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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon D5300 front
Portability
68
Imaging
65
Features
81
Overall
71

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Succeeded the Canon T7i
Nikon D5300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 480g - 125 x 98 x 76mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5200
  • Updated by Nikon D5500
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon T8i and Nikon D5300, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the D5300 (24MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T8i was brought out 6 years after the D5300 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the T8i grades vs the D5300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D5300

 T8i D5300 
IntroducedFebruary 2020February 2014Newer by 74 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D5300 over the Canon T8i

 D5300 T8i 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D5300

 T8i D5300 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i has got external dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Nikon D5300 has measurements of 125mm x 98mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 480 grams (1.06 lbs).

Check out the Canon T8i and Nikon D5300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the T8i against the D5300.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the T8i and D5300 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and D5300.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern T8i provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography advice
Nikon D5300 Portrait photography advice
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
79
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography factors
Nikon D5300 Street photography factors
73
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D5300 as a Sports photography camera
76
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery life (800 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
65
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T8i
Travel photography with Nikon D5300
80
better than average battery life (800 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
80
good MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography details
Nikon D5300 Landscape photography details
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (800 CIPA)
no image stabilization
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Nikon D5300
73
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
no image stabilization
72
display is selfie friendly
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon D5300
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon D5300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon D5300
Alternative name EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-02-12 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Amount of lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 480 gr (1.06 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 125 x 98 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.9" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1338
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 600 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL14,EN-EL14a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $750 $429