Canon EOS R8 vs Canon EOS R6

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS R8EOS R6
      Successor ModelCanon EOS R6 Mark II
      MSRP$1499 body only ($1699 with 24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS)$2499 (body only), $2899 (w/24-105mm F4-7.1 lens), $3500 (w/24-105mm F4 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameFull Frame
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm36 x 24 mm
      Total Pixels25.6 Megapixel21.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel20.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 102,400100 - 102,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,80050 - 204,800
      Photo Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      ProcessorDIGIC XDIGIC X
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005472 x 3648
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatC-RAW, HEIF, JPEG, RAWHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Kelvin, Shade, TungstenPresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF IIDual Pixel CMOS AF II
      Autofocus ModesMulti-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 ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6.5 to +21 EV-6.5 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points10536072
      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 R6
      Lens MountCanon RFCanon RF
      Crop Factor1x1x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Screen Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Electronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Size0.39"0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.70x0.76x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x0.76x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint22 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +1-4 to +2
      Shutter Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Shutter TypeElectronic 1st curtain, ElectronicElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)6.0 fps12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)40.0 fps20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting40.0 fps20.0 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferElectronic 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)      		Mechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 20 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 240 Frames (Raw)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 20 MP for up to 1000 Frames (JPEG) / 240 Frames (Raw)
      Flash Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-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 Speed1/250 sec1/250 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 SystemE-TTL II with EX / EL series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Auto, 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 (2, 3, 5, 7 shots 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 R6
      DxO Low Light ISO32953394
      DxO Color Depth24.524.2
      DxO Dynamic Range14.514.3
      DxO Overall Score9390
      Video Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Movie File FormatMP4MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AACLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.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      		H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [170 to 340 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [28 to 180 Mbps]

      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/29.97/59.94 fps [120 to 230 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [12 to 120 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 10-Bit
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) up to 59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveCanon Log 3, HDR-PQCanon Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit2 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      		30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Audio I/O1 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
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2
      Mobile App Compatible *As of February, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility: Android & iOS
      App Name: Can Connect Camera
      *As of February, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control
      Environmental Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Dimensions133 x 86 x 70 mm (5.24 x 3.39 x 2.76")138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.48")
      Weight (inc. batteries)461 g (1.02 lb / 16.26 oz)680 g (1.50 lb / 23.99 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11.6 x 7.5 x 6.1"11.7 x 8.8 x 5.9"
      Package Weight2.155 lb2.82 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E6NH
      Battery Life290 shots360 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R6
      Self Timer
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory MountCanon Multi-function accessory shoe
      Optional Canon AD-E1 adapter required for conventional shoe-mount flashes and accessories      		1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy chassis, outer panels are polycarbonate resin with glass fiber


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