Best Mirrorless Cameras · Canon · Updated June 2026
Canon EOS R8: specs and price (2026)
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). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
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 |
| release | 2023-04 |
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.
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.
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.
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