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Canon T8i vs Sony A100

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44

Canon T8i vs Sony A100 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Old Model is Canon T7i
Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Released July 2006
  • Older Model is Konica Minolta 5D
  • New Model is Sony A550
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Canon T8i vs Sony A100 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon T8i vs Sony A100, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A100 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T8i was unveiled 13 years later than the A100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the T8i matches up against the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A100

 T8i A100 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2006Fresher by 165 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Canon T8i

 A100 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A100

 T8i A100 
Manual focus Dial exact focus

Canon T8i vs Sony A100 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i has physical dimensions 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 Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the T8i versus the A100.

Canon T8i vs Sony A100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and A100 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A100 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and A100.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon T8i to offer you greater detail having an extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern T8i will have an edge in sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Sony A100 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A100 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
52
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography details
Sony A100 Street photography details
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T8i
Sports photography with Sony A100
76
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (800 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography factors
Sony A100 Travel photography factors
80
better than average battery power (800 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
45
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T8i
Landscape photography with Sony A100
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (800 shots)
no image stabilization
53
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no liveview
low megapixels (10MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i as a Vlogging camera
Sony A100 as a Vlogging camera
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone jack
no image stabilization
9
no video shooting
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Canon T8i vs Sony A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A100
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony Alpha DSLR-A100
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony Alpha DSLR-A100
Other name EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-02-12 2006-07-31
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.5fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515g (1.14 lb) 638g (1.41 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 476
Other
Battery life 800 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-FM55H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash (Type I or II)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $750 $1,000