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Canon EOS R8 Mark II vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 V

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CanonEOS R8 Mark IISonyCyber-shot DSC-RX10 V
Overview
ReleasedComing late October 2026August 2026
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessBridge
Sensor formatFull frame1.0-type
Sensor typeCMOSExmor RS stacked CMOS
Sensor dimensions36 × 24 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
Effective resolution24.2 MP20.1 MP
Largest image6000 × 40005472 × 3648
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range100–102400100–12800
Sensor detailFull-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 cleaning1.0-type optical format; physical dimensions 13.2 × 8.8 mm; stacked CMOS architecture
Image formats14-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 100–102400, expandable to ISO 50 or 204800; normal movie ISO 100–25600, with expansion dependent on recording modeStandard still-image ISO 100–12800, expandable down to ISO 64
Image processorDIGIC XBIONZ XR and AI processing unit
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens–24–600 mm equivalent
Maximum aperture–f/2.4–4
Optical zoom–25×
Lens mountCanon RF–
StabilisationSensor shiftOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst40 fps30 fps
Lens detailCanon 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× croppingZEISS Vario-Sonnar T*; maker UK specifies actual 9.1–210 mm and 24–600 mm equivalent; 72 mm filter thread; no built-in ND filter
AutofocusDual 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 modeFast Hybrid phase/contrast AF; up to 575 phase-detection points over approximately 70.6% of image area; recognises humans, animals, birds, insects, cars, trains and aeroplanes, with automatic subject selection and touch tracking
ShutterElectronic 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 curtainMechanical 30 seconds and Bulb to 1/1000 second at f/2.4–f/7.1, or 1/2000 second at f/8 or smaller; electronic 30 seconds to 1/16000 second
Burst detailElectronic 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 framesUp to 30 fps with electronic shutter and AF/AE tracking; blackout-free view; Continuous Shooting Speed Boost changes speed during a sequence. Rate can fall depending on shooting conditions.
Stabilisation detailFive-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 separateOptical still-image stabilisation; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic correction
FlashExternal 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 priorityNo built-in flash; Multi Interface Shoe supports compatible external flash; maker flash sync up to 1/2000 second
Exposure controlsAuto, scenes, Fv, P, Tv, Av, M and Bulb; ±3 EV exposure compensation in 1/3 or 1/2 steps; 384-zone metering1200-zone evaluative metering; exposure compensation ±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps
Video
Highest video resolution3840 × 2160 at 59.94 fps3840 × 2160 at 120 fps
Video detailUHD 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 limits3840 × 2160 up to 119.88p NTSC or 100p PAL; 4K 120p has a narrower angle of view. XAVC HS H.265 and XAVC S H.264 include 10-bit 4:2:2 modes; All-Intra 4K reaches 59.94p. S-Log3, S-Cinetone, user LUTs, proxy recording and time-lapse supported; S&Q mode does not record audio.
AudioBuilt-in stereo microphone, 3.5 mm external microphone input and headphone output; compatible multi-function-shoe accessories support four-channel audioBuilt-in stereo microphone; LPCM recording; digital two/four-channel audio with compatible shoe accessories; 3.5 mm microphone input and headphone output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,620,0001,620,000
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detail3-inch vari-angle Clear View LCD II touchscreen with approximately 1.62 million dots and 100% coverageLCD tilts approximately 78° upwards and 48° downwards; touch focus, tracking, shutter and exposure functions; vertical shooting information display
Viewfinder detail0.39-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 shooting0.5-type Quad-VGA OLED; 3,686,400 dots; approximately 0.78× magnification; 60 or 120 fps selectable refresh
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)220 photographs630 photographs
Body weight499 g1026 g
Release detailCanon 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 inferredSony US specifies August 2026 retail availability; UK preorders opened on 9 July, which is not the retail release date. Full maker specifications are available.
Recording mediaOne SD, SDHC or SDXC slot with UHS-II and UHS-I support; maker recommends high-speed UHS-II SDXC for 4K video and fast burstsOne SD card slot compatible with UHS-I and UHS-II
PortsUSB-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 shoeUSB-C supporting USB 3.2 10 Gbps; Micro HDMI Type D; digital-audio Multi Interface Shoe; 3.5 mm microphone and headphone sockets; USB streaming up to 4K 30p
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi 802.11ac at 2.4 or 5 GHz and Bluetooth 5.3; regional restrictions may applyWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac at 2.4/5 GHz and Bluetooth 5.0; Creators’ App for transfers and remote control; supported bands vary by region
Battery life detailLP-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 enduranceNP-FZ100; CIPA maker claim approximately 630 photographs using LCD or 570 using viewfinder
ChargingUSB 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 chargerInternal USB-C charging and power supply with USB Power Delivery support
DimensionsApproximately 131.4 × 90.0 × 79.7 mm (width × height × depth)Approximately 136.4 × 94.5 × 151.3 mm; 131.9 mm depth from lens front to monitor
Weight detailApproximately 499 g body only; 546 g including card and battery under CIPA guidelinesApproximately 1026 g body only or 1111 g with battery and memory card
MaterialsPrimarily 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 fittedDust and moisture resistant design; not guaranteed completely dustproof or moistureproof
In the boxCamera 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)NP-FZ100 battery, lens cap, accessory shoe cap, lens hood and shoulder strap

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