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EOS Rebel T8i

Popular entry APS-C DSLR (850D) with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF in live view, and 4K video.

$749

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

24.1 MP

Sensor

22.3 × 14.9 mm

ISO max

25,600

Burst

11 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

515 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

Canon EOS Rebel T8i

22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C

332 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Canon EF mount

100

First-party

200

Third-party

300+

Total available

Mount introduced 1987

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

131 × 103 × 76 mm · 515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 24.1MP — solid resolution
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · 11fps burst — solid for most action
  • · 1,053 AF points — dense tracking grid

Video & Hybrid

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Limited
1.5/ 10

Travel

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 515g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Fair
5.0/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Fair
5.5/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • Dual Pixel AF live view
  • 24MP APS-C
  • 4K video
  • Articulating screen

Cons

  • DSLR declining
  • No IBIS
  • 4K crop

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Canon EOS Rebel T8i

Sensor

Resolution24.1 MP
Sensor typeAPS-C CMOS
Sensor size22.3 × 14.9 mm
AA filterYes

Processor

ProcessorDIGIC X

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemDual Pixel CMOS AF II
AF points / zones1053
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-6.5 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFNo
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)11 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight515 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)131 × 103 × 76 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenNo

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountCanon EF