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Canon T8i vs Sony A500

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A500 front
Portability
63
Imaging
52
Features
52
Overall
52

Canon T8i vs Sony A500 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Additionally Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Earlier Model is Canon T7i
Sony A500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 630g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Introduced August 2009
  • Newer Model is Sony A560
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Canon T8i vs Sony A500 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon T8i versus Sony A500, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A500 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was revealed 10 years later than the A500 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the T8i grades versus the A500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A500

 T8i A500 
IntroducedFebruary 2020August 2009Fresher by 128 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A500 over the Canon T8i

 A500 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A500

 T8i A500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Canon T8i vs Sony A500 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i features exterior measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony A500 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 630 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Canon T8i versus Sony A500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the T8i and the A500.

Canon T8i vs Sony A500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and A500 is 67 and 63 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A500 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A500 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and A500.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon T8i to give you extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent T8i will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Sony A500 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T8i
Portrait photography with Sony A500
82
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
63
you can focus manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography advice
Sony A500 Street photography advice
73
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography advice
Sony A500 Sports photography advice
76
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (800 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
51
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
bad battery power (520 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography information
Sony A500 Travel photography information
80
better than average battery (800 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
43
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
bad battery power (520 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A500 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (800 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
60
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (520 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging advice
Sony A500 Vlogging advice
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
9
no video recording
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Canon T8i vs Sony A500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A500
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony Alpha DSLR-A500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony Alpha DSLR-A500
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-02-12 2009-08-27
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 45 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.5 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
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 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) 630 grams (1.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 64
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 772
Other
Battery life 800 shots 520 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
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/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $750 $638