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Canon T6i vs Canon T8i

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS Rebel T6i front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Canon T6i vs Canon T8i Key Specs

Canon T6i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Also Known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Succeeded the Canon 700D
  • Renewed by Canon T7i
Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Replaced the Canon T7i
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Canon T6i vs Canon T8i Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Canon T6i vs Canon T8i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the T6i (24MP) and the T8i (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T6i was revealed 6 years prior to the T8i which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the T6i grades against the T8i with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T6i over the Canon T8i

 T6i T8i 

Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon T6i

 T8i T6i 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020February 2015More modern by 61 months

Common features in the Canon T6i and Canon T8i

 T6i T8i 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon T6i vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T6i comes with physical measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") and a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Canon T8i has measurements 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the T6i versus the T8i.

Canon T6i vs Canon T8i size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T6i and T8i is 66 and 67 respectively.

Canon T6i vs Canon T8i top view buttons comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T6i and T8i.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged T6i is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T6i vs Canon T8i sensor size comparison

Canon T6i vs Canon T8i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T6i vs Canon T8i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T6i Portrait photography factors
Canon T8i Portrait photography factors
79
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
82
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T6i as a Street photography camera
Canon T8i as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T6i
Sports photography with Canon T8i
61
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 shots)
76
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (800 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T6i Travel photography features
Canon T8i Travel photography features
66
includes touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (440 shots)
80
good battery power (800 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T6i Landscape photography information
Canon T8i Landscape photography information
66
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (800 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T6i Vlogging details
Canon T8i Vlogging details
72
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T6i vs Canon T8i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T6i and Canon T8i
 Canon EOS Rebel T6iCanon EOS Rebel T8i
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T6i Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Otherwise known as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2015-02-06 2020-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 6 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 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
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 19 45
Cross type focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.51x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 7.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 555g (1.22 pounds) 515g (1.14 pounds)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photos 800 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E17 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots One One
Retail price $749 $750