Canon T8i vs Sony A290

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha DSLR-A290. The entire galleries are available at Canon T8i Gallery and Sony A290 Gallery.

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.

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

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.