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Canon T8i vs Sony A68

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony SLT-A68 front
Portability
64
Imaging
67
Features
70
Overall
68

Canon T8i vs Sony A68 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Old Model is Canon T7i
Sony A68
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 610g - 143 x 104 x 81mm
  • Announced November 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A65
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Canon T8i vs Sony A68 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon T8i versus Sony A68, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the A68 (24MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The T8i was revealed 4 years after the A68 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the T8i matches up vs the A68 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony A68

 T8i A68 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020November 2015More modern by 52 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k461kSharper display (+579k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A68 over the Canon T8i

 A68 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony A68

 T8i A68 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Canon T8i vs Sony A68 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon T8i has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") along with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Sony A68 has specifications of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the T8i versus the A68.

Canon T8i vs Sony A68 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T8i and A68 is 67 and 64 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony A68 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A68 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the T8i and A68.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern T8i will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Sony A68 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony A68 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony A68 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i Portrait photography highlights
Sony A68 Portrait photography highlights
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography information
Sony A68 Street photography information
73
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography advice
Sony A68 Sports photography advice
76
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (800 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
low battery power (510 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography factors
Sony A68 Travel photography factors
80
good battery pack (800 per charge)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
55
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (510 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography features
Sony A68 Landscape photography features
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (800 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
68
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low battery power (510 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging features
Sony A68 Vlogging features
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Canon T8i vs Sony A68 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony A68
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony SLT-A68
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony SLT-A68
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-02-12 2015-11-06
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 45 79
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Sony/Minolta Alpha
Amount of lenses 326 143
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.57x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.5fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Flash off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Rear sync, Wireless, High Speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
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 (60i, 30p, 24p), 1440 x 1080, 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lbs) 610 gr (1.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 143 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.5
DXO Low light score not tested 701
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 510 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Yes (2 or 12 sec))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $750 $581