Canon
EOS 90D
High-res APS-C DSLR with 32.5MP, 10fps, and excellent Dual Pixel AF for wildlife.
$1,199
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
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 6 months newer.
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Wins
EOS 90D
Wins
EOS Rebel T8i
9 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS 90D has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BEOS Rebel T8i has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 45)
- BEOS Rebel T8i has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
- AEOS 90D has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- AEOS 90D has higher Burst (mechanical) (10 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS 90D
138 × 98 × 88 mm
520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
EOS Rebel T8i
131 × 103 × 76 mm
515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
EOS 90D is 5mm shorter than EOS Rebel T8i but it is also 7mm wider and 12mm thicker.
EOS 90D is 5 g heavier than EOS Rebel T8i.
Depth (front-to-back): 88mm EOS 90D · 76mm EOS Rebel T8i
Sensor size, to scale
EOS 90D
22.3 × 14.8 mm · APS-C
330 mm² area
EOS Rebel T8i
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS 90D
✓ 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 90D
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 138, 98, 88
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only EOS 90D supports it
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only EOS 90D supports it
Weather sealing
Only EOS 90D supports it
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
Touchscreen
Only EOS 90D supports it
Headphone jack (3.5mm)
Only EOS 90D supports it
Reasons to choose
EOS Rebel T8i
AF low-light limit
-6.5 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131, 103, 76
AF points / zones
1053 vs 45 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Weight
515 g vs 520 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 frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS 90D
Pros
- ✓32.5MP APS-C
- ✓10fps burst
- ✓Optical viewfinder
- ✓Long battery life
Cons
- –DSLR declining
- –No IBIS
- –Crop sensor
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
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, EOS 90D or EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS 90D scores 5.5/10 versus 1.5/10 for EOS Rebel T8i — 32.5MP — ample resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS 90D and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS 90D is 32.5 MP and EOS Rebel T8i is 24.1 MP, so the EOS 90D captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS 90D and EOS Rebel T8i have in-body image stabilization?
EOS 90D has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while EOS Rebel T8i does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS 90D or the EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS 90D reaches 10 fps electronic. EOS Rebel T8i reaches 11 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS 90D and EOS Rebel T8i?
EOS 90D weighs 520 g and EOS Rebel T8i weighs 515 g, so the EOS Rebel T8i is 5 g lighter.
Do the EOS 90D and EOS Rebel T8i record 4K video?
EOS 90D: 4K up to 30p. EOS Rebel T8i: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS 90D and EOS Rebel T8i weather sealed?
EOS 90D: Yes. EOS Rebel T8i: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS 90D and 640 shots for the EOS Rebel T8i, giving the EOS Rebel T8i the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS 90D launched at $1,199 and EOS Rebel T8i at $749. The EOS Rebel T8i is $450 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.