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Canon T8i vs Nikon S33

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon T8i vs Nikon S33 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Additionally Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Replaced the Canon T7i
Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2015
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Canon T8i vs Nikon S33 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon T8i and Nikon S33, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and S33 (13MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and S33 (1/3.1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The T8i was released 5 years after the S33 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon S33 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the T8i scores vs the S33 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon S33

 T8i S33 
LaunchedFebruary 2020February 2015Newer by 61 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon T8i

 S33 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon S33

 T8i S33 

Canon T8i vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i features exterior measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Nikon S33 has dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the T8i compared to the S33.

Canon T8i vs Nikon S33 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and S33 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and S33.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The T8i because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Canon T8i will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern T8i will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T8i
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
33
resolution is good (13MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T8i
Street photography with Nikon S33
73
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography highlights
Nikon S33 Sports photography highlights
76
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (800 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps low (4.7 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T8i
Travel photography with Nikon S33
80
great battery pack (800 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
58
environment proof
resolution is good (13MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (221 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography features
Nikon S33 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (800 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
36
image stabilization (Digital)
resolution is good (13MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/3.1")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Nikon S33
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
does not have image stabilization
29
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competition (221 grams)
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Canon T8i vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon S33
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon Coolpix S33
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon Coolpix S33
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-12 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/3.1"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 4.7 x 3.5mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 16.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4160 x 3120
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 30-90mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 7.7
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames/s 4.7 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 3.10 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515g (1.14 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 shots 220 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, smile timer)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $750 $150