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Canon SL3 vs Canon T8i

Portability
71 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
Canon EOS Rebel SL3 front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
Portability
67 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
76

Canon SL3 vs Canon T8i Key Specs

Canon SL3
(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
  • 449g - 122 x 93 x 70mm
  • Launched April 2019
  • Other Name is EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10
  • Superseded the Canon SL2
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
  • Released February 2020
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Old Model is Canon T7i
Photography Glossary

Canon SL3 vs Canon T8i Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SL3 and Canon T8i, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the SL3 (24MP) and the T8i (24MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The SL3 was revealed 10 months earlier than the T8i and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SL3 scores vs the T8i for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SL3 over the Canon T8i

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon SL3

		

		

			
 T8i SL3 
ReleasedFebruary 2020April 2019More modern by 10 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SL3 and Canon T8i

		

		

			
 SL3 T8i 
Focus manually  More accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SL3 vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SL3 has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Canon T8i has sizing of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).
Examine the Canon SL3 and Canon T8i in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SL3 and the T8i.
Canon SL3 vs Canon T8i size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SL3 and T8i is 71 and 67 respectively.
Canon SL3 vs Canon T8i top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SL3 vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SL3 and T8i.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you should really factor the release date  of the cameras into account. The more aged SL3 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
	
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Canon SL3 vs Canon T8i Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SL3 vs Canon T8i Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SL3 Portrait photography info
Canon T8i Portrait photography info
81
 manual focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW files
81
 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SL3
Street photography with Canon T8i
75
 fully articulated screen
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 offers touch focus
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
73
 fully articulated screen
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 includes touch to focus
 great ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Canon SL3 Sports photography advice
Canon T8i Sports photography advice
70
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 supports tracking autofocus
 good battery (1,070 CIPA)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 fps)
 does not have image stabilization
76
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 great battery life (800 shots)
 has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SL3 as a Travel photography camera
 Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
82
 good battery (1,070 per charge)
 supports bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
80
 great battery life (800 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SL3 Landscape photography details
Canon T8i Landscape photography details
79
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 good battery (1,070 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
78
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 decent megapixels (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 great ISO range (25,600)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (800 per charge)
 does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SL3 Vlogging information
Canon T8i Vlogging information
75
 selfie friendly display
 has touchscreen
 supports face detection focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic port
 does not have image stabilization
73
 selfie friendly screen
 touchscreen functionality
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic support
 does not have image stabilization
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Canon SL3 vs Canon T8i Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SL3 and Canon T8i
 Canon EOS Rebel SL3Canon EOS Rebel T8i
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel SL3 Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Alternate name EOS 250D / EOS Kiss X10 EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2019-04-10 2020-02-12
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 45
Cross type focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.54x 0.51x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 449 gr (0.99 lb) 515 gr (1.14 lb)
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 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 1070 photos 800 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $750