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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

Released Feb 2020

vs
X100VI

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Launch price

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 4 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

EOS Rebel T8i

Travel

Wins

5categories

X100VI

WildlifeSports & Action

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

EOS Rebel T8i wins 3 categories·X100VI wins 2 categories
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • AEOS Rebel T8i has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 425)
  • AEOS Rebel T8i has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 310 shots)
  • AEOS Rebel T8i has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
  • BX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 11 fps)

Key specs at a glance

EOS Rebel T8iX100VI
Resolution24.1 MP40.2 MP
Sensor22.3 × 14.9 mmAPS-C
ISO max25,60012,800
Burst11 fps20 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight515 g521 g
Battery640 shots310 shots

Size and weight, to scale

EOS Rebel T8i

131 × 103 × 76 mm

515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

X100VI front view

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

EOS Rebel T8i is 3mm wider, 28mm taller, and 21mm thicker than X100VI.

EOS Rebel T8i is 6 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS Rebel T8i · 55mm X100VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

EOS Rebel T8i

131 × 103 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI back view

X100VI

128 × 75 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

EOS Rebel T8i

131 × 76 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

X100VI top view

X100VI

128 × 55 mm

Sensor size, to scale

EOS Rebel T8i

22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C

332 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

1.1× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

EOS Rebel T8i

✓ more lenses

Canon EF

300+

native lenses available

100 first-party200 third-party

X100VI: mount data unavailable

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

Use caseEOS Rebel T8iX100VI
Portrait
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Landscape
1.5Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
6.0Good
6.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
5.0Fair
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

EOS Rebel T8i

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 131, 103, 76

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • AF points / zones

    1053 vs 425 — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only EOS Rebel T8i supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Vehicle

  • ISO min (native)

    100 vs 125 — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane…

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only X100VI supports it

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X100VI supports it

  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)

    Only X100VI supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only X100VI supports it

Both cameras share

  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 6 fps
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

EOS Rebel T8i

Pros

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

Cons

  • DSLR declining
  • No IBIS
  • 4K crop

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

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Full specifications

= category winner

EOS Rebel T8i
X100VI
Resolution
24.1 MP
40.2 MP+67%
Sensor type
APS-C CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
22.3 × 14.9 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
EOS Rebel T8i
X100VI
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
35 mm
EOS Rebel T8i
X100VI
Processor
DIGIC X
X-Processor 5
EOS Rebel T8i
X100VI
ISO min (native)
100−25 less
125
ISO max (native)
25,600+1 stop
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
EOS Rebel T8i
X100VI
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Lens Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/180000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, EOS Rebel T8i or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 5.0/10 for EOS Rebel T8i — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the EOS Rebel T8i and X100VI?

EOS Rebel T8i is 24.1 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the EOS Rebel T8i and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

EOS Rebel T8i does not have IBIS, while X100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS Rebel T8i or the X100VI?

EOS Rebel T8i reaches 11 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the EOS Rebel T8i and X100VI?

EOS Rebel T8i weighs 515 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the EOS Rebel T8i is 6 g lighter.

Do the EOS Rebel T8i and X100VI record 4K video?

EOS Rebel T8i: 4K up to 60p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the EOS Rebel T8i and X100VI weather sealed?

EOS Rebel T8i: No. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS Rebel T8i and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the EOS Rebel T8i the edge.

How much does each cost?

EOS Rebel T8i launched at $749 and X100VI at $1,599. The EOS Rebel T8i is $850 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and Fujifilm press materials.