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Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Nikon D7500 front
Portability
60
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500 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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Additionally Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Replaced the Canon T7i
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Replaced the Nikon D7200
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500 Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the D7500 (21MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was released 2 years after the D7500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon D7500 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the T8i matches up against the D7500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Nikon D7500

 T8i D7500 
ReleasedFebruary 2020April 2017More modern by 35 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Canon T8i

 D7500 T8i 
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon T8i and Nikon D7500

 T8i D7500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i enjoys physical measurements 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 D7500 has proportions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the T8i versus the D7500.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the T8i and D7500 is 67 and 60 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and D7500.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon T8i to show greater detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer T8i is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Portrait photography camera
81
has manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
79
you can focus manually
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography details
Nikon D7500 Street photography details
73
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
75
screen tilts
image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Sports photography camera
76
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
decent MP (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery pack (800 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
70
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography information
Nikon D7500 Landscape photography information
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (800 shots)
lack of image stabilization
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
image stabilization
decent MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging information
Nikon D7500 Vlogging information
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
lack of image stabilization
35
has touchscreen
image stabilization
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Canon T8i vs Nikon D7500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Nikon D7500
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iNikon D7500
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Nikon D7500
Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-12 2017-04-12
Physical type Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Expeed 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 21 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5568 x 3712
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 1640000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 45 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Total lenses 326 309
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515g (1.14 pounds) 720g (1.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 86
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1483
Other
Battery life 800 shots 950 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL15a
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $750 $1,247