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Canon T8i vs Sony HX80

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50

Canon T8i vs Sony HX80 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
  • Released February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Older Model is Canon T7i
Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 2016
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Canon T8i vs Sony HX80 Overview

Here is a thorough analysis of the Canon T8i and Sony HX80, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and HX80 (18MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and HX80 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The T8i was brought out 3 years later than the HX80 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the T8i grades vs the HX80 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony HX80

 T8i HX80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020March 2016Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Canon T8i

 HX80 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony HX80

 T8i HX80 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Canon T8i vs Sony HX80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i features exterior measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony HX80 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the T8i versus the HX80.

Canon T8i vs Sony HX80 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and HX80 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony HX80 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony HX80 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and HX80.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The T8i featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Canon T8i will show greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher T8i is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Sony HX80 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony HX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony HX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography features
Sony HX80 Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
39
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography highlights
Sony HX80 Street photography highlights
73
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T8i
Sports photography with Sony HX80
76
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (800 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (390 shots)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX80 as a Travel photography camera
80
better than average battery power (800 shots)
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
76
great battery pack (390 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T8i
Landscape photography with Sony HX80
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (800 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
49
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
great battery pack (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Sony HX80
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not have image stabilization
75
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Canon T8i vs Sony HX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony HX80
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2020-02-12 2016-03-07
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 gr (1.14 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 shots 390 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $750 $368