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Canon 650D vs Canon T8i

Portability
65
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Canon EOS 650D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Canon 650D vs Canon T8i Key Specs

Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Older Model is Canon 600D
  • Replacement is Canon 700D
Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Alternative Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Superseded the Canon T7i
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Canon 650D vs Canon T8i Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon 650D versus Canon T8i, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are built by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 650D (18MP) and T8i (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The 650D was launched 8 years before the T8i which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 650D grades vs the T8i for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Canon T8i

 650D T8i 

Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon 650D

 T8i 650D 
RevealedFebruary 2020August 2012Newer by 91 months

Common features in the Canon 650D and Canon T8i

 650D T8i 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon 650D vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 650D comes with outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Canon T8i has dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the 650D vs the T8i.

Canon 650D vs Canon T8i size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 650D and T8i is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon 650D vs Canon T8i top view buttons comparison

Canon 650D vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 650D and T8i.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Canon T8i to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 650D will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 650D vs Canon T8i sensor size comparison

Canon 650D vs Canon T8i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 650D vs Canon T8i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 650D Portrait photography advice
Canon T8i Portrait photography advice
75
focusing manually
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon 650D Street photography advice
Canon T8i Street photography advice
69
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 650D Sports photography advice
Canon T8i Sports photography advice
58
MP count good (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
76
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery power (800 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 650D
Travel photography with Canon T8i
64
features touch to focus
MP count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
80
good battery power (800 per charge)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 650D Landscape photography features
Canon T8i Landscape photography features
63
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (800 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 650D
Vlogging with Canon T8i
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
no image stabilization
73
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 650D vs Canon T8i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 650D and Canon T8i
 Canon EOS 650DCanon EOS Rebel T8i
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 650D Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Also called as EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2012-08-20 2020-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 45
Cross type focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Amount of lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear View II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.51x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.00 m 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 575 gr (1.27 pounds) 515 gr (1.14 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 62 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 722 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs 800 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E8 -
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $498 $750