Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV
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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon T7i
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T8i & Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV. The full galleries are viewable at Canon T8i Gallery & Olympus E-M10 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Olympus E-M10 IV
T8i | E-M10 IV | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Canon T8i
E-M10 IV | T8i |
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Common features in the Canon T8i and Olympus E-M10 IV
T8i | E-M10 IV | |||
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Revealed | February 2020 | August 2020 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 1040k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon T8i vs Olympus E-M10 IV Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV | |
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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 |