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Canon T7i vs Canon T8i

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Canon T7i vs Canon T8i Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Later Model is Canon T8i
Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Succeeded the Canon T7i
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Canon T7i vs Canon T8i Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon T7i versus Canon T8i, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are designed by Canon. The image resolution of the T7i (24MP) and the T8i (24MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T7i was revealed 4 years earlier than the T8i and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T7i being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the T7i scores against the T8i with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Canon T8i

 T7i T8i 

Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Canon T7i

 T8i T7i 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2017Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Canon T7i and Canon T8i

 T7i T8i 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon T7i vs Canon T8i Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T7i comes with outer dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) while the Canon T8i has proportions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the T7i vs the T8i.

Canon T7i vs Canon T8i size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and T8i is 67 and 67 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Canon T8i top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Canon T8i Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T7i and T8i.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older T7i is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon T7i vs Canon T8i sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Canon T8i Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Canon T8i Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography features
Canon T8i Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i as a Street photography camera
Canon T8i as a Street photography camera
73
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports touch focus
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T7i Sports photography features
Canon T8i Sports photography features
66
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
76
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (800 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography info
Canon T8i Travel photography info
80
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
80
good battery life (800 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography features
Canon T8i Landscape photography features
77
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (800 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging advice
Canon T8i Vlogging advice
73
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
73
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Canon T7i vs Canon T8i Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Canon T8i
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iCanon EOS Rebel T8i
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2020-02-12
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 7 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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 45
Lens
Lens mounting type 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" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.51x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 7.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532 gr (1.17 lbs) 515 gr (1.14 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 600 photos 800 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $749 $750