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Canon EOS R5 C vs Canon EOS R8

The Canon EOS R5 C and the Canon EOS R8 side by side, computed from this guide's catalogue.

Which to pick

Pick the Canon EOS R5 C if you want more resolution, for cropping and big prints (45 against 24.2 MP). Pick the Canon EOS R8 if you want a lighter body (461 g against 770 g).

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Specs side by side

Rows that differ are in full colour; the better value is marked where one is better by any measure.
Spec	Canon EOS R5 C	Canon EOS R8
Maker	Canon	Canon
Mount	Canon RF	Canon RF
Sensor	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm	Full frame, 36 x 24 mm
Crop factor	1×	1×
Resolution	45 MPmore detail	24.2 MP
Stabilisation	none	none
Announced	2022	2023
Type	mirrorless camera	mirrorless camera
Weight	770 g	461 glighter
Lenses in this guide	99 for its sensor, 45 more with a crop	99 for its sensor, 45 more with a crop

Sensor size

Both sensors drawn to the same scale.

Crop factors: Canon EOS R5 C 1×, Canon EOS R8 1×.

What a 50mm frames like

Both have the same sensor size, so a 50mm lens frames the same on each: like 50mm on full frame.

Horizontal angle of view on each.

Lenses

Both take Canon RF lenses, so a lens bought for one works on the other: 99 lenses in this guide cover both sensors.

The Canon EOS R5 C: 99 Canon RF lenses in this guide cover its sensor. The Canon EOS R8: 99 Canon RF lenses in this guide cover its sensor.