Canon EOS Rebel T8i vs Canon EOS Rebel T2i

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel T8iEOS Rebel T2i
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T7i Canon EOS Rebel T1i
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3i
      MSRP$749 (body only), $899 (w/18-55mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel18.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      ProcessorDIGIC 8DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40005184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points459
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points45
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed, Precision Matte
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT color liquid-crystal LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.51x0.54x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.5 fps3.7 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 7 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 3 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 7.5 fps at 24.1 MP for up to 40 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter      		Auto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Flash Range4.00 m (with Auto ISO)13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      DxO Low Light ISO807
      DxO Color Depth22.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.6
      DxO Overall Score66
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesMP4/H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25 fps [120 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording ModesUHD 4K: 3840 x 2160
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via wireless remote or smartphone E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5/RC-6
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Dimensions131 x 103 x 76 mm (5.16 x 4.06 x 2.99")129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")
      Weight (inc. batteries)515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.3 x 9.9 x 6.4"8.8 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight2.405 lb3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Battery PackLP-E17LP-E8
      Battery Life800 shots470 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T8i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 sec or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonateStainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber


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