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Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i

Portability
71
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74
Canon EOS Rebel SL2 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i Key Specs

Canon SL2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 453g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 200D / Kiss X9
  • Succeeded the Canon 100D
  • New Model is Canon SL3
Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Replaced the Canon T7i
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Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL2 over the Canon T8i

 SL2 T8i 

Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon SL2

 T8i SL2 
LaunchedFebruary 2020June 2017More recent by 31 months

Common features in the Canon SL2 and Canon T8i

 SL2 T8i 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution1040k1040kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison

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.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i size comparison

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

Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i top view buttons comparison

Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison

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.

Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i sensor size comparison

Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SL2
Portrait photography with Canon T8i
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SL2 as a Street photography camera
Canon T8i as a Street photography camera
74
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SL2
Sports photography with Canon T8i
69
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
76
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (800 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SL2
Travel photography with Canon T8i
82
good battery pack (650 per charge)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
80
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SL2 Landscape photography factors
Canon T8i Landscape photography factors
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (650 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (800 shots)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SL2 Vlogging information
Canon T8i Vlogging information
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Canon SL2 vs Canon T8i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL2 and Canon T8i
 Canon EOS Rebel SL2Canon EOS Rebel T8i
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS Rebel SL2 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Otherwise known as EOS 200D / Kiss X9 EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2017-06-29 2020-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 45
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.51x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 7.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.80 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 453 gr (1.00 lbs) 515 gr (1.14 lbs)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1041 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 800 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots One One
Price at release $699 $750