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Canon T8i vs Sony A290

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A290 front
Portability
66
Imaging
54
Features
47
Overall
51

Canon T8i vs Sony A290 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon T7i
Sony A290
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 549g - 128 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A230
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Canon T8i vs Sony A290 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Canon T8i vs Sony A290, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A290 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was manufactured 9 years later than the A290 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the T8i grades against the A290 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A290

 T8i A290 
LaunchedFebruary 2020June 2010More recent by 118 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A290 over the Canon T8i

 A290 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A290

 T8i A290 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Canon T8i vs Sony A290 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i provides exterior measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony A290 has dimensions of 128mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 549 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the T8i against the A290.

Canon T8i vs Sony A290 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the T8i and A290 is 67 and 66 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A290 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A290 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and A290.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon T8i to give more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher T8i will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Sony A290 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A290 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A290 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography details
Sony A290 Portrait photography details
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
65
manual focus
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography features
Sony A290 Street photography features
73
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography info
Sony A290 Sports photography info
76
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (800 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps low (3.0 fps)
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Sony A290 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery power (800 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
53
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (290 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography details
Sony A290 Landscape photography details
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (800 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
58
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview feature
bad battery life (290 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Sony A290
74
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T8i vs Sony A290 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A290
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony Alpha DSLR-A290
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony Alpha DSLR-A290
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-02-12 2010-06-09
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 332.3mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4592 x 3056
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic 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 lb) 549 grams (1.21 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 86mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 66
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 615
Other
Battery life 800 shots 290 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo, SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $750 $600