Canon R8 has a
24.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic X processor. On the other hand, Canon 5D MIV has a
30.0MP Full frame (36 x 24 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 6+ processor.
Canon 5D MIV's sensor provides 6MP more than Canon R8's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely.
On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.
Below you can see the R8 and 5D MIV sensor size comparison.
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon R8 and Canon 5D MIV Cameras
Canon R8 and Canon 5D MIV have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon R8 has 25% larger pixel area compared to Canon 5D MIV, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.
DxOMark Sensor Scores
Both Canon R8 and Canon 5D MIV sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, R8 has scored 93, 2 points higher than 5D MIV.
Model
Overall
Color Depth
Dynamic Range
Low-light ISO
Canon R8
93
24.5 bits
14.5 Evs
3295 ISO
Canon 5D MIV
91
24.8 bits
13.6 Evs
2995 ISO
Sensor size sets the circle of confusion, so it drives how much depth of field each
of these bodies gives you at a given aperture. You can calculate it exactly for the
Canon R8
or the
Canon 5D MIV ,
including hyperfocal distance.
