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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon D5100 front
Portability
66
Imaging
57
Features
81
Overall
66

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Alternative Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Older Model is Canon T7i
Nikon D5100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 560g - 128 x 97 x 79mm
  • Launched April 2011
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5000
  • Newer Model is Nikon D5200
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Canon T8i and Nikon D5100, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and D5100 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T8i was released 8 years after the D5100 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the T8i matches up vs the D5100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D5100

 T8i D5100 
LaunchedFebruary 2020April 2011Newer by 108 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5100 over the Canon T8i

 D5100 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D5100

 T8i D5100 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i provides outside measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5100 has proportions of 128mm x 97mm x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the T8i against the D5100.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and D5100 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and D5100.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Canon T8i to show extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent T8i provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography info
Nikon D5100 Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T8i
Street photography with Nikon D5100
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography details
Nikon D5100 Sports photography details
76
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (800 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
64
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
good battery power (660 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography details
Nikon D5100 Travel photography details
80
great battery power (800 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
77
good battery power (660 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography information
Nikon D5100 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
great battery power (800 shots)
lack of image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (660 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Nikon D5100
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
69
screen is selfie friendly
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon D5100
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon D5100
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon D5100
Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-02-12 2011-04-26
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Expeed 2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 370.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 11
Cross type focus points - 1
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Available lenses 326 309
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.52x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.5fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lbs) 560 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 79mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1183
Other
Battery life 800 photos 660 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL14
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $750 $0