Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i

Below is a detailed comparison of the Canon SL2 and Canon T8i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SL2 (24MP) and the T8i (24MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SL2 was announced 3 years earlier than the T8i and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SL2 scores versus the T8i with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel SL2 & Canon EOS Rebel T8i. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SL2 Gallery & Canon T8i Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SL2 comes with outside measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Canon T8i has measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SL2 and the T8i.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SL2 and T8i is 71 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SL2 and T8i.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SL2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.