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Canon EOS 250D vs Canon EOS R8

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CanonEOS 250DCanonEOS R8
Overview
ReleasedApril 2019April 2023
Image and sensor
Camera typeDSLRMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CFull frame
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor dimensions22.3 × 14.9 mm35.9 × 23.9 mm
Effective resolution24.1 MP24.2 MP
Largest image6000 × 40006000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–25600100–102400
Sensor detailApproximately 24.1 million effective and 25.8 million total pixels; 22.3 × 14.9 mm CMOS with fixed low-pass filter, automatic cleaning and Dust Delete DataApproximately 24.2 million effective and 25.6 million total pixels; 35.9 × 23.9 mm CMOS with fixed low-pass filter and integrated sensor cleaning
Image formats14-bit RAW and C-RAW; JPEG Fine or Normal; simultaneous RAW plus JPEGRAW and C-RAW with 14-bit conversion using electronic first curtain or 12-bit using electronic shutter; 8-bit JPEG and 10-bit HEIF, with simultaneous RAW and JPEG or HEIF
ISO detailStandard still-photo ISO 100–25600, expandable to ISO 51200; movie ISO up to 12800 normally, expandable to 25600, with 4K limited to 6400Standard still-photo ISO 100–102400, expandable to ISO 50 or 204800; movie sensitivity depends on frame rate and Canon Log or HDR settings
Image processorDIGIC 8DIGIC X
Lens and shooting
Lens mountCanon EF / EF-SCanon RF
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst5 fps40 fps
Lens detailCanon EF and EF-S lenses, excluding EF-M; 35 mm equivalent angle of view corresponds to approximately 1.6× the attached lens focal lengthRF and RF-S directly; EF and EF-S via EF-EOS R mount adapters; RF-S and EF-S use 1.6× cropping; EF-M incompatible
AutofocusNine optical-viewfinder AF points with cross-type centre; live-view Dual Pixel CMOS AF with up to 143 automatic points or 3975 manually selected positions and eye detection; available points/coverage depend on lens and aspect ratio; 4K movies use contrast detectionDual Pixel CMOS AF II with 1053 automatic areas and 4897 selectable still-photo positions (4067 for movies); human, animal and vehicle recognition; AF area coverage depends on lens and 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 Tv or M and unavailable in H+; no mechanical first curtain
Burst detailUp to 5 fps; maker manual claims approximately 10 RAW or 37 C-RAW frames with a specified 32 GB UHS-I card, depending on settings and shooting conditionsUp to 40 fps electronic or 6 fps electronic first curtain; UK maker buffer claim 120 JPEG, 56 RAW or 100 C-RAW at 40 fps; 30 fps RAW Burst mode with up to 0.5 second pre-capture is separate; lens, exposure, lighting and subject conditions affect speed, and electronic rolling-shutter distortion is possible
Stabilisation detailOptical image stabilisation depends on compatible attached lensesNo sensor-shift IBIS; optical stabilisation depends on the attached lens; Movie Digital IS is available separately
FlashBuilt-in retractable flash, maker guide number 9.8 m at ISO 100 and approximately 3-second recharge; E-TTL II external EL/EX Speedlite support; sync 1/200 second, with no conventional X-contact in the hotshoe and no PC terminalExternal E-TTL II EX/EL Speedlite support through the multi-function shoe; electronic-first-curtain sync 1/200 second
Exposure controlsAutomatic, scene, filter and P/Tv/Av/M modes; 63-zone viewfinder and 384-zone live-view metering; up to ±5 EV compensation, limited to ±3 EV with guided shooting displayScene Intelligent Auto, Fv, P, Tv, Av, M, Bulb and two custom modes; 384-zone evaluative, partial, centre spot and centre-weighted metering; ±3 EV compensation
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 25 fps3840 × 2160 at 59.94 fps
Video detailUHD 3840×2160 at 25/23.98 fps, Full HD 1920×1080 up to 59.94 fps; MP4 H.264 with AAC; normal clip limit 29 minutes 59 seconds; 4K uses contrast AF, and Photography Blog reports a substantial additional cropFull-width UHD 3840 × 2160 up to 59.94/50 fps oversampled from 6K; optional cropped mode uses 62% of the horizontal area; Full HD up to 179.82/150 fps slow motion without sound; internal 8-bit 4:2:0 or 10-bit 4:2:2, Canon Log 3 and HDR PQ; normal clip limit two hours, subject to temperature, with maker approximately 30 minutes 4K 59.94p starting at 23°C
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphones and external 3.5 mm stereo microphone input; adjustable levels, wind filter and attenuatorBuilt-in stereo microphone; 3.5 mm external microphone and headphone sockets
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderOpticalElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,040,0001,620,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailVari-angle 3-inch Clear View II capacitive touchscreen with approximately 1.04 million dots and 100% coverageVari-angle 3-inch Clear View LCD II capacitive touchscreen with approximately 1.62 million dots and 100% coverage
Viewfinder detailOptical pentamirror, approximately 95% coverage and 0.87× magnification with 50 mm lens at infinity0.39-inch OLED, approximately 2.36 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.70× magnification; display refresh approximately 60 or 120 fps with mode- and shooting-dependent reductions
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)1070 photographs220 photographs
Body weight402 g414 g
Release detailCanon Camera Museum records first marketing in April 2019 and identifies regional names EOS 250D/200D II, EOS Rebel SL3 and EOS Kiss X10Canon Camera Museum records first marketing in April 2023; no exact first-sale day inferred
Recording mediaSingle SD, SDHC or SDXC slot with UHS-I support; maker recommends UHS Speed Class 3 or better for 4KSingle SD, SDHC or SDXC slot with UHS-II support; high-speed UHS-II recommended for 4K and fast bursts
PortsMicro-B USB 2.0, mini HDMI Type C, 3.5 mm external microphone and E3 remote terminalUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2 for transfer, power and charging; micro HDMI Type D, microphone and headphone sockets, E3 remote terminal and multi-function shoe
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy 4.1Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth Low Energy 4.2; regional restrictions may apply
Battery life detailLP-E17; maker approximately 1070 viewfinder or 320 live-view photographs at 23°C, with 50% AE/50% flash exposure test mix; approximately 1020/300 respectively at 0°CLP-E17; maker CIPA power-saving claim at 23°C approximately 220 photographs with EVF or 370 with LCD
ChargingLC-E17E external battery chargerSupplied LC-E17E external charger; USB charging supported with authenticated batteries, using compatible power equipment
DimensionsApproximately 122.4×92.6×69.8 mm (width×height×depth)Approximately 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0 mm (width × height × depth)
Weight detailMaker manual body-only 402 g black/silver or 404 g white; 449 g black/silver or 451 g white including battery/card. UK page labels this section body-only but explicitly qualifies its 449/451 g figures as including battery/card; manual distinction usedApproximately 414 g body only or 461 g with battery and card under CIPA guidelines
MaterialsAluminium-alloy and glass-fibre polycarbonate chassis; exterior glass-fibre and conductive-fibre polycarbonatePrimarily magnesium alloy with aluminium alloy and glass-fibre polycarbonate components; maker describes dust- and water-resistant construction with covers closed, but not waterproof

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