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Canon 90D vs Canon T8i

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon 90D vs Canon T8i Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Older Model is Canon 80D
Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Previous Model is Canon T7i
Photography Glossary

Canon 90D vs Canon T8i Overview

Below, we are matching up the Canon 90D and Canon T8i, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are produced by Canon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and T8i (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The 90D was manufactured 5 months earlier than the T8i so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the 90D scores vs the T8i when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Canon T8i

 90D T8i 

Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon 90D

 T8i 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Canon T8i

 90D T8i 
AnnouncedAugust 2019February 2020Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon 90D vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon 90D features exterior measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Canon T8i has measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the 90D vs the T8i.

Canon 90D vs Canon T8i size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 90D and T8i is 60 and 67 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Canon T8i top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and T8i.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon 90D to show extra detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively.

Canon 90D vs Canon T8i sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Canon T8i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Canon T8i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D Portrait photography factors
Canon T8i Portrait photography factors
83
has manual focus
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 90D
Street photography with Canon T8i
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 90D as a Sports photography camera
Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
MP count excellent (33 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,300 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
76
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (800 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography features
Canon T8i Travel photography features
78
better than average battery power (1,300 CIPA)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count excellent (33MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
80
good battery power (800 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 90D
Landscape photography with Canon T8i
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count excellent (33MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,300 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (800 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging info
Canon T8i Vlogging info
71
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
no image stabilization
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Canon 90D vs Canon T8i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Canon T8i
 Canon EOS 90DCanon EOS Rebel T8i
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Also called as - EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
Category Advanced DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2019-08-28 2020-02-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 DIGIC 8
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6960 x 4640 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 45
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.51x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701g (1.55 lbs) 515g (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 images 800 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,199 $750