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Canon EOS 2000D vs Canon EOS R8 Mark II

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CanonEOS 2000DCanonEOS R8 Mark II
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2018Coming late October 2026
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions22.3 × 14.9 mm36 × 24 mm
Effective resolution24.1 MP24.2 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–6400100–102400
Sensor detailApproximately 24.1 million effective and 24.7 million total pixels; 22.3 × 14.9 mm CMOS with fixed low-pass filter, manual cleaning and Dust Delete DataFull-frame 36.0 × 24.0 mm CMOS with approximately 24.2 million effective and 25.6 million total pixels; fixed low-pass filter and integrated sensor cleaning
Image formats14-bit RAW and JPEG Fine or Normal; simultaneous RAW plus Large JPEG14-bit RAW, C-RAW and Dual Pixel RAW; 8-bit JPEG and 10-bit HEIF; simultaneous RAW and JPEG or HEIF
ISO detailStandard still-photo ISO 100–6400, expandable to ISO 12800; movies ISO 100–6400Standard still-photo ISO 100–102400, expandable to ISO 50 or 204800; normal movie ISO 100–25600, with expansion dependent on recording mode
Image processorDIGIC 4+DIGIC X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountCanon EF / EF-SCanon RF
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst3 fps40 fps
Lens detailCanon EF and EF-S lenses, excluding EF-M; approximately 1.6× focal-length equivalent angle of viewCanon RF and RF-S lenses directly; EF and EF-S via an EF-EOS R adapter; EF-M incompatible; RF-S and EF-S use 1.6× cropping
AutofocusNine optical-viewfinder phase-detection points with cross-type centre; live view uses contrast detection or Quick Mode using the dedicated phase-detection sensor; no Dual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF II with up to 4368 selectable still-photo positions and 1053 zones; people, dogs, cats, birds, horses and vehicle detection, plus registered-person priority; coverage and available areas depend on lens and AF mode
ShutterElectronically controlled focal-plane shutter, 30–1/4000 second plus BulbElectronic first curtain 30–1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic 30–1/16000 second, with 1/16000 restricted to Fv, Tv or M; no mechanical first curtain
Burst detailUp to 3 fps; maker manual claims 150 Large/Fine JPEG, 11 RAW or six RAW plus JPEG frames, using an 8 GB card at ISO 100 and Standard Picture StyleElectronic H+ up to 40 fps, H 20 fps or L 5 fps; electronic first curtain up to 6 fps; maker electronic buffer 190 JPEG or 73 RAW under One-Shot AF, ISO 100 and 23°C with a 128 GB UHS-II card; lens, battery, shutter, aperture, lighting and settings affect speed; pre-continuous capture retains up to 20 earlier frames
Stabilisation detailOptical image stabilisation depends on compatible attached lensesFive-axis sensor-shift IBIS with coordinated optical lens stabilisation; maker up to 7.5 stops at the centre and 7.0 at the periphery under CIPA 2024 yaw, pitch and roll testing with RF 24-105mm F2.8L IS USM Z at 105 mm; Movie Digital IS is separate
FlashBuilt-in retractable flash, guide number 9.2 m at ISO 100, approximately two-second recharge and 1/200-second sync; EX-series Speedlite E-TTL II support; no PC terminalExternal E-TTL II Speedlite support through the multi-function shoe; full-frame electronic-first-curtain sync 1/200 second, or 1/250 with supported Sync speed priority
Exposure controlsScene and P/Tv/Av/M modes; 63-zone optical-viewfinder metering; up to ±5 EV compensationAuto, scenes, Fv, P, Tv, Av, M and Bulb; ±3 EV exposure compensation in 1/3 or 1/2 steps; 384-zone metering
Video
Highest video resolution1920 × 1080 at 29.97 fps3840 × 2160 at 59.94 fps
Video detailFull HD 1920×1080 at 29.97/25/23.98 fps, HD 1280×720 at 59.94/50 fps; MOV H.264 with linear PCM; limits of 29 minutes 59 seconds or 4 GBUHD 3840 × 2160 up to 59.94/50 fps oversampled from 6K except cropped and smooth-skin modes; full-width recording with optional crop; Full HD up to 179.82/150 fps; internal H.265 or H.264 with 10-bit 4:2:2 options, Canon Log 3, PQ and HLG; normal clip limit up to six hours below 100 fps, subject to temperature, power and other limits
AudioBuilt-in mono microphone with adjustable recording level and wind filter; no external microphone input (Amateur Photographer)Built-in stereo microphone, 3.5 mm external microphone input and headphone output; compatible multi-function-shoe accessories support four-channel audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots920,0001,620,000
TouchscreenNoYes
Tilting screenNoYes
Display detailFixed 3-inch TFT LCD, approximately 920,000 dots and 100% coverage, without touch control (Photography Blog and Amateur Photographer)3-inch vari-angle Clear View LCD II touchscreen with approximately 1.62 million dots and 100% coverage
Viewfinder detailOptical pentamirror, approximately 95% coverage and 0.80× magnification with 50 mm lens at infinity0.39-inch OLED with approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage, 0.70× magnification and refresh up to 120 fps; refresh may fall during focusing or shooting
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
Bluetooth–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)500 photographs220 photographs
Body weight427 g499 g
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records first marketing in March 2018; regional names are EOS 2000D/1500D, EOS Rebel T7 and EOS Kiss X90Canon USA announced on 15 September 2026 and expects body and RF 24-50mm kit availability in late October; Canon UK currently lists pre-order; no precise first-sale day inferred
Recording mediaSingle SD, SDHC or SDXC slotOne SD, SDHC or SDXC slot with UHS-II and UHS-I support; maker recommends high-speed UHS-II SDXC for 4K video and fast bursts
PortsHi-Speed USB, mini HDMI Type C and RS-60E3 remote-switch terminal; optional GP-E2 GPS receiver supportUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2 for transfer, power and charging; micro HDMI Type D, 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets, E3 remote terminal and multi-function shoe
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz with NFC pairing and Canon Camera Connect remote controlWi-Fi 802.11ac at 2.4 or 5 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3; regional restrictions may apply
Battery life detailLP-E10; approximately 500 viewfinder or 240 live-view photographs at 23°C, CIPA with 50% flash use; 410/230 respectively at 0°CLP-E17 rechargeable lithium-ion battery; maker CIPA power-saving claim at 23°C approximately 220 photographs with EVF or 340 with LCD; accessories powered by the shoe can reduce endurance
ChargingLC-E10E external battery charger; optional CA-PS700 adapter and DR-E10 DC couplerUSB charging supported with authenticated compatible batteries; optional LC-E17E external charger or PD-E1/PD-E2 USB power adapter; UK box list does not include a charger
DimensionsApproximately 129.0 × 101.3 × 77.6 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 131.4 × 90.0 × 79.7 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailMaker manual 427 g body only, or 475 g including battery and card; attached lens excludedApproximately 499 g body only; 546 g including card and battery under CIPA guidelines
MaterialsPolycarbonate enclosure with metal lens mount; Amateur Photographer reports no weatherproofingPrimarily magnesium alloy with aluminium alloy and glass-fibre polycarbonate components; dust- and water-resistant construction is not waterproof, and shoe cover is required for sealing unless a sealed accessory is fitted
In the box–Camera body, ER-SC2 shoe cover, R-F-S camera cover, ER-100G neck strap, LP-E17 battery and cover, and user manual (UK maker list)

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