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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
Portability
81
Imaging
63
Features
83
Overall
71

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV 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
  • Released February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Superseded the Canon T7i
Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Old Model is Olympus E-M10 III
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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Canon T8i and Olympus E-M10 IV, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the E-M10 IV (20MP) is relatively comparable but the T8i (APS-C) and E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The T8i was unveiled 5 months prior to the E-M10 IV so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the T8i grades against the E-M10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 T8i E-M10 IV 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Canon T8i

 E-M10 IV T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Olympus E-M10 IV

 T8i E-M10 IV 
RevealedFebruary 2020August 2020Same age
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T8i comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Olympus E-M10 IV has specifications of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T8i and Olympus E-M10 IV in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the T8i vs the E-M10 IV.

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and E-M10 IV is 67 and 81 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and E-M10 IV.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The T8i using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon T8i will show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography details
Olympus E-M10 IV Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography factors
Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography factors
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
84
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
Olympus E-M10 IV as a Sports photography camera
76
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (800 shots)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
73
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T8i
Travel photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
80
better than average battery pack (800 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
85
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography info
Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (800 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Olympus E-M10 IV
74
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
78
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Olympus E-M10 IV
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iOlympus OM-D E-M10 IV
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Olympus
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV
Also called as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-12 2020-08-04
Body design Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 TruePic VIII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 17.4 x 13mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 226.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 121
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 326 107
Crop factor 1.6 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.62x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.5fps 8.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.20 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings - Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye slow-sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (1st-curtain), slow sync (2nd-curtain), manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515g (1.14 lbs) 383g (0.84 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $750 $699