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Top 10 8K Cameras in 2027

By Kory White · Updated Oct 2026 · 4 min read
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Direct answer

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is the best 8K camera, recording 8K RAW up to 60p for $4,299 body only. The Nikon Z8 ($3,299.95) is #2 and the Nikon Z9 ($4,799.95) is #3.

At a glance

#Pick8K videoBest for
1Canon EOS R5 Mark II8K RAW up to 60pHybrid shooters who want 8K RAW and stills
2Nikon Z8Up to 8K/60p in N-RAW; 8K UHD at 30pFull-frame 8K at the lowest body price
3Nikon Z98K UHD at 30p (also 25p and 24p)Pros who want a flagship body built for long 8K sessions
4Sony Alpha 1 II8K recording supportedPros who want Sony’s flagship for both stills and 8K
5Fujifilm X-H28K/30P 4:2:2 10-bit, recorded internallyThe cheapest way into 8K on a stills-and-video body
6Fujifilm GFX100 II8K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit in cameraMedium-format look with 8K video
7Blackmagic PYXIS 12KUp to 112 fps at 8192 x 3408Filmmakers who want 8K at high frame rates
8RED V-RAPTOR [X]8K full sensor at up to 120 fpsHigh-end productions that need a global shutter
9Insta360 X58K30fps 360 video360 video in 8K
10Insta360 Ace Pro 28K30fps video8K action video for the least money

Pick by what you want

Best overall
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Best value full frame
Nikon Z8
Best budget body
Fujifilm X-H2
Best for cinema
Blackmagic PYXIS 12K
Lowest price
Insta360 Ace Pro 2

The ranking

1

Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Answrs VerdictThe best all-round 8K body.
8K video: 8K RAW up to 60pPrice: $4,299 body only (launch estimate)Sensor: 45 megapixel stackedWeight: 656 g body only

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II records 8K RAW up to 60p on a 45 megapixel stacked sensor and weighs 656 g body only; the launch estimate was $4,299 body only.

Go ifHybrid shooters who want 8K RAW and stills
Skip ifYou only need 4K
Why #1 over #2: Its 8K RAW at up to 60p goes beyond the Z9’s 8K at 30p.
2

Nikon Z8

Nikon Z8
Answrs VerdictThe value full-frame 8K pick.
8K video: Up to 8K/60p in N-RAW; 8K UHD at 30pPrice: $3,299.95Sensor: 45.7 MPWeight: 32.1 oz (910 g)

The Nikon Z8 shoots up to 8K/60p in N-RAW and 8K UHD at 30p on a 45.7 MP sensor, for $3,299.95 and 32.1 oz (910 g).

Go ifFull-frame 8K at the lowest body price
Skip ifYou want a built-in vertical grip
Why #2 over #3: At $3,299.95 it costs less than the Z9’s $4,799.95 and weighs 32.1 oz against 47.3 oz.
3

Nikon Z9

Nikon Z9
Answrs VerdictThe flagship Nikon for 8K.
8K video: 8K UHD at 30p (also 25p and 24p)Price: $4,799.95Sensor: 45.7 MP stacked CMOSWeight: 47.3 oz (1340 g)

The Nikon Z9 records 8K UHD at 30p (also 25p and 24p) on a 45.7 MP stacked CMOS sensor, for $4,799.95 and 47.3 oz (1340 g).

Go ifPros who want a flagship body built for long 8K sessions
Skip ifYou want a smaller body
Why #3 over #4: Its $4,799.95 price sits below the Alpha 1 II’s $6,999.99.
4

Sony Alpha 1 II

Sony Alpha 1 II
Answrs VerdictSony’s flagship 8K camera.
8K video: 8K recording supportedPrice: $6,999.99Stabilization: 5-axis in-body

The Sony Alpha 1 II supports 8K recording and has 5-axis in-body stabilization, at $6,999.99.

Go ifPros who want Sony’s flagship for both stills and 8K
Skip ifYou want to spend under $5,000
Why #4 over #5: Its $6,999.99 flagship price is lower than the GFX100 II’s $8,499.95.
5

Fujifilm X-H2

Fujifilm X-H2
Photo: Henry Söderlund from Helsinki, Finland / CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Answrs VerdictThe budget 8K body.
8K video: 8K/30P 4:2:2 10-bit, recorded internallyPrice: $1,999 body only at launch (2022)Sensor: 40.2 MPRecord time: About 160 minutes of 8K/30P

The Fujifilm X-H2 records 8K/30P 4:2:2 10-bit internally for about 160 minutes on a 40.2 MP sensor; it launched at $1,999 body only.

Go ifThe cheapest way into 8K on a stills-and-video body
Skip ifYou need 8K at 60p
Why #5 over #6: Its $1,999 launch price is well below the PYXIS 12K’s $5,829.
6

Fujifilm GFX100 II

Fujifilm GFX100 II
Answrs VerdictThe medium-format 8K option.
8K video: 8K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit in cameraPrice: $8,499.95 body onlySensor: 102 MP

The Fujifilm GFX100 II records 8K/30p 4:2:2 10-bit in camera on a 102 MP sensor, at $8,499.95 body only.

Go ifMedium-format look with 8K video
Skip ifYou want the lowest price
Why #6 over #7: Its 102 MP sensor is far above the X-H2’s 40.2 MP.
7

Blackmagic PYXIS 12K

Blackmagic PYXIS 12K
Answrs VerdictThe cinema 8K camera.
8K video: Up to 112 fps at 8192 x 3408Price: $5,829 (L-mount)Sensor: Full frame 36 x 24mm, up to 12288 x 8040Dynamic range: 16 stops

The Blackmagic PYXIS 12K shoots up to 112 fps at 8192 x 3408 on a full frame 36 x 24mm sensor with 16 stops of dynamic range, at $5,829.

Go ifFilmmakers who want 8K at high frame rates
Skip ifYou want a stills camera
Why #7 over #8: Its $5,829 price is far below the V-RAPTOR [X]’s $29,995.
8

RED V-RAPTOR [X]

RED V-RAPTOR [X]
Answrs VerdictThe top-end cinema pick.
8K video: 8K full sensor at up to 120 fpsPrice: $29,995Sensor: 8K VV global shutter, 35.4MP

The RED V-RAPTOR [X] captures 8K full sensor at up to 120 fps with an 8K VV global shutter sensor, at $29,995.

Go ifHigh-end productions that need a global shutter
Skip ifYour budget is under $10,000
Why #8 over #9: Its 120 fps at 8K beats the Z8’s 8K/60p.
9

Insta360 X5

Insta360 X5
Answrs VerdictThe 8K 360 camera.
8K video: 8K30fps 360 videoPrice: $549.99 Standard BundleWaterproof: 49 ft (15 m)Sensors: Dual 1/1.28-inch

The Insta360 X5 records 8K30fps 360 video with dual 1/1.28-inch sensors and is waterproof to 49 ft (15 m), at $549.99 for the Standard Bundle.

Go if360 video in 8K
Skip ifYou want a single-lens camera
Why #9 over #10: Its 49 ft (15 m) waterproof rating beats the Ace Pro 2’s 39 ft (12 m).
10

Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest 8K camera here.
8K video: 8K30fps videoPrice: $389.99 Standard BundleWaterproof: 39 ft (12 m)Sensor: 1/1.3-inch

The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 records 8K30fps video on a 1/1.3-inch sensor and is waterproof to 39 ft (12 m), at $389.99 for the Standard Bundle.

Go if8K action video for the least money
Skip ifYou want interchangeable lenses

How we ranked these

We ranked each camera on its 8K video capability first (frame rate and RAW support), then on the maker’s published price. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.

Questions people ask

What is the best 8K camera?

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II, which records 8K RAW up to 60p and launched at $4,299 body only.

What is the cheapest 8K camera on this list?

The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 at $389.99 for the Standard Bundle; the Fujifilm X-H2 is $1,999 body only at launch.

Which camera shoots 8K at 60p?

The Canon EOS R5 Mark II (8K RAW up to 60p) and the Nikon Z8 (up to 8K/60p in N-RAW).

Is there an 8K 360 camera?

Yes, the Insta360 X5 records 8K30fps 360 video from $549.99.

Price (USD, as published) at a glance

Insta360 Ace Pro 2389.99 USD
Insta360 X5549.99 USD
Fujifilm X-H21,999 USD
Nikon Z83,299.95 USD
Canon EOS R5 Mark II4,299 USD
Nikon Z94,799.95 USD
Blackmagic PYXIS 12K5,829 USD
Sony Alpha 1 II6,999.99 USD
Fujifilm GFX100 II8,499.95 USD
RED V-RAPTOR [X]29,995 USD
Price (USD, as published), as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.

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Sources

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