Canon T8i vs Sony A560
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Canon T8i vs Sony A560 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
- Launched February 2020
- Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
- Older Model is Canon T7i
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Introduced August 2010
- Superseded the Sony A500
Canon T8i vs Sony A560 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Canon T8i versus Sony A560, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A560 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe T8i was manufactured 9 years after the A560 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the T8i matches up versus the A560 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Canon T8i vs Sony A560 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS Rebel T8i & Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon T8i Gallery & Sony A560 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A560
T8i | A560 | |||
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Introduced | February 2020 | August 2010 | More modern by 116 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 922k | Sharper display (+118k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Canon T8i
A560 | T8i |
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Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A560
T8i | A560 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing |
Canon T8i vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i provides outer 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) and the Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Look at the Canon T8i versus Sony A560 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the T8i against the A560.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and A560 is 67 and 64 respectively.
Canon T8i vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and A560.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Canon T8i to offer greater detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer T8i is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Canon T8i vs Sony A560 Specifications
Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 |
Also called as | EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs | - |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
Launched | 2020-02-12 | 2010-08-24 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | DIGIC 8 | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 22.3 x 14.9mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 332.3mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4592 x 3056 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 45 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Number of lenses | 326 | 143 |
Crop factor | 1.6 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | 95 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.53x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.5fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 515 grams (1.14 lb) | 599 grams (1.32 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 | 70 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 817 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 800 shots | 1050 shots |
Battery format | 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/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Cost at launch | $750 | $650 |