Canon EOS R5 Mark II vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II

Updated Nov 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads Canon EOS R8 Mark II overall by 21 points (77 vs 56 out of 100).
  • Key differences: max video resolution, where Canon EOS R5 Mark II has 8192 × 4320 vs 3840 × 2160 px; max video frame rate, where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has 180 vs 120 fps; megapixels, where Canon EOS R5 Mark II has 45 vs 24.2 MP; ISO max, where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has 102,400 vs 51,200; burst speed (electronic), where Canon EOS R8 Mark II has 40 vs 30 fps.
  • Best value: Canon EOS R8 Mark II (from $1,899) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II leads overall
Canon EOS R5 Mark II · 82 overall, #3 of 39
77
Canon EOS R8 Mark II · 66 overall, #20 of 39
56
Key differences
  • Max Video ResolutionCanon EOS R5 Mark II 8192 × 4320 vs 3840 × 2160 px
  • Max Video Frame RateCanon EOS R8 Mark II 180 vs 120 fps
  • MegapixelsCanon EOS R5 Mark II 45 vs 24.2 MP
  • ISO MaxCanon EOS R8 Mark II 102,400 vs 51,200
  • Burst SpeedCanon EOS R8 Mark II 40 vs 30 fps

Scores by Category

EOS R5 Mark II wins 6 of 7 categories

CategoryEOS R5 Mark IIEOS R8 Mark IILead
Sensor
Tie
Autofocus
+100
Video
+28
Performance
+6
Connectivity & Storage
+100
Physical & Battery
+4
Display & Viewfinder
+39

Physical Comparison

746 g546 g
EOS R5 Mark IIEOS R8 Mark II

EOS R5 Mark II is 200 g (37%) heavier than EOS R8 Mark II.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Sensor

Feature
EOS R5 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
Sensor Size
Megapixels
45 MP86% more
24.2 MP
Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Yes
Yes
ISO Max
51,200
102,400100% more

Autofocus

Feature
EOS R5 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
AF Points
1,053
N/A

Video

Feature
EOS R5 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
Max Video Resolution
8192 × 4320 px
3840 × 2160 px
Max Video Frame Rate
120 fps
180 fps50% more
Video Bit Depth
12
1017% less

Performance

Feature
EOS R5 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
Burst Speed (mechanical)
12 fps
N/A
Burst Speed (electronic)
30 fps
40 fps33% more

Display & Viewfinder

Feature
EOS R5 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
LCD Size
3.2 in7% more
3 in
LCD Resolution
2,100,00030% more
1,620,000
Viewfinder Resolution
5,760,000144% more
2,360,000

Connectivity & Storage

Feature
EOS R5 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
Dual Card Slots
Yes
N/A
Weather Sealing
Yes
N/A

Physical & Battery

Feature
EOS R5 Mark II
EOS R8 Mark II
Weight
746 g
546 g27% less
Battery Life (CIPA shots)
63085% more
340
Dimensions
13.85 × 10.12 × 9.35 cm
13.14 × 9.00 × 7.97 cm

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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