Canon T8i vs Sony A35
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Canon T8i vs Sony A35 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
- Launched February 2020
- Other Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
- Succeeded the Canon T7i
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Photography Glossary Canon T8i vs Sony A35 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Canon T8i and Sony A35, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and A35 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe T8i was released 8 years after the A35 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the T8i matches up against the A35 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony SLT-A35. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon T8i Gallery and Sony A35 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A35
| T8i | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | September 2011 | More modern by 103 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 921k | Sharper screen (+119k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A35 over the Canon T8i
| A35 | T8i |
|---|
Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A35
| T8i | A35 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Canon T8i vs Sony A35 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i features external measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Sony A35 has proportions of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 415 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Canon T8i and Sony A35 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the T8i vs the A35.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and A35 is 67 and 69 respectively.
Canon T8i vs Sony A35 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the T8i and A35.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Canon T8i to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger T8i provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Canon T8i vs Sony A35 Specifications
| Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony SLT-A35 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony SLT-A35 |
| Also called | EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs | - |
| Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Entry-Level DSLR |
| Launched | 2020-02-12 | 2011-09-20 |
| Physical type | Compact SLR | Compact SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | 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 | 24MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 45 | 15 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
| Available lenses | 326 | 143 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.6 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,150 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.51x | 0.73x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.5fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 12.00 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 lbs) | 415 grams (0.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") | 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.3 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 763 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 800 images | 440 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail cost | $750 | $598 |
