoramic Shot), Creative Filters, Flexible priority AE, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Bulb and Custom (x3) Movie: Scene Inteligent Auto movies, HDR Movies, Creative Filters, Movie Auto Exposure, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, and Custom (x3) |
| Picture Styles | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
| Image Processing | Highlight Tone Priority (2 settings) Auto Lighting Optimizer (3 settings) Long exposure noise reduction Clarity High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) (stills and video) Lens optical correction - Peripheral illumination correction, Chromatic aberration correction Distortion correction (during/after still photo shooting, during video only) Diffraction correction, Digital Lens Optimizer (during/after still photo shooting only) Focus Bracketing including image compositing Resize to M, S1, S2 Cropping of images (JPEG/HEIF) - Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1 x1.6crop - Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation - Image straightening - Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation RAW image processing Dual Pixel RAW – Portrait Relighting, Background Clarity ( in camera) Raw Cloud processing Multiple exposure HDR - with moving subject suppression HEIF to Jpeg conversion (single or batch) | Resize JPEG / HEIF images to M, S1, S2 Cropping: JPEG / HEIF images can be cropped (Aspect ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1) Cropping of images - Switch between vertical and horizontal cropping orientation - Image straightening - Cropping frame can be moved using touch screen operation RAW image processing Cloud RAW image processing Multiple exposure HDR HEIF to Jpeg conversion |
| Abberration Corrections | Peripheral Illumination, Distortion, Chromatic Aberration, and Diffraction along with DLO (Digital Lens Optimizer) | |
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous High+, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Self-timer (2s, 10s, Continuous, 2s+remote, 10s+remote) | Single, Continuous High+, Continuous High, Continuous Low, Self-timer (2s+remote, 10s+remote) |
| Continuous Shooting | Max. approx. 6 fps speed maintained for 1,000+ JPEG, 1,000+ RAW, or 1,000+ CRAW images with AF Tracking or 40 FPS with electronic shutter for 120 JPEG, 56 RAW, or 100 CRAW images | Max. Approx. 15 fps. with Mechanical shutter/1st curtain electronic speed maintained for 224 JPEG or 51 RAW images or 30 FPS with electronic shutter speed maintained for 126 JPEG or 42 RAW images |
| Shutter Lag | 50-99ms | |
| Viewfinder Blackout | ||
| Live View | ||
| FrameRate | 120 fps | |
| Focusing | Automatic selection (651 Available AF areas) or Manual selection: 1-point AF (AF frame size can be changed with 5915 AF positions available stills (4823 Movies)), AF point Expansion 4 points (up, down, left, right), AF point Expansion surrounding (all surrounding points), Flexible Zone AF 1-3 (all AF points divided into minimum 9 to 567 maximum focusing zones), Whole Area AF (entire focusing area with 651 maximum focusing zones) | |
| Metering | ||
| Display Options | ||
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG (.JPG), HEIF (.HIF), RAW, C-RAW, Dual Pixel RAW, RAW burst (.CR3) Movies: ALL-I (Time-lapse video only), IPB (.MP4) | Still: JPEG, HEIF, RAW, Dual Pixel RAW, Raw Burst, C-RAW (CR3); Movies: ALL-I*, IPB, IPB Light (* Time-lapse movies only) |
| Image Size | RAW/ C-RAW: 3:2 ratio 6000x4000 1.6x crop 3744x2496 4:3 ratio 6000x4000 16:9 ratio 6000x4000 1:1 ratio 6000x4000 JPEG/ HEIF: 3:2 ratio (L) 6000x4000, (M) 3984x2656, (S1) 2976x1984, (S2) 2400x1600 1.6x crop (L) 3744x2496, (S2) 2400x1600 4:3 ratio (L) 5328x4000, (M) 3552x2664, (S1) 2656x1992, (S2) 2112x1600 16:9 ratio (L) 6000x3368, (M) 3984x2240, (S1) 2976x1680, (S2) 2400x1344 1:1 ratio (L) 4000x4000, (M) 2656x2656, (S1) 1984x1984, (S2) 1600x1600 | RAW/ C-RAW: 3:2 ratio 6960x4640 JPEG/ HEIF: 3:2 ratio (L) 6960x4640, (M) 4800x3200, (S1) 3472x2320, (S2) 2400x1600 4:3 ratio (L) 6160x4640, (M) 4256x3200, (S1) 3072x2320, (S2) 2112x1600 16:9 ratio (L) 6960x3904, (M) 4800x2688, (S1) 3472x1952, (S2) 2400x1344 1:1 ratio (L) 4640x4640, (M) 3200x3200, (S1) 2320x2320, (S2) 1600x1600 |
| Movie Type | MP4 Video: 4K UHD, Full HD (16:9), Audio: Linear PCM / AAC | MP4 Video: 4K UHD, Full HD (16:9) 4K/ Full HD: H.265 / HEVC, Audio: AAC / Linear PCM 4K/ Full HD: H.264 / MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC / Linear PCM |
| Movie Size | 4K UHD22 (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light) 4K UHD cropped (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light) 4K UHD Timelapse (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I) Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (179.82, 150, 119.88, 100, 59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light) Full HD Timelapse (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) intra frame (All-I), Full HD HDR (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) inter frame (IPB) [AAC Only] Full HD Creative Filters (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25fps) inter frame (IPB) / (IPB Light) [AAC Only] | 4K UHD Fine (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) inter frame / light inter frame 4K UHD (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) inter frame / light inter frame 4K UHD Crop (16:9) 3840 x 2160 (59.94, 50 fps) inter frame / light inter frame 4K / Full HD Time-lapse (16:9) 3840 x 2160 / 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25 fps) intra frame Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) inter frame / light inter frame Full HD (16:9) 1920 x 1080 HDR (29.97, 25 fps) inter frame * Audio compression is restricted to [AAC] in Basic Zone modes. * Only [AAC] is available for audio compression of IPB (Light). |
| Movie Length | Max movie continuous recording time available 2 hours. High Frame Rate movie (Full HD 179.82/150fps): 20 min. High Frame Rate movie (Full HD 119.88/100fps): 30 min. No 4GB file limit with exFAT formatted SD card. | Max duration 6 hours. (excluding High Frame Rate movies). No 4 GB file limit with exFAT formatted card. |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth |
| GPS | Via GP-E2 GPS receiver | Via GP-E2 GPS receiver |
| Custom Functions | 22 Custom Functions | 19 custom functions + button and dial customizations |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | No / No | No / No |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| Sound Memo | No | No |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | SuperSpeed Plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB Type-C connector also used for computer communication / smartphone communication / USB power. | SuperSpeed Plus USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB Type-C connector also used for computer communication / smartphone communication / USB power. |
| Other Interface | HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported) External Microphone In (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) Headphone socket (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal) | HDMI Micro out (Type D, HDMI-CEC not supported) External Microphone In (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) Headphone socket (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal) |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II Supported | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC, UHS-II Supported |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17 | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E6NH (supplied), LP-E6N, LP-E6 |
| Battery Life | Approx. Power Saving: LCD Approx. 370 shots, Viewfinder Approx. 220 shots Smooth: LCD Approx. 290 shots, Viewfinder Approx. 150 shots (at 23°C) | Approx. With LCD Approx. 500 shots (EVF/Power Saving); 380 shots (EVF/Smooth); 770 shots (LCD screen/Power Saving); 660 shots (LCD/Smooth) (at 23°C) |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | Battery charger LC-E17E Compact Power Adapter CA-PS700 DC Coupler DR-E17 | Battery charger LC-E6E (supplied), AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E6, AC Adapter Kit ACK-E6N/ACK-E6, Car Battery Charger CBC-E6, PD-E1 USB power adapter |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Magnesium alloy and high-strength engineering plastic | Magnesium alloy and high-strength engineering plastic |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 200,000 | |
| Operating Environment | 32–104°F (0 – 40 °C), 85% or less humidity | 32–104°F (0 – 40 °C), 85% or less humidity |
| Dimensions Inches | 5.22 x 3.39 x 2.76" (132.5 x 86.1 x 70.0mm) | 5.2 x 3.6 x 3.6" (132.0 x 90.4 x 91.7mm) |
| CIPA Weight | 16.3 oz (461g) | 21.6 oz (612g) |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | ||
| Wireless File Transmitter | Built-in | Built-in |
| Compatible Lenses | RF, RF-S (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E with Adapter) | RF, RF-S (EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E with Adapter) |
| Battery Grip | N/A | N/A |
| Remote | Remote Switch RS-60E3 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (Requires Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3) Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 | Remote Switch RS-60E3 Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3 (Requires Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3) Wireless Remote Control BR-E1 |
| Other | ||
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