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Canon M50 vs Canon T8i

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS M50 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Canon M50 vs Canon T8i Key Specs

Canon M50
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF-M Mount
  • 390g - 116 x 88 x 59mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Updated by Canon M50 II
Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Alternative Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Previous Model is Canon T7i
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Canon M50 vs Canon T8i Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Canon M50 and Canon T8i, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both of them are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the M50 (24MP) and the T8i (24MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The M50 was unveiled 23 months before the T8i making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon M50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the M50 matches up vs the T8i for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon M50 over the Canon T8i

 M50 T8i 

Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon M50

 T8i M50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2018Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Canon M50 and Canon T8i

 M50 T8i 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon M50 vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon M50 features exterior dimensions of 116mm x 88mm x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Canon T8i has sizing 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the M50 against the T8i.

Canon M50 vs Canon T8i size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the M50 and T8i is 79 and 67 respectively.

Canon M50 vs Canon T8i top view buttons comparison

Canon M50 vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the M50 and T8i.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged M50 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon M50 vs Canon T8i sensor size comparison

Canon M50 vs Canon T8i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon M50 vs Canon T8i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon M50 Portrait photography highlights
Canon T8i Portrait photography highlights
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon M50 Street photography features
Canon T8i Street photography features
84
screen articulates
built in image stabilization
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
73
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon M50 Sports photography features
Canon T8i Sports photography features
75
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
76
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery power (800 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon M50 Travel photography factors
Canon T8i Travel photography factors
78
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (235 CIPA)
80
better than average battery power (800 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon M50 Landscape photography factors
Canon T8i Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF-M mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
terrible battery (235 per charge)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (800 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon M50 Vlogging details
Canon T8i Vlogging details
85
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
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Canon M50 vs Canon T8i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon M50 and Canon T8i
 Canon EOS M50Canon EOS Rebel T8i
General Information
Company Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS M50 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Also Known as - EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-02-26 2020-02-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 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 24 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 143 45
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF-M Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 23 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.51x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MOV, 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
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB No USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390g (0.86 lbs) 515g (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 88 x 59mm (4.6" x 3.5" x 2.3") 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 235 shots 800 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $779 $750