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Canon T8i vs Sony A58

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony SLT-A58 front
Portability
68
Imaging
63
Features
72
Overall
66

Canon T8i vs Sony A58 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Alternate Name is EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Earlier Model is Canon T7i
Sony A58
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 492g - 129 x 95 x 78mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Old Model is Sony A57
Photography Glossary

Canon T8i vs Sony A58 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Canon T8i versus Sony A58, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the A58 (20MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The T8i was manufactured 6 years after the A58 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the T8i scores against the A58 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A58

 T8i A58 
LaunchedFebruary 2020November 2013More modern by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A58 over the Canon T8i

 A58 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A58

 T8i A58 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Canon T8i vs Sony A58 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon T8i provides external dimensions 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 A58 has proportions of 129mm x 95mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 492 grams (1.08 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the T8i and the A58.

Canon T8i vs Sony A58 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and A58 is 67 and 68 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A58 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A58 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and A58.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon T8i to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher T8i should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Sony A58 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A58 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A58 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography factors
Sony A58 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography features
Sony A58 Street photography features
73
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i as a Sports photography camera
Sony A58 as a Sports photography camera
76
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery (800 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
81
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery (690 shots)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography information
Sony A58 Travel photography information
80
good battery (800 shots)
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
63
good battery (690 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography features
Sony A58 Landscape photography features
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
good battery (800 CIPA)
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (690 CIPA)
small screen (2.7 inches)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Sony A58
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
provides face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Canon T8i vs Sony A58 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A58
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony SLT-A58
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony SLT-A58
Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-02-12 2013-11-27
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 25600 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 45 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m (@ ISO 100)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 grams (1.14 pounds) 492 grams (1.08 pounds)
Dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 129 x 95 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 753
Other
Battery life 800 photos 690 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $750 $645