Canon EOS R8 (2023)

Canon's lightweight full-frame mirrorless shares the same 24.2MP sensor and DIGIC X processor as the R6 Mark II in a more compact, affordable body aimed at hybrid shooters. Like its sibling, the Micro HDMI (Type D) port delivers clean 4K 60p video output — invest in a cable clip for reliability during shoots. The USB-C port runs at full USB 3.2 Gen 2 speed (10Gbps) with in-camera charging, matching the R6 II's data performance. No HDMI-CEC support, so it won't respond to TV remote commands.

Device Information

Manufacturer
Canon
Release Year
2023
Model Number
5803C002
Category
Camera

Available Ports

Connector Quantity Power (PD) Capabilities Label Notes
Micro HDMI (Type D) 1 — — HDMI Micro Out (side panel) Clean 4K 60p output, 10-bit 4:2:2, no HDMI-CEC
USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2) 1 — — USB-C (side panel) SuperSpeed Plus 10Gbps, in-camera charging, tethering
3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) 1 — — External Microphone In (side panel) Stereo mini jack microphone input
3.5mm TRS (Stereo Audio) 1 — — Headphone Out (side panel) Stereo mini jack headphone monitoring

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Notes & Compatibility

Micro HDMI (Type D) with no HDMI-CEC support. USB-C is SuperSpeed Plus (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps) with USB charging. RS-60E3-type remote terminal (2.5mm jack). Shares sensor with R6 Mark II but lighter body without IBIS. Charging over USB only works with an authenticated Canon battery — Canon’s specs say an unauthenticated cell will not take a charge in the body, whatever cable you use. Canon names the PD-E1 USB power adapter for that job, and the AC-E6N adapter with the DR-E18 coupler when the camera has to run off the mains all day.