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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon D5500 front
Portability
71
Imaging
66
Features
85
Overall
73

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500 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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Other Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Previous Model is Canon T7i
Nikon D5500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 420g - 124 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon D5300
  • Successor is Nikon D5600
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon T8i versus Nikon D5500, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the D5500 (24MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T8i was launched 5 years after the D5500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the T8i grades versus the D5500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D5500

 T8i D5500 
LaunchedFebruary 2020January 2015Newer by 63 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kClearer screen (+3k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon D5500 over the Canon T8i

 D5500 T8i 
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D5500

 T8i D5500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i has exterior dimensions 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 D5500 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the T8i versus the D5500.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and D5500 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and D5500.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer T8i provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography information
Nikon D5500 Portrait photography information
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography highlights
Nikon D5500 Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
75
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
lighter than others in class (420 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography highlights
Nikon D5500 Sports photography highlights
76
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery (800 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
68
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (820 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography information
Nikon D5500 Travel photography information
80
great battery (800 shots)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
81
great battery pack (820 shots)
lighter than others in class (420g)
features focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography details
Nikon D5500 Landscape photography details
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
great battery (800 per charge)
no image stabilization
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (820 CIPA)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Nikon D5500
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone socket
no image stabilization
75
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic jack
lighter than others in class (420 grams)
no image stabilization
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D5500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon D5500
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon D5500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon D5500
Alternate name EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-12 2015-01-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 45 39
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
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
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lbs) 420 gr (0.93 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 124 x 97 x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 84
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1438
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 820 pictures
Battery format 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 recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $750 $700