Canon EOS Rebel T8i vs Sony Alpha 1

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon EOS Rebel T8i and the Sony Alpha 1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i was introduced in February 2020 and Sony Alpha 1 was introduced in January 2021. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i Highlights

      • 24.1 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 45 Focus Points (45 Cross-type)
      • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 7.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Sony Alpha 1 Highlights

      • 50.1 MP Full Frame Stacked CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 32,000 Native ISO
      • 759 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,440k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.64" 9,437k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 10.0 fps Mechanical and 30.0 fps Electronic Continuous Shooting
      • 7680 x 4320 Video Shooting
      • 13 h Video Recording Limit
      • HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel T8i
      4. Advantage of Sony Alpha 1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha 1.

      PROS

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Stacked CMOS Sensor
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50.1 Megapixel
      •   Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.64"
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 9,437k dot
      •   No Blackout Viewfinder
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/400 sec
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 98
      •   High Video Resolution - 7680 x 4320
      •   10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   No USB Charging
      •   Expensive
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 530 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Weight - 515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 800 shots
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,440k dot
      •   Weight - 737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)

      Advantage of Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Canon Rebel T8i
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon EOS Rebel T8i over Sony Alpha 1.

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i vs Sony Alpha 1
      Cheaper $749 (body only), $899 (w/18-55mm lens) vs $6500 (body only)
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Tilting
      Built-in Flash vs
      Partial Metering vs
      Lighter 515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz) vs 737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 800 shots vs 530 shots

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      Canon Rebel T4i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T6
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T3
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      APS-C

      12.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T1i
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      APS-C

      15.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T2i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon Rebel T7
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T6s
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T3i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon D3500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon Rebel T7i
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Advantage of Sony Alpha 1

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha 1 over Canon EOS Rebel T8i.

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i vs Sony Alpha 1
      Sensor Type CMOS vs Stacked CMOS
      Larger Sensor APS-C vs Full Frame
      Higher Sensor Resolution 24.1 Megapixel vs 50.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 32,000
      Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 102,400
      Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 8640 x 5760
      Lower Min AF Detection -3 EV vs -4 EV
      Higher Max AF Detection +18 EV vs +20 EV
      More Focus Points 45 vs 759
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Image Stabilization vs 5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 1,440k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 100%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.51x vs 0.90x
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 7.5 fps vs 30.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/200 sec vs 1/400 sec
      Lower Min Flash Compensation -2 EV vs -3 EV
      Higher Max Flash Compensation +2 EV vs +3 EV
      Lower Min Metering -2 EV vs -3 EV
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 7680 x 4320
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Higher Video Recording Limit 30 min vs 13 hours
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Wi-Fi Version 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz vs Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Environmental Sealing vs
      USB Charging vs
      More Storage Slots 1 vs 2

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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Canon 1D X II
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      Full Frame

      20.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A290
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony a3000
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      APS-C

      20.1 MP

      Leica SL2-S
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Nikon Z50
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
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      Micro Four Thirds

      20.4 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Nikon D3400
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon D4
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      Full Frame

      16.2 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony Alpha 1
        Video Capture
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        High Video Resolution3840 x 21607680 x 4320
        Webcam Functionality
        HDMI Output Mini Full Size
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Built-In Bluetooth
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony Alpha 1
        No Built-in GPS

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha 1 have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 1,440k dot resolutions respectively. Canon EOS Rebel T8i has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Sony Alpha 1 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Canon EOS Rebel T8i with Fully Articulated and Sony Alpha 1 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderSony Alpha 1 has a built-in 0.64" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 9,437k dot resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T8i has 95% coverage with 0.82x (0.51x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Sony Alpha 1 has 100% coverage with 0.90x magnification.

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i features a 24.1 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Sony Alpha 1 features a 50.1 megapixel Full Frame Stacked CMOS sensor with dimensions of 35.9 x 24 mm and a total area of 576 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 32,000 and expands to 50 - 102,400 in boosted mode.

      Sony Alpha 1 has Stacked CMOS sensor. The key feature of such sensor is its three-dimensional structure, which consists of multiple layers of semiconductor material and circuitry stacked on top of each other. This allows the sensor to have dedicated layers for image capture and signal processing. This separation allows for faster data readout, reducing rolling shutter effects and enabling high-speed shooting and video recording. It is also more power-efficient.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i is equipped with DIGIC 8 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Sony Alpha 1 is equipped with Dual BIONZ XR processor and can take pictures up to 8640 x 5760 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and Sony Alpha 1 has Sony E lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor in Canon EOS Rebel T8i its crop factor is equal to 1.6x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6. Due to Full Frame sensor in Sony Alpha 1 its crop factor is equal to 1x, this means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Sony Alpha 1

      Sony Alpha 1 has a built-in 5-Axis Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS) with 5.5 stops of compensation. This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n 2.4 GHz on Canon EOS Rebel T8i, Wi-Fi 5 802.11ac/b/g/n 2.4/5 GHz on Sony Alpha 1) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha 1 have built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer. Canon EOS Rebel T8i has a Mini HDMI and Sony Alpha 1 has a Full Size HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i comes with LP-E17 battery pack with battery life of 800 shots and Sony Alpha 1 comes with NP-FZ100 battery pack with battery life of 530 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot. Sony Alpha 1 has Dual CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) card slots.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha 1 have Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane. shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Canon EOS Rebel T8i, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/8000 sec with mechanical shutter on Sony Alpha 1. Canon EOS Rebel T8i can shoot continuously up to 7.5 fps. Sony Alpha 1 can shoot continuously up to 30.0 fps with electronic shutter and up to 10.0 fps with mechanical shutter.


      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 45 (45 cross-type) focusing points and Sony Alpha 1 has Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) system with 759 focusing points. Canon EOS Rebel T8i has detection range from -3 to +18 EV and Sony Alpha 1 has detection range from -4 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha 1 range from -2 to +20 EV and -3 to +20 EV respectively and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±3 EV range on Canon EOS Rebel T8i and ±5 EV range on Sony Alpha 1. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Canon EOS Rebel T8i and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha 1.


      Flash

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i has a built-in flash with maximum range of 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. Sony Alpha 1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe or PC Terminal. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Canon EOS Rebel T8i and 1/400 sec on Sony Alpha 1.

      Physical Parameters

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i body has dimensions of 131 x 103 x 76 mm (5.16 x 4.06 x 2.99") and Sony Alpha 1 body has dimensions of 129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19"). Canon EOS Rebel T8i weighs 515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz) and Sony Alpha 1 weighs 737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz).

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      131 mm

      103 mm

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      129 mm

      97 mm

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      76 mm

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      Size comparisons of Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha 1

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha 1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Large Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,440k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      GOOD
      74
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.5 fps
      •   Battery Life - 800 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,440k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 9,437k dot
      •   No Blackout Viewfinder
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 530 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Battery Life - 800 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      84
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,440k dot
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 9,437k dot
      •   No Blackout Viewfinder
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 530 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      GOOD
      82
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      91
      •   Large Sensor
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,440k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/400 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      GOOD
      84
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Large Sensor
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,440k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      GOOD
      82
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 800 shots
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,440k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 7680 x 4320
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   High Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 530 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Sony Alpha 1 and give them scores of 73 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      OVERALL
      73
      OVERALL
      89

      Sensor

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Stacked CMOS Sensor
      •   Large Sensor
      •   High Resolution Sensor - 50.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   High DxO Overall Score - 98

      Photo

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   High Max Continuous Shooting - 30.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/400 sec

      Video

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      POOR
      48
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      EXCELLENT
      99
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 7680 x 4320
      •   10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      •   No crop on 4K Videos
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   High Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   -3 EV Min AF Detection
      •   45 Focus Points
      •   45 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      EXCELLENT
      93
      •   -4 EV Min AF Detection
      •   759 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,440k dot
      •   Large Viewfinder - 0.64"
      •   High Resolution Viewfinder - 9,437k dot

      Connectivity

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      97
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Canon EOS Rebel T8i

      Sony Alpha 1

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
      •   Battery Life - 800 shots
      GOOD
      72
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 530 shots
      •   2 Storage Slots


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