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Kit comparison · 2025

Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Canon EOS R8: which kit wins in 2025?

Full side-by-side comparison of camera specs, lens options, performance scores, and price — so you can stop second-guessing and start shooting.

Canon EOS R6 Mark II has IBIS; the other does notCanon EOS R6 Mark II is weather sealed; the other is notThe EOS R8 kit comes with a prime lens (50mm); the EOS R6 Mark II kit with a zoom (24-105mm)The EOS R8 kit costs €880 less
★ Overall winner
The pro walkaround
Canon EOS R6 Mark II
+ RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
78/100
$2,858
camera + lens
The affordable full-frame
Canon EOS R8
+ RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
73/100
$1,890
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
Full-frame
Full-frame
Resolution
24MP
24MP
IBIS
✓ Yes
— No
Weather seal
✓ Yes
— No
Battery
580 shots
290 shots
Body weight
588g
461g
Released
2,022
2,023
Lens
Model
RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
Focal range
24-105mm
50mm
Max aperture
f/4
f/1.8
Type
Zoom
Prime
Lens weight
395g
160g
Combined kit
Total weight
983g
621g
Total price
€2,598
€1,718
Tier
Pro
Enthusiast
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
56
74
Travel
88
70
Portrait
82
90
Wildlife
72
52
Sports
85
60
Video
88
82
Value for money
74
86
Strengths
+40fps burst shooting
+Outstanding IBIS (8 stops)
+Weather sealed
+Excellent subject tracking AF
+Affordable full-frame
+Excellent DPAF
+Lightweight for FF
+Great video features
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Canon EOS R6 Mark II vs Canon EOS R8: common questions

Which is better overall, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II or the Canon EOS R8?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II edges ahead with an average score of 78/100 vs 73/100. Canon's strengths include: 40fps burst shooting and Outstanding IBIS (8 stops).

Is the Canon EOS R6 Mark II worth the extra cost over the Canon EOS R8?

The EOS R6 Mark II kit costs €880 more than the EOS R8 kit. The extra cost buys you: 40fps burst shooting and Outstanding IBIS (8 stops). If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Canon EOS R8?

For beginners, the Canon EOS R8 scores higher (74 vs 56 for beginner-friendliness). Affordable full-frame.

Which has better video, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II or Canon EOS R8?

For video, the Canon EOS R6 Mark II leads with a video score of 88/100. It has IBIS for smoother handheld footage. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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