Sony a77 II vs Canon EOS R8
This is a full comparison between the cameras Sony a77 II and Canon EOS R8. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Sony a77 II is manufacturered by Sony but Canon EOS R8 is from Canon. Both Sony and Canon are well known brands though.
Sony a77 II were released 2014 and Canon EOS R8 was released 2023. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Sony a77 II | 2014 |
Canon EOS R8 | 2023 |
Type of camera
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Sony a77 II has a "Sony APS-C"-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 ** |
Sony a77 II | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
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 (Sony)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Sony a77 II has a 24 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 |
Sony a77 II |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS R8 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
ISO range
Canon EOS R8 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a77 II. Canon EOS R8 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Sony a77 II has 100 to 51200.
Camera | ISO Range |
Sony a77 II | 100-51200 |
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 Sony a77 II
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. Sony a77 II can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS R8 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Sony a77 II | 12 |
Canon EOS R8 | 6 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
In this case, both Sony a77 II and Canon EOS R8 can shoot movies.
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.
Sony a77 II weighs 647 gr (equal to 1.43 lb) which is 40% heavier than Canon EOS R8 and its 461 gr (or 1.02 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Sony a77 II | 647 gr 1.43 lb |
Canon EOS R8 | 461 gr 1.02 lb |
Sony a77 II vs Canon EOS R8 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Sony a77 II 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 |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
Name | Sony a77 II | Canon EOS R8 |
Manufacturer | Sony | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
Release Year | 2014 | 2023 |
Release Date | 2014-05-01 | 2023-02-08 |
MSRP | 1199 USD | 1499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
Camera Type | SLT | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) |
Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 24 MP |
Image Processor | Bionz X | DIGIC X |
Image |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
ISO Range | 100 - 51200 | 100 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 9 | 6 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization |
Yes (Sensor-Shift) |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 79 | 1053 |
Lens Mount |
Sony A See Compatible Lenses |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 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 |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1229000 | 1620000 |
Touch screen | No | Yes |
Screen type | WhiteMagic TFT | N/A |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.09× (0.73× 35mm equiv.) | 0.7× |
Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2360000 |
Photography features |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
Frames per second | 12 fps | 6 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | N/A |
External Flash | Yes | Yes |
Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
Time-lapse | No | Yes |
Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
MPEG4 AVCHD |
H.264 H.265 |
Video resolution |
1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080 |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
Built-in Microphone | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Speakers | Yes | Yes |
Storage |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
Memory Card |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC) |
Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz)32, with Bluetooth 4.2 support) |
Remote Control | Yes (wired, wireless, or smartphone) |
Yes. RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal)
|
GPS | No |
Yes Optional via GP-E2 |
Body & Dimensions |
Sony a77 II |
Canon EOS R8 |
Enviromentally sealed | Yes | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery and charger
|
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 480 shots | 220 shots |
Width | 143 mm | 133 mm |
Height | 104 mm | 86 mm |
Depth | 81 mm | 70 mm |
Weight | 647 gram | 461 gram |