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Canon T8i vs Sony A65

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Canon T8i vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Replaced the Canon T7i
Sony A65
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2011
  • Replacement is Sony A68
Photography Glossary

Canon T8i vs Sony A65 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon T8i and Sony A65, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The T8i was released 8 years later than the A65 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the T8i matches up against the A65 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A65

 T8i A65 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020November 2011Fresher by 101 months
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Canon T8i

 A65 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A65

 T8i A65 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon T8i vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon T8i features outside measurements 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 A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the T8i versus the A65.

Canon T8i vs Sony A65 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and A65 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and A65.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern T8i will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography factors
Sony A65 Portrait photography factors
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T8i
Street photography with Sony A65
73
fully articulated screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography info
Sony A65 Sports photography info
76
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (800 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
81
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i as a Travel photography camera
Sony A65 as a Travel photography camera
80
great battery (800 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
68
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse function
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T8i
Landscape photography with Sony A65
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (800 CIPA)
no image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Sony A65
73
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
no image stabilization
78
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic jack
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Canon T8i vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A65
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony SLT-A65
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony SLT-A65
Otherwise known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-02-12 2011-11-15
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 326 143
Crop factor 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.5 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 10.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, 24 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 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 grams (1.14 pounds) 622 grams (1.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 74
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 717
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 560 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $750 $700