Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn vs Canon EOS R8
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn and Canon EOS R8. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn were released 2005 and Canon EOS R8 was released 2023. That is a 18 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 2005 |
Canon EOS R8 | 2023 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS R8 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has a "Canon APS-H"-sensor while Canon EOS R8 has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 65 mm Canon APS-H sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.3 |
Canon EOS R8 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has a 8,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS R8 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
8,2 MP
8185344 pixels 3504 x 2336 |
Canon EOS R8 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS R8 has a 193 % larger resolution than Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS R8 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn. Canon EOS R8 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn has 50 to 3200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 50-3200 |
Canon EOS R8 | 100-102400 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R8 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R8
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn can shoot up to 8,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R8 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 8,5 |
Canon EOS R8 | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS R8. Sadly, the Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn weighs 1565 gr (equal to 3.45 lb) which is 239% heavier than Canon EOS R8 and its 461 gr (or 1.02 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | 1565 gr 3.45 lb |
Canon EOS R8 | 461 gr 1.02 lb |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn vs Canon EOS R8 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn and Canon EOS R8, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
Name | Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn | Canon EOS R8 |
Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
Release Year | 2005 | 2023 |
Release Date | 2005-08-22 | 2023-02-08 |
MSRP | 3999 USD | 1499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
Sensor Size | APS-H (approx 27.9 x 18.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 3504 x 2336 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 8,2 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | DIGIC 2 | DIGIC X |
Image |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
ISO Range | 50 - 3200 | 100 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 8 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 45 | 1053 |
Lens Mount |
Canon EF See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-H Sensor 1.3x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 31 mm 50 mm becomes 65 mm 100 mm becomes 130 mm 200 mm becomes 260 mm |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 2.5” | 3” |
Screen dots | 230000 | 1620000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | N/A | N/A |
Live view | No | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.72× (0.55× 35mm equiv.) | 0.7× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
Frames per second | 8,5 fps | 6 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | No | No |
Built-in Flash Range | N/A | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
Video recording | No | Yes |
Video format | N/A |
H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution | N/A |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
HDMI Output | No | Yes |
Microphone Port | No | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz)32, with Bluetooth 4.2 support) |
Remote Control | Yes (N3 connector) |
Yes. RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal)
|
GPS | No |
Yes Optional via GP-E2 |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS 1D Mark IIn |
Canon EOS R8 |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
Ni-MH Pack NP-E3
|
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | N/A | 220 shots |
Width | 156 mm | 133 mm |
Height | 158 mm | 86 mm |
Depth | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 1565 gram | 461 gram |