Canon T8i vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here, we are contrasting the Canon T8i vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The T8i was introduced 7 years later than the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the T8i scores vs the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon T8i Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i provides external 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) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Canon T8i vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the T8i against the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and XZ-2 iHS is 67 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T8i with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Canon T8i will offer you more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger T8i should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.