• APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Canon T8i advantages over Canon EOS M50 II

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Limited
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • More telephoto lens reach
    88 mm vs 72 mm
    Capture objects farther away with the kit lens

Canon EOS M50 II advantages over Canon T8i

  • Less expensive
    $599 vs $899
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Lighter weight
    387g vs 515g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 29 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Both provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Canon T8i
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
Canon EOS M50 II
Fujifilm X-T30
  • $591
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Fujifilm X-T200

Canon T8i
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
Canon EOS M50 II
Fujifilm X-T200
  • $591
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • NFC
  • $799
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Nikon Z fc

Canon T8i
Nikon Z fc
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $957
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner
Canon EOS M50 II
Nikon Z fc
  • $591
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $957
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Thinner

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30 II

Canon T8i
Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • In-camera panoramas
Canon EOS M50 II
Fujifilm X-T30 II
  • $591
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • NFC
  • $900
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Nikon Z 30

Canon T8i
Nikon Z 30
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $697
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor
Canon EOS M50 II
Nikon Z 30
  • $591
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $697
  • APS-C
  • Larger sensor
  • Newer
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