| General | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model | EOS R8 | EOS R3 |
| MSRP | $1499 body only ($1699 with 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS) | $5999 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 35.9 x 23.9 mm | 36 x 24 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.6 Megapixel | 26.7 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.2 Megapixel | 24.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 102,400 | 100 - 102,400 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 50 - 204,800 | 50 - 204,800 |
| Photo | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC X | DIGIC X |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | C-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAW | HEIF, JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Super fine, fine, normal |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Shade, Tungsten | 2500 to 10,000K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten |
| Focus | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -6.5 to +21 EV | -7.5 to +20 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 1053 | 4779 |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF |
| Crop Factor | 1x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 8 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Lens Breathing Correction |
| Screen | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.2" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,620k dot | 4,150k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic (OLED) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.39" | 0.5" |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.70x | 0.76x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2,360k dot | 5,760k dot |
| No Blackout Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 22 mm | 23 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +1 | -4 to +2 |
| 120 fps Viewfinder Refresh Rate |
| Shutter | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic 1st curtain, Electronic | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/16000 sec | 1/64000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 6.0 fps | 12.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 40.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 40.0 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Anti-dust Shutter | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Electronic Shutter Up to 40 fps for up to 120 Frames (JPEG) / 56 Frames (Raw) Up to 6 fps for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 1000 Frames (Raw) | Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 150 Frames (Raw) / 540 Frames (JPEG) Mechanical Shutter Up to 12 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 1000 Frames (Raw) / 1000 Frames (JPEG) |
| Flash | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | E-TTL II flash metering Manual flash MULTI flash (stroboscopic) Auto external flash metering Manual external flash metering Continuous shooting priority (CSP) mode 16 | E-TTL II Auto Flash Metered Manual |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/250 sec | 1/250 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | E-TTL II with EX / EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support | E-TTL II with EX/EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support |
| External Flash Connection | Intelligent Hot Shoe | Intelligent Hot Shoe, PC Terminal, Wireless |
| Exposure | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -3 to +20 EV | -3 to +20 EV |
| Exposure Compensation | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | |
| Exposure Lock | (1) Auto AE lock - AE is locked as soon as subjects are in focus using One-Shot AF when set to selected metering mode in [C.Fn2: AE lock meter. mode after focus]. (2)User-set AE lock - Use the AE lock button (update by pressing the button again) in Fv, P, Tv, Av, and M mode. Enabled in all metering modes. |
| DXO | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3295 | 4086 |
| DxO Color Depth | 24.5 | 25.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.5 | 14.7 |
| DxO Overall Score | 93 | 96 |
| Video | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MP4 | CRM, MP4 |
| Audio File Format | LPCM, AAC | LPCM, AAC |
| Internal Recording Modes | H.264/H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/150/179.82 fps | Raw 12-Bit 6K DCI: 6000 x 3164 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [720 to 2600 Mbps] H.265/MP4 4:2:2 10-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [85 to 1880 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [85 to 1880 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [28 to 470 Mbps] H.264/MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | RAW, MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 6000 x 3164 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | ||
| External Recording Modes | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps | |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Gamma Curve | Canon Log 3, HDR-PQ | Canon Log 3 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 2 hours - 3840 x [email protected] fps, 1920 x [email protected] fps 30 min - 3840 x [email protected] fps, 1920 x [email protected]/100 fps 20 min - 1920 x [email protected]/150 fps | Unlimited - 59.94 fps or less 89 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps |
| IP Streaming |
| Terminals | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Headphone Output on Camera Body | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input | |
| Other I/O | 1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) | 1 x RJ45 1 x Canon N3 Control 1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | Micro Type D |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Mono |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | |
| Mobile App Compatible | *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | via smartphone |
| Environmental | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 133 x 86 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.39 x 2.76") | 150 x 143 x 87 mm (5.91 x 5.63 x 3.43") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 461 g (1.02 lb / 16.26 oz) | 1015 g (2.24 lb / 35.80 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 11.6 x 7.5 x 6.1" | 9.5 x 7.9 x 7.9" |
| Package Weight | 2.155 lb | 4.6 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E17 | LP-E19 |
| Battery Life | 290 shots | 760 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) |
| Other | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS R3 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | ||
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | Canon Multi-function accessory shoe Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe |
| Material of Construction | Magnesium Alloy body and polycarbonate with glass fibre | |
| Illuminated Buttons |
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