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Kit comparison · 2025

Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A6700: 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.

Sony A6700 has IBIS; the other does notSony A6700 is weather sealed; the other is notCanon EOS R8 uses Full-frame; Sony A6700 uses APS-CThe EOS R8 kit comes with a prime lens (50mm); the A6700 kit with a zoom (18-50mm)The EOS R8 kit costs €130 less
The affordable full-frame
Canon EOS R8
+ RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
73/100
$1,890
camera + lens
★ Overall winner
The enthusiast APS-C
Sony A6700
+ 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)
82/100
$2,033
camera + lens
Camera body
Sensor
Full-frame
APS-C
Resolution
24MP
26MP
IBIS
— No
✓ Yes
Weather seal
— No
✓ Yes
Battery
290 shots
570 shots
Body weight
461g
493g
Released
2,023
2,023
Lens
Model
RF 50mm f/1.8 STM
18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary (Sony E)
Focal range
50mm
18-50mm
Max aperture
f/1.8
f/2.8
Type
Prime
Zoom
Lens weight
160g
290g
Combined kit
Total weight
621g
783g
Total price
€1,718
€1,848
Tier
Enthusiast
Enthusiast
Performance scores
Beginner-friendly
74
66
Travel
70
86
Portrait
90
80
Wildlife
52
84
Sports
60
88
Video
82
90
Value for money
86
78
Strengths
+Affordable full-frame
+Excellent DPAF
+Lightweight for FF
+Great video features
+Excellent AF with AI subject tracking
+IBIS
+Weather sealed
+Outstanding 4K video
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Canon EOS R8 vs Sony A6700: common questions

Which is better overall, the Canon EOS R8 or the Sony A6700?

Based on our scoring across 7 use-case dimensions, the Sony A6700 edges ahead with an average score of 82/100 vs 73/100. Sony's strengths include: Excellent AF with AI subject tracking and IBIS.

Is the Sony A6700 worth the extra cost over the Canon EOS R8?

The A6700 kit costs €130 more than the EOS R8 kit. The extra cost buys you: Excellent AF with AI subject tracking and IBIS. If those features matter for your shooting, the upgrade is justified.

Which is better for beginners, the Canon EOS R8 or Sony A6700?

For beginners, the Canon EOS R8 scores higher (74 vs 66 for beginner-friendliness). Affordable full-frame.

Which has better video, the Canon EOS R8 or Sony A6700?

For video, the Sony A6700 leads with a video score of 90/100. It has IBIS for smoother handheld footage. The flip screen also makes it ideal for solo filming.

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