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Canon T8i vs Sony A380

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 front
Portability
68
Imaging
54
Features
54
Overall
54

Canon T8i vs Sony A380 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Earlier Model is Canon T7i
Sony A380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 519g - 128 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched August 2009
  • Earlier Model is Sony A350
  • Renewed by Sony A390
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Canon T8i vs Sony A380 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon T8i versus Sony A380, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A380 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T8i was announced 10 years later than the A380 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the T8i grades vs the A380 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A380

 T8i A380 
LaunchedFebruary 2020August 2009More recent by 128 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A380 over the Canon T8i

 A380 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A380

 T8i A380 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Canon T8i vs Sony A380 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i has physical measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony A380 has measurements of 128mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 519 grams (1.14 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T8i versus Sony A380 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the T8i against the A380.

Canon T8i vs Sony A380 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and A380 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A380 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A380 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and A380.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon T8i to produce extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher T8i should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon T8i vs Sony A380 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A380 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A380 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography features
Sony A380 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography information
Sony A380 Street photography information
73
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography features
Sony A380 Sports photography features
76
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (800 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
low battery pack (500 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography factors
Sony A380 Travel photography factors
80
good battery life (800 per charge)
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
54
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (500 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography highlights
Sony A380 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (800 per charge)
no image stabilization
61
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low battery pack (500 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Sony A380
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
no image stabilization
9
can't record video
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Canon T8i vs Sony A380 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A380
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony Alpha DSLR-A380
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-02-12 2009-08-24
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 14MP
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 files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.49x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.5 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515g (1.14 lb) 519g (1.14 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 128 x 97 x 71mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 67
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 614
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 500 photographs
Type 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $750 $899