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Canon T8i vs Sony A230

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Canon T8i vs Sony A230 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Previous Model is Canon T7i
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Older Model is Sony A200
  • Newer Model is Sony A290
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Canon T8i vs Sony A230 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Canon T8i versus Sony A230, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A230 (10MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was announced 10 years later than the A230 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the T8i scores against the A230 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A230

 T8i A230 
IntroducedFebruary 2020May 2009Fresher by 131 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Canon T8i

 A230 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A230

 T8i A230 
Manual focus Very accurate focus

Canon T8i vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i provides external dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony A230 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the T8i compared to the A230.

Canon T8i vs Sony A230 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and A230 is 67 and 69 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and A230.

To sum up, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon T8i to deliver greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger T8i provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography advice
Sony A230 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
54
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography info
Sony A230 Street photography info
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography advice
Sony A230 Sports photography advice
76
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (800 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
46
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
doesn't have liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Sony A230 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery (800 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
45
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography highlights
Sony A230 Landscape photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (800 CIPA)
no image stabilization
51
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
doesn't have liveview
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (230 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging highlights
Sony A230 Vlogging highlights
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
no image stabilization
9
lack of video recording
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Canon T8i vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A230
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-02-12 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 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 data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 pounds) 490 gr (1.08 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 800 shots 230 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $750 $569