Canon EOS Rebel T8i vs Sony FX30

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      BrandCanonSony
      ModelEOS Rebel T8iFX30
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T7i
      MSRP$749 (body only), $899 (w/18-55mm lens)$1799 body-only, $2199 with XLR adapter
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm23.3 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel27 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.1 Megapixel26 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 32,000
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 51,20050 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      ProcessorDIGIC 8BIONZ XR
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40006192 x 4128
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWHEIF, JPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten2500 to 9900K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-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 ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF, Touch AF & Shutter
      AF Detection Range-3 to +18 EV-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points45759
      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
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SSony E
      Crop Factor1.6x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5.5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Lens Breathing Correction
      Gyroscopic Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDArticulating
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot2,360k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.82x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.51x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronic Rolling
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting7.5 fps10.0 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 Sony FX30
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Flash Range4.00 m (with Auto ISO)
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 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 support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)(1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      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]      		XAVC HS 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      XAVC S-I 4:2:2 10-Bit
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 1/2/4/8/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p from 1 to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps
      XAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 up to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p up to 1/2/3/4/6/8/12/15/23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88/200/240 fps
      XAVC Proxy
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080
      HD: 1280 x 720
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording ModesUHD 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
      ProResRAW 16-Bit via HDMI
      4672 x 2628 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      Webcam Functionality
      Tally/Front Recording Light
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, S Cinetone, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min13 hours
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input      		1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB (Timecode)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Full Size
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version5
      Mobile App Compatible: Android & iOS
      App Name: Imaging Edge Mobile
      Functionality: Adjust Settings, Remote Control
      *As of January, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control via wireless remote or smartphone
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Dimensions131 x 103 x 76 mm (5.16 x 4.06 x 2.99")130 x 78 x 85 mm (5.11 x 3.06 x 3.33")
      Weight (inc. batteries)515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)646 g (1.42 lb / 22.79 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)12.3 x 9.9 x 6.4"9.6 x 6.1 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.405 lb2.3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Battery PackLP-E17NP-FZ100
      Battery Life800 shots570 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: CFexpress Type A / SD
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T8i Sony FX30
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount1 x Intelligent Hot Shoe on Camera Body
      5 x 1/4"-20 Female on Camera Body
      Material of ConstructionPolycarbonateMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge


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