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Canon T8i vs Sony A7R

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Canon T8i vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Additionally Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Replaced the Canon T7i
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7R II
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Canon T8i vs Sony A7R Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon T8i and Sony A7R, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A7R (36MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The T8i was released 6 years later than the A7R and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the T8i scores versus the A7R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A7R

 T8i A7R 
RevealedFebruary 2020February 2014More recent by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Canon T8i

 A7R T8i 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A7R

 T8i A7R 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size

Canon T8i vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i has got physical dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony A7R has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the T8i vs the A7R.

Canon T8i vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the T8i and A7R is 67 and 78 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and A7R.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The T8i featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A7R will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher T8i will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
84
manual focus
MP count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography factors
Sony A7R Street photography factors
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than average (465g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography factors
Sony A7R Sports photography factors
76
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (800 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
62
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
MP count high (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R as a Travel photography camera
80
good battery life (800 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
70
lighter than average (465g)
environment sealing
MP count high (36 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography info
Sony A7R Landscape photography info
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (800 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count high (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
does not have image stabilization
36
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than average (465g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T8i vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A7R
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony Alpha A7R
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-02-12 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 25
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Available lenses 326 121
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash settings - no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lb) 465 grams (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 800 photos 340 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $750 $1,898