Canon · Updated June 2026
Canon EOS R8: price, specs & release date
Canon EOS R8, released 2023-04. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: usa.canon.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Canon EOS R8 is listed at $1499 on usa.canon.com as of 2026-06-27, #2 cheapest of 18 mirrorless cameras (median $1999); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 72/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 19 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Canon EOS R8 a good buy?
At $1499, the Canon EOS R8 is #2 cheapest of the 18 mirrorless cameras we track, where the median is $2099. On the spec sheet, its megapixels of 24.2 is below the median of the 19, its continuous of 40 fps is above the median of the 19, and its weight of 461 g is below the median of the 17.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1499 US MSRP body only $1499 at launch; announced Feb 8 2023, shipped April 2023; current Canon.com MSRP $1649 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Canon |
| Released | 2023-04 |
| Sensor format | Full-frame |
| Megapixels | 24.2 |
| Max video | 4K@60p |
| Ibis | No |
| Mount | Canon RF |
| Continuous (fps) | 40 |
| Weight (g) | 461 |
Source: usa.canon.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by digitalcameraworld.com. Canon USA / Wikipedia confirmed 24.2MP full-frame CMOS, 4K60p (6K oversampled), RF mount, 40fps electronic shutter, no IBIS (lens IS only). Weight 461g (with battery and card) per Wikipedia/DCW. Launch MSRP $1499 (canon.com later list price $1649 body). Verifier corrected release from 2023-03 to 2023-04: announced Feb 8 2023, shipped mid-April 2023.
Is the Canon EOS R8 worth it vs cheaper mirrorless cameras?
Canon EOS R8 against its closest cheaper and pricier mirrorless cameras on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Sensor format | Megapixels | Max video | Ibis | Mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canon EOS R8 this | $1499 | Full-frame | 24.2 | 4K@60p | No | Canon RF |
| Sony Alpha A6700 | $1399 | APS-C | 26.1 | 4K@120p | Yes | Sony E |
| Panasonic Lumix S9 | $1499.99 | Full-frame | 24.2 | 6K@30p | Yes | L-mount |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Canon EOS R8 cost?
The Canon EOS R8 has a US price of $1499 (US MSRP body only $1499 at launch; announced Feb 8 2023, shipped April 2023; current Canon.com MSRP $1649), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Canon EOS R8 compare on price?
At $1499, the Canon EOS R8 is #2 cheapest of the 18 mirrorless cameras we track, where the median is $2099.
When was the Canon EOS R8 released?
The Canon EOS R8 was released 2023-04.
What are the Canon EOS R8's key specs?
Canon EOS R8 (Canon): sensor format Full-frame, megapixels 24.2, max video 4K@60p, ibis No, mount Canon RF. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $1499 at usa.canon.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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