Sony a6700 vs Canon EOS R8: What Should You Get?

Sony a6700 vs Canon EOS R8 Specifications Comparison

Camera FeatureSony a6700Canon EOS R8
AnnouncedJuly 2023February 2023
Camera TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor TypeBSI CMOSCMOS
Image ProcessorBIONZ XRDIGIC X
Resolution26.0 MP24.2 MP
Pixel Dimensions6192 x 41286000×4000
Sensor Dimensions23.3 x 15.5 mm (APS-C)36.0 x 24.0 mm (Full Frame)
Sensor Pixel Size3.76µ6.00µ
Low Pass FilterYesYes
IBIS (In-Body Image Stabilization)YesNo
Base ISOISO 100ISO 100
Max Native ISOISO 32,000ISO 102,400
Extended ISOsISO 50-102,400ISO 50-204,800
High-Resolution Sensor ShiftNoNo
Focus Stack BracketingYesYes
Pre-Shoot Burst ModeNoYes
Fastest Shutter Speed1/80001/16000
Longest Shutter Speed30 seconds30 seconds
Continuous Shooting (Mechanical Shutter)11 FPS6 FPS
Continuous Shooting (Electronic Shutter)11 FPS40 FPS
Notes for High FPS ShootingNone12-bit raw at 40 FPS (14-bit raw is available at 6 FPS)
Buffer Size (Raw)59 frames (11 FPS)56 frames (40 FPS), 1000+ frames (6 FPS)
Autofocus SystemHybrid PDAF with deep learning subject recognitionHybrid PDAF
Autofocus Points7591053
Maximum Low-Light AF Sensitivity (Standardized to f/2, ISO 100)-3 EV-5 EV
Standard Flash Sync Speed1/1601/200
Curtain to Protect Sensor at ShutdownNoNo
Video Features
Maximum Video Bit Depth (Internal)10 bits10 bits
Maximum Video Bit Depth (External)10 bits10 bits
Raw VideoNoNo
4K Maximum Framerate120 FPS60 FPS
1080P Maximum Framerate240 FPS180 FPS
Additional Video Crop FactorExtra 1.58x crop at 4K 120p (otherwise no additional crop)No
Chroma Subsampling4:2:24:2:2
Video Recording Limit780 min120 min
Physical and Other Features
Card Slots11
Slot 1 TypeSD (UHS-II)SD (UHS-II)
Rear LCD Size (Diagonal)3.0 in3.0 in
Rear LCD Resolution1.04 million dots1.62 million dots
Articulating LCDFully ArticulatingFully Articulating
TouchscreenYesYes
ViewfinderEVFEVF
Viewfinder Magnification1.07x (0.70x FF equiv.)0.70x
Viewfinder Resolution2.36 million dots2.36 million dots
Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
Voice MemoNoNo
Headphone JackYesYes
Microphone JackYesYes
Built-in FlashNoNo
GPSNoNo
BluetoothYesYes
WiFiYesYes
USB TypeType C 3.2 Gen 2Type C 3.2 Gen 2
Battery TypeNP-FZ100LP-E17
Battery Life (Viewfinder)550 frames150 frames
Battery Life (Rear LCD)570 frames370 frames
Battery Life (Eco Mode)N/A440 frames
Weather SealedYesYes
Weight (Body Only w/ Battery + Card)493 g (1.09 lbs.)461 g (1.02 lbs.)
Dimensions (LxHxD)122 x 69 x 64 mm (4.8 x 2.7 x 2.5″)1133 x 86 x 70 mm (5.2 x 3.4 x 2.8″)
Price Comparison
MSRP, Body Only$1400 (Check Current Price)$1500 (Check Current Price)
Used PricesSony a6700 Used PricesCanon EOS R8 Used Prices
1The Sony a6700’s depth measurement in this table excludes the optional rubber cap for the viewfinder


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