Canon R6 vs Canon T8i

Here, we are contrasting the Canon R6 vs Canon T8i, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the R6 (20MP) and the T8i (24MP) is fairly comparable but the R6 (Full frame) and T8i (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The R6 was revealed 5 months later than the T8i which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon R6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the R6 matches up against the T8i in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS R6 and Canon EOS Rebel T8i. The full galleries are available at Canon R6 Gallery and Canon T8i Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon R6 features external dimensions of 138mm x 98mm x 88mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 3.5") having a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the R6 against the T8i.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the R6 and T8i is 61 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the R6 and T8i.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The R6 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Canon T8i will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively.