Canon
EOS 800D
Entry APS-C DSLR (Rebel T7i) with Dual Pixel AF, 24MP, and articulating touchscreen.
$749
Launch priceReleased Feb 2017
Canon
EOS Rebel T8i
Popular entry APS-C DSLR (850D) with 24MP, Dual Pixel AF in live view, and 4K video.
$749
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
EOS Rebel T8i is 3 years newer.
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Wins
EOS 800D
Wins
EOS Rebel T8i
16 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BEOS Rebel T8i has lower Weight (515 g vs 532 g)
- AEOS 800D has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 800D
131 × 100 × 76 mm
532 g (1.17 lb / 18.77 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS Rebel T8i
131 × 103 × 76 mm
515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
EOS 800D is 3mm shorter than EOS Rebel T8i.
EOS 800D is 17 g heavier than EOS Rebel T8i.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS 800D · 76mm EOS Rebel T8i
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 800D
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
EOS Rebel T8i
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 800D
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
EOS Rebel T8i
✓ more lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS 800D
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 100, 76.2
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 24.1 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
EOS Rebel T8i
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 103, 76
Weight
515 g vs 532 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 25,600
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 1053
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 800D
Pros
- ✓Dual Pixel AF
- ✓Articulating screen
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓Good beginner DSLR
Cons
- –Superseded by T8i
- –No IBIS
- –DSLR declining
EOS Rebel T8i
Pros
- ✓Dual Pixel AF live view
- ✓24MP APS-C
- ✓4K video
- ✓Articulating screen
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No IBIS
- –4K crop
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, EOS 800D or EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS 800D scores 5.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS Rebel T8i — 11fps burst — solid for most action.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 800D and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS 800D is 24.2 MP and EOS Rebel T8i is 24.1 MP, so the EOS 800D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the EOS 800D and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS 800D does not have IBIS, while EOS Rebel T8i does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 800D or the EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS 800D reaches 11 fps electronic. EOS Rebel T8i reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 800D and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS 800D weighs 532 g and EOS Rebel T8i weighs 515 g, so the EOS Rebel T8i is 17 g lighter.
Do the EOS 800D and EOS Rebel T8i record 4K video?
EOS 800D: 4K up to 60p. EOS Rebel T8i: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 800D and EOS Rebel T8i weather sealed?
EOS 800D: No. EOS Rebel T8i: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 800D and 640 shots for the EOS Rebel T8i, giving the EOS Rebel T8i the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $749.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.