Canon EOS R8 (EU)

Canon has built a very attractive upmarket package in the form of the EOS R8. In the lab test, it only just missed out on the "Super" seal. The image quality and speed rating in particular contributed to the high score. The powerful autofocus and video performance are also impressive...

The complete switch by manufacturers from DSLRs to mirrorless system cameras means that the housings of current cameras have also shrunk significantly compared to the past. This is logical, as manufacturers no longer have to accommodate bulky mirror boxes in their housings. Nevertheless, there are still considerable differences in size and weight even in current cameras...

With a price range from 890 to 8000 euros, there should be something to suit almost every budget. High-resolution medium and full-frame cameras offer top performance in terms of image quality. Robust, fast and excellently equipped cameras can also be found in the APS-C and MFT range...

The Canon EOS R8 is a real recommendation for photographers who want autofocus with particularly sophisticated scene recognition: It inherits this from Canon's own professional model, the Canon EOS R3. The image quality is always great, even in low light. When filming, the R8 even shoots in 4K at 60 frames per second...

If you are looking for a particularly compact full-frame camera with the latest autofocus capabilities, the Alpha 7C II is a good choice. However, most of the larger cameras in the test field offer greater ease of use, e.g. an autofocus joystick or better viewfinders. The Canon EOS R8, which is the second cheapest camera tested with a street price of 1800 euros, won the test and offers the best value...

With the EOS R8, Canon has added a very attractive and affordable model with a 35mm sensor to its R series. The new camera offers the best image quality and the most powerful AF system in the price range up to 2000 Euros. And all this in a compact, attractive body based on the entry-level RP model...