| General | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | EOS Rebel T8i | Alpha 1 |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS Rebel T7i | |
| MSRP | $749 (body only), $899 (w/18-55mm lens) | $6500 (body only) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | Full Frame |
| Sensor Dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 35.9 x 24 mm |
| Total Pixels | 25.8 Megapixel | 50.5 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 24.1 Megapixel | 50.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 25,600 | 100 - 32,000 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 51,200 | 50 - 102,400 |
| Sensor Shift High Resolution Mode | 4/16 shots |
| Photo | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 8 | Dual BIONZ XR |
| Max Image Resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 8640 x 5760 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | HEIF, JPEG, RAW |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal | Extra fine, fine, standard, light |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | 14-Bit |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten | 2500 to 9900K Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Focus | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF |
| AF Detection Range | -3 to +18 EV | -4 to +20 EV |
| Number of Focus Points | 45 | 759 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 45 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | ||
| Insect Tracking Mode | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1x |
| Image Stabilization | 5-Axis Sensor Shift | |
| Image Stabilization Compensation | 5.5 stops | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 1,040k dot | 1,440k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Electronic (OLED) |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.64" | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.82x | 0.90x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.51x | 0.90x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 9,437k dot | |
| No Blackout Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 19 mm | 25 mm |
| Diopter Adjustment | -3 to +1 | -4 to +3 |
| Shutter | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane | Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/8000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 10.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic) | 30.0 fps | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 7.5 fps | 30.0 fps |
| Anti-dust Shutter | ||
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Mechanical 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) | Electronic Shutter Up to 30 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 155 Frames (Raw) / 165 Frames (JPEG) Up to 20 fps at 50.1 MP for up to 238 Frames (Raw) / 400 Frames (JPEG) Up to 15 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 5 fps at 50.1 MP Mechanical Shutter Up to 10 fps at 50.1 MP (Raw) / (JPEG) Up to 8 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 6 fps at 50.1 MP Up to 3 fps at 50.1 MP |
| Flash | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Manual flash Integrated Speedlite Transmitter | |
| Flash Range | 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/400 sec |
| Flash Compensation | -2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) | -3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps) |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support | TTL |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC Terminal |
| Exposure | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Metering Range | -2 to +20 EV | -3 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 | ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| DXO | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 3163 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 25.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 14.5 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 98 |
| Video | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Movie File Format | MP4 | |
| Audio File Format | AAC | |
| Internal Recording Modes | MP4/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] | H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [260 to 520 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [50 to 280 Mbps] H.265/XAVC HS 4:2:0 10-Bit 8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [200 to 400 Mbps] 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [30 to 200 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [240 to 600 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [89 to 222 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:2 10-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [100 to 280 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [50 Mbps] H.264/XAVC S 4:2:0 8-Bit 4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [60 to 200 Mbps] Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/200/240 fps [16 to 100 Mbps] |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 | XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265 |
| Max Video Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 7680 x 4320 |
| 10-bit 4:2:2 Color | ||
| External Recording Modes | UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 Full HD: 1920 x 1080p HD: 1280 x 720 | 4:2:2 10-Bit via HDMI UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps 4:2:0 8-Bit via HDMI UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) @ 29.97 fps UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/50/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps Raw 16-Bit via HDMI 4332 x 2248 @ 59.94 fps |
| No crop on 4K Videos | ||
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Gamma Curve | HDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3 | |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | 13 hours |
| Terminals | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input |
| Power I/O | 1 x USB-C Input | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output 1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input | 1 x USB-C Data Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x PC Sync Socket Output 1 x RJ45 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Full Size |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | Wi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| Mobile App Compatible | : Android & iOS *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility | |
| Remote Control | via wireless remote or smartphone | via Bluetooth or tethered PC) |
| Environmental | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 85% |
| Physical | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 131 x 103 x 76 mm (5.16 x 4.06 x 2.99") | 129 x 97 x 81 mm (5.08 x 3.82 x 3.19") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz) | 737 g (1.62 lb / 26.00 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 12.3 x 9.9 x 6.4" | 11.8 x 6.3 x 5.4" |
| Package Weight | 2.405 lb | 3.22 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E17 | NP-FZ100 |
| Battery Life | 800 shots | 530 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Other | Canon EOS Rebel T8i | Sony Alpha 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Tripod Mounting Thread | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) | 1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom) |
| Accessory Mount | 1 x Hot Shoe Mount | 1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body |
| Material of Construction | Polycarbonate | Magnesium Alloy |
| Electronic Level Gauge |
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