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Canon T8i vs Sony A200

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44

Canon T8i vs Sony A200 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Additionally Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Older Model is Canon T7i
Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Revealed July 2008
  • New Model is Sony A230
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Canon T8i vs Sony A200 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Canon T8i and Sony A200, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A200 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The T8i was launched 11 years later than the A200 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the T8i matches up against the A200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A200

 T8i A200 
RevealedFebruary 2020July 2008Fresher by 141 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Canon T8i

 A200 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A200

 T8i A200 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Canon T8i vs Sony A200 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon T8i comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony A200 has sizing of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") along with a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the T8i and the A200.

Canon T8i vs Sony A200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and A200 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A200 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A200 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and A200.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon T8i to render more detail utilizing its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer T8i is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Sony A200 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography details
Sony A200 Portrait photography details
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
53
focusing manually
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography info
Sony A200 Street photography info
73
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
Sony A200 as a Sports photography camera
76
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery pack (800 per charge)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography highlights
Sony A200 Travel photography highlights
80
good battery pack (800 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
46
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography information
Sony A200 Landscape photography information
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (800 CIPA)
no image stabilization
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging advice
Sony A200 Vlogging advice
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
no image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon T8i vs Sony A200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A200
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony Alpha DSLR-A200
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony Alpha DSLR-A200
Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-12 2008-07-17
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip 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 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 lbs) 572 grams (1.26 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 63
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 521
Other
Battery life 800 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Compact Flash
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $750 $100