Canon T8i vs Sony A580

Let's take a closer look at the Canon T8i vs Sony A580, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A580 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T8i was unveiled 8 years later than the A580 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the T8i scores against the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha DSLR-A580. The full galleries are provided at Canon T8i Gallery and Sony A580 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i has outside measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony A580 has measurements of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the T8i versus the A580.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and A580 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and A580.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Canon T8i to give greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern T8i should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.