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Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10

Portability
67
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Sony ZV-E10 front
Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79

Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Also referred to as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Previous Model is Canon T7i
Sony ZV-E10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 343g - 115 x 64 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2021
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Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the T8i (24MP) and the ZV-E10 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The T8i was launched 17 months earlier than the ZV-E10 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony ZV-E10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the T8i scores versus the ZV-E10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Sony ZV-E10

 T8i ZV-E10 
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E10 over the Canon T8i

 ZV-E10 T8i 
AnnouncedJuly 2021February 2020More recent by 17 months

Common features in the Canon T8i and Sony ZV-E10

 T8i ZV-E10 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i has outside measurements of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E10 has dimensions of 115mm x 64mm x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8") having a weight of 343 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the T8i vs the ZV-E10.

Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T8i and ZV-E10 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the T8i and ZV-E10.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos though you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older T8i is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T8i as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-E10 as a Portrait photography camera
81
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T8i Street photography advice
Sony ZV-E10 Street photography advice
73
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
82
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography factors
Sony ZV-E10 Sports photography factors
76
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (800 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
77
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (440 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon T8i Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-E10 Travel photography highlights
80
great battery (800 shots)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
88
great battery life (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon T8i
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-E10
78
focusing manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
great battery (800 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (440 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T8i Vlogging details
Sony ZV-E10 Vlogging details
73
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
81
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon T8i vs Sony ZV-E10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Sony ZV-E10
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iSony ZV-E10
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony ZV-E10
Otherwise known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-12 2021-07-30
Body design Compact SLR Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 8 -
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 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 45 425
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Sony E
Amount of lenses 326 150
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.5fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 515g (1.14 lbs) 343g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 115 x 64 x 45mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 800 pictures 440 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $750 $699