Canon T8i vs Sony A6300

Let's look a bit more closely at the Canon T8i vs Sony A6300, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The T8i was brought out 4 years later than the A6300 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the T8i matches up against the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha a6300. The entire galleries are provided at Canon T8i Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i offers physical dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") having a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the T8i versus the A6300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and A6300 is 67 and 83 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and A6300.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should always take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern T8i is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.