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
Ricoh
GR IVx
40mm-equivalent GR IV sibling with a newly designed 26.1mm f/2.8 lens, 25.74MP APS-C sensor, 5-axis SR, 4K video, 53GB internal storage, and pocket street-camera handling. Winter 2026 planned.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Dec 2026
GR IVx is 6.8 years newer.
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Wins
EOS Rebel T8i
Wins
GR IVx
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS Rebel T8i has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 49)
- BGR IVx has higher ISO max (native) (204,800 vs 25,600)
- AEOS Rebel T8i has higher Burst (electronic) (11 fps vs 4 fps)
- AEOS Rebel T8i has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs 250 shots)
- AEOS Rebel T8i has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareEOS Rebel T8i
131 × 103 × 76 mm
515 g (1.14 lb / 18.17 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR IVx
109 × 61 × 33 mm
265 g (0.58 lb / 9.35 oz)
EOS Rebel T8i is 22mm wider, 42mm taller, and 43mm thicker than GR IVx.
EOS Rebel T8i is 250 g heavier than GR IVx.
Depth (front-to-back): 76mm EOS Rebel T8i · 33mm GR IVx
Sensor size, to scale
EOS Rebel T8i
22.3 × 14.9 mm · APS-C
332 mm² area
GR IVx
23.3 × 15.5 mm · APS-C
361 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 lensesCanon EF
300+
native lenses available
GR IVx: 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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS Rebel T8i
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds H.265, H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131, 103, 76
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
1053 vs 49 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
11 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 250 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS Rebel T8i supports it
Reasons to choose
GR IVx
Subject recognition
Adds Face, Eye
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.1, 33.4
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
204,800 vs 25,600 — higher is better
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR IVx supports it
Touchscreen
Only GR IVx supports it
Weight
265 g vs 515 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 150 Mbps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
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
GR IVx
Pros
- ✓New 26.1mm f/2.8 GR lens (40mm equiv.)
- ✓GR IV 25.74MP APS-C + 5-axis SR
- ✓4K 30p/24p and 53GB built-in storage
- ✓Snap focus, 50/71mm crops, 2-stop ND
- ✓Pocketable 265g body
Cons
- –Price not yet announced (listed at GR IV $1,499)
- –Winter 2026 or later — still in development as of Aug 2026
- –No built-in EVF
- –Fixed 40mm-equiv. lens
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 Rebel T8i or GR IVx?
EOS Rebel T8i scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for GR IVx — 11fps burst — solid for most action.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS Rebel T8i and GR IVx?
EOS Rebel T8i is 24.1 MP and GR IVx is 25.74 MP, so the GR IVx captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS Rebel T8i and GR IVx have in-body image stabilization?
EOS Rebel T8i does not have IBIS, while GR IVx has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS Rebel T8i or the GR IVx?
EOS Rebel T8i reaches 11 fps electronic. GR IVx reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS Rebel T8i and GR IVx?
EOS Rebel T8i weighs 515 g and GR IVx weighs 265 g, so the GR IVx is 250 g lighter.
Do the EOS Rebel T8i and GR IVx record 4K video?
EOS Rebel T8i: 4K up to 60p. GR IVx: 4K up to 30p.
Are the EOS Rebel T8i and GR IVx weather sealed?
EOS Rebel T8i: No. GR IVx: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the EOS Rebel T8i and 250 shots for the GR IVx, giving the EOS Rebel T8i the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS Rebel T8i launched at $749 and GR IVx at $1,499. The EOS Rebel T8i is $750 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and Ricoh press materials.