Side-by-side Comparison

General	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Brand	Canon	Canon	Canon	Canon	Canon	Canon
Model	EOS Rebel T8i	EOS Rebel T7	EOS Rebel T7i	EOS Rebel T6	EOS Rebel T6i	EOS Rebel T6s
Predecessor Model	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T5	-	Canon EOS Rebel T6i
Successor Model	-	-	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T6s	-
MSRP	$749 (body only), $899 (w/18-55mm lens)	$549.99 (with 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II lens)	$749 (body only), $899 (w/18-55 F4-5.6 IS STM lens), $1299 (w/18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM lens)	$549.99 (with 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 IS II lens)	$749/£599/€799 (body only), $899/£689/€899 (with 18-55 STM lens), $1099 (with 18-135 STM lens)	$849/£649/£859 (body only), $1199 (with 18-135mm STM lens)
Camera Type	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens	Interchangeable Lens
Body Type	DSLR	DSLR	DSLR	DSLR	DSLR	DSLR
Video Capture

Sensor	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C	APS-C
Sensor Dimensions	22.3 x 14.9 mm	22.3 x 14.9 mm	22.3 x 14.9 mm	22.3 x 14.9 mm	22.3 x 14.9 mm	22.3 x 14.9 mm
Total Pixels	25.8 Megapixel	24.7 Megapixel	25.8 Megapixel	18.7 Megapixel	24.7 Megapixel	24.7 Megapixel
Effective Pixels	24.1 Megapixel	24.1 Megapixel	24.2 Megapixel	18.0 Megapixel	24.2 Megapixel	24.2 Megapixel
Low Pass Filter
Native ISO Range	100 - 25,600	100 - 6,400	100 - 25,600	100 - 6,400	100 - 12,800	100 - 12,800
Boosted ISO Range	100 - 51,200	100 - 12,800	100 - 51,200	100 - 12,800	100 - 25,600	100 - 25,600

Photo	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Processor	DIGIC 8	DIGIC 4+	DIGIC 7	DIGIC 4+	DIGIC 6	DIGIC 6
Max Image Resolution	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000	5184 x 3456	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Other Resolutions	-	-	-	3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 1920 x 1080, 720 x 480	-	-
Image Aspect Ratios	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9	1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Image File Format	JPEG, RAW	JPEG, RAW	JPEG, RAW	JPEG, RAW	JPEG, RAW	JPEG, RAW
JPEG Quality Levels	Fine, normal	Fine, Normal	Fine, normal	Fine, Normal	Fine, normal	Fine, normal
Bit Depth	14-Bit	14-Bit	14-Bit	14-Bit	14-Bit	14-Bit
Color Space	sRGB, Adobe RGB	sRGB, Adobe RGB	sRGB, Adobe RGB	sRGB, Adobe RGB	-	-
Timelapse Recording
White Balance	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten	Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten	-	-	-

Focus	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Focusing System	Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF	Dual Pixel CMOS AF
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 Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View	Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View	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	Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF	Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
AF Detection Range	-3 to +18 EV	0 to +18 EV	-3 to +18 EV	0 to +18 EV	-0.5 to +18 EV	-0.5 to +18 EV
Number of Focus Points	45	9	45	9	19	19
Number of Cross-type Focus Points	45	-	-	-	19	19
Touch-to-Focus
Live View Autofocus
Animal Eye Detection
Vehicle Tracking Mode
Insect Tracking Mode
Contrast Detection for Autofocus
Phase Detection for Autofocus
Focusing Screen	-	Fixed	Fixed	Fixed	-	-

Optics	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Lens Mount	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF/EF-S	Canon EF/EF-S
Crop Factor	1.6x	1.6x	1.6x	1.6x	1.6x	1.6x
Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization

Screen	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Screen Type	Fully Articulated	Fixed	Fully Articulated	Fixed	Fully Articulated	Fully Articulated
Screen Technology	TFT LCD	TFT LCD	TFT LCD	TFT LCD	TFT-LCD	TFT-LCD
Touch Screen
Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen		-		-
Screen Size	3.0"	3.0"	3.0"	3.0"	3.0"	3.0"
Screen Resolution	1,040k dot	920k dot	1,040k dot	920k dot	1,040k dot	1,040k dot
Top LCD Screen
Live View
Live Composition

Viewfinder	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Viewfinder	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%	95%	95%	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.82x	0.80x	0.82x	0.80x	0.82x	0.82x
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)	0.51x	0.50x	0.51x	0.50x	0.51x	0.51x
Viewfinder Eyepoint	19 mm	21 mm	19 mm	21 mm	19 mm	19 mm
Diopter Adjustment	-3 to +1	-2.5 to +0.5	-3 to +1	-2.5 to +0.5	-3 to +1	-3 to +1
Depth-of-field preview	-	-	-	Enabled with Custom Function	-	-

Shutter	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Shutter Type	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane	Electronic, Mechanical Focal Plane	Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane, Electronic 1st curtain	-	-
Min Shutter Speed	30 sec	30 sec	30 sec	30 sec	30 sec	30 sec
Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)	1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec	1/4000 sec
Max Continuous Shooting	7.5 fps	3.0 fps	6.0 fps	3.0 fps	5.0 fps	5.0 fps
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)	Up to 3 fps at 24 MP for up to 150 Frames (JPEG) / 11 Frames (Raw)	Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 190 Frames (JPEG) / 21 Frames (Raw) Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 190 Frames (JPEG) / 21 Frames (Raw)	Up to 3 fps at 18 MP for up to 6 Frames (Raw) / Unlimited Frames (JPEG)	-	-

Flash	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Built-in Flash
Flash Modes	Auto Manual flash Integrated Speedlite Transmitter	Auto Manual Flash On/off	Auto Manual flash Integrated Speedlite Transmitter	Auto Manual Flash On/off	-	-
Flash Range	4.00 m (with Auto ISO)	9.20 m at ISO 100	12.00 m at ISO 100	9.20 m at ISO 100	12.00 m at ISO 100	12.00 m at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/200 sec	1/200 sec	1/200 sec	1/200 sec	1/200 sec	1/200 sec
Flash Compensation	-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)	-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)	-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)	-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)	-2 to +2 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)	-2 to +2 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	E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites 3	E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support	E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory)	E-TTL II	E-TTL II
External Flash Connection	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe

Exposure	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Exposure Metering Modes	Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center-weighted Partial	Multi Average Spot Partial	Multi Center-weighted Partial	Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial	Multi Center-weighted Spot Partial
Exposure Modes	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority	Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range	-2 to +20 EV	+1 to +20 EV	+1 to +20 EV	+1 to +20 EV	+1 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)	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±5 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)	±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)	±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
Exposure Lock	-	(1) Auto AE lock: In the One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering, AE lock takes effect when focus is achieved (2) Manual AE lock: In P, Tv and Av modes, possible with the AE lock button (Press again to update) Possible in all metering modes	Auto AE lock Manual AE lock	Auto AE Lock: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved. Manual: By AE lock button in P, Tv and Av modes	-	-

DXO	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
DxO Low Light ISO	-	1009	-	781	919	915
DxO Color Depth	-	22.6	-	22.0	22.7	22.6
DxO Dynamic Range	-	11.9	-	11.7	12.0	12.0
DxO Overall Score	-	71	-	66	71	70

Video	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Movie File Format	MP4	MOV	MP4 MOV for Time-lapse	MP4	MP4	MP4
Audio File Format	AAC	LPCM	AAC	LPCM	AAC	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.264/MOV Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [46 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [46 Mbps] SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps [11 Mbps]	H.264/MP4 Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps	H.264/MP4 Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [46 Mbps] HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [46 Mbps] SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/30 fps [11 Mbps]	H.264/MP4 Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/30 fps	H.264/MP4 Full HD: 1920 x 1080 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps HD: 1280 x 720 @ 25/29.97/50/59.94 fps SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/30 fps
Interval Recording		-		-
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
External Recording Modes	UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 Full HD: 1920 x 1080p HD: 1280 x 720	HDMI 1920 x 1080p 640 x 480	-	-	-	-
Webcam Functionality				-
Unlimited Video Recording
Recording Limit	30 min	30 min	30 min	30 min	30 min	30 min

Terminals	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Audio I/O	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input	-	1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRRS Headphone/Mic Microphone 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 Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output 1 x Canon E3 (2.5 mm Sub-Mini) Input	1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Input	-	-	-
USB Speed	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)	USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI Output	Mini	Mini		Mini	Mini	Mini
Speaker	Mono	Mono	Mono	Mono	Mono	Mono
Built-in Microphone	Stereo	Stereo	Stereo	Mono	Stereo	Stereo
Microphone Input
Headphone Output
Flash Sync Port

Connectivity	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Built-in GPS
Built-In Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Version	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz	-	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz	802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
Built-In Bluetooth
NFC	-
Mobile App Compatible	-	*As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility	-	-	-	-
Remote Control	via wireless remote or smartphone	wired or wireless (Possible by using Remote Switch RS-60E3)	via smartphone or Bluetooth remote)	wired or wireless (Terminalle with Remote Switch RS-60E3)	wired or via smartphone	wired or via smartphone

Environmental	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Environmental Sealing
Operating Temperature	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C	32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
Operating Humidity	0 to 85%	0 to 85%	0 to 85%	0 to 85%	0 to 85%	0 to 85%

Physical	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Dimensions	131 x 103 x 76 mm (5.16 x 4.06 x 2.99")	129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.98 x 3.07")	131 x 100 x 76 mm (5.16 x 3.94 x 2.99")	129 x 101 x 78 mm (5.08 x 3.98 x 3.07")	132 x 101 x 78 mm (5.2 x 3.98 x 3.07")	132 x 101 x 78 mm (5.20 x 3.98 x 3.07")
Weight (inc. batteries)	515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)	475 g (1.05 lb / 16.76 oz)	532 g (1.17 lb / 18.77 oz)	485 g (1.07 lb / 17.11 oz)	555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz)	565 g (1.25 lb / 19.93 oz)
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	12.3 x 9.9 x 6.4"	-	8.85 x 6.6 x 5.85"	-	8.7 x 6.65 x 5.95"	8.9 x 6.65 x 5.65"
Package Weight	2.405 lb	-	2.655 lb	-	2.585 lb	2.9 lb

Power and Storage	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Battery Pack	LP-E17	LP-E10	LP-E17	LP-E10	LP-E17	LP-E17
Battery Life	800 shots	500 shots	600 shots	500 shots	440 shots	440 shots
USB Charging		-	-	-	-	-
Internal Storage
External Storage	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)	Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)

Other	Canon EOS Rebel T8i	Canon EOS Rebel T7	Canon EOS Rebel T7i	Canon EOS Rebel T6	Canon EOS Rebel T6i	Canon EOS Rebel T6s
Self Timer	2 or 10 sec	2 or 10 sec	2 or 10 sec	2 or 10 sec	2 or 10 secs	2 or 10 secs
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 Hot Shoe Mount	-	-	-	-
Material of Construction	Polycarbonate	Polycarbonate	-	Carbon fiber/glass fiber and polycarbonate resin	-	-
Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System	-	-	-	-

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