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Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Fujifilm XQ2 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
57
Overall
46

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Other Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Superseded the Canon T7i
Fujifilm XQ2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 206g - 100 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm XQ1
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Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon T8i and Fujifilm XQ2, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") use totally different sensor size.

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The T8i was released 5 years after the Fujifilm XQ2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T8i matches up versus the Fujifilm XQ2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Fujifilm XQ2

 T8i Fujifilm XQ2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020January 2015Newer by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm XQ2 over the Canon T8i

 Fujifilm XQ2 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Fujifilm XQ2

 T8i Fujifilm XQ2 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T8i comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Fujifilm XQ2 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the T8i and the Fujifilm XQ2.

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the T8i and Fujifilm XQ2 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and Fujifilm XQ2.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T8i because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Canon T8i will show more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger T8i is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography features
Fujifilm XQ2 Portrait photography features
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW files
43
manual focus
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Street photography camera
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (206g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography details
Fujifilm XQ2 Sports photography details
76
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (800 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (240 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm XQ2 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery (800 per charge)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
64
better than average battery (240 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (206g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography info
Fujifilm XQ2 Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (800 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
56
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (240 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm XQ2 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
34
fairly wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition in class (206 grams)
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Canon T8i vs Fujifilm XQ2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Fujifilm XQ2
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iFujifilm XQ2
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Fujifilm XQ2
Also called EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Ultracompact
Revealed 2020-02-12 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 EXR Processor II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size APS-C 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/1.8-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames per sec 12.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.40 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, on, off, slow syncho
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515g (1.14 lb) 206g (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 100 x 59 x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 800 photographs 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-48
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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $750 $299