Canon T8i vs Sony A100
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Canon T8i vs Sony A100 Key Specs
(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
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- 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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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).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | July 2006 | Fresher by 165 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Clearer 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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and A100 is 67 and 64 respectively.
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.
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Canon T8i vs Sony A100 Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony 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 |