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Specifications	Canon EOS Rebel T8i / 850D	Canon EOS Rebel T7i / 800D

Year Introduced	2020	2017
Megapixels	24.1	24.2
Total Pixels	25.8	25.8
Sensor Size	22.3 x 14.9mm	22.3 x 14.9mm
Pixel Dimensions	6000 x 4000	6000 x 4000
Pixel Size	3.72µm	3.72µm
Diffraction-Limited Aperture	f/6.0	f/6.0
Sensor Readout Speed (ms)
Sensor Stabilization	N	N
Lens Mount	EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E	EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E
FOVCF	1.6x	1.6x
Image Processor	DIGIC 8	DIGIC 7

Autofocus
Type	TTL secondary image-forming phase-difference detection system with AF-dedicated sensor	TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor / Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Points	Via optical viewfinder: 45 cross-type AF points – (45 f/5.6 cross-type AF points, 27 f/8 points (9 cross-type), centre point is f/2.8 and f/5.6 dual cross-type) Via liveview on LCD screen: Maximum 143 AF points via camera automatic selection – Freely position 1 AF point/ 1 AF Zone (9 points, 3x3 grid) via manual selection	45 cross-type AF points (45 f/5.6 cross-type AF points, 27 f/8 points [9 cross-type], centre point is f/2.8 and f/5.6 dual cross-type)
Working Range	-4 - 18 EV	EV -3 - 18 (at 23 °C & ISO 100)
Point Selection	Automatic selection: 45 point AF (with iTR Face Priority) Manual selection: Single point AF Manual selection: Zone AF Manual selection: Large Zone AF	Automatic selection: 45 point AF Manual selection: Single point AF Manual selection: Zone AF Manual selection: Large Zone AF
Microadjustment	No	No
Touch & Drag AF	N
Eye Detection AF	N
Focus Bracketing/Stacking	N

Exposure Control
Metering Modes	Via optical viewfinder: 220,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor Metering with the area divided into 216 segments (18 × 12) (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.5 % of viewfinder) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.0 % of viewfinder) (4) Center-weighted average metering Via liveview on LCD screen: (1) Evaluative metering (384 zones) (2) Partial metering (approx. 5.8 % of LCD screen) (3) Spot metering (approx. 2.9 % of LCD screen) (4) Center-weighted average metering	7560-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor Metering with the area divided into 63 segments (9 × 7) (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering (approx. 6.0 % of viewfinder) (3) Spot metering (approx. 3.5 % of viewfinder) (4) Center-weighted average metering
Metering Range	Via optical viewfinder: EV 1-20 (at 23 °C) Via liveview on LCD screen: EV -2-20 (at 23 °C) Movie: EV 0-20 (at 23 °C)	EV 1 – 20 (at 23 °C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO 100)
Exposure Comp	+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB)	+/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB).
AEB	3 shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments	3 shots +/-3 EV 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments
Light Flicker Mode	Y	Y
Intervalometer
ISO Sensitivity	Auto (100-25600), 100-25600 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 51200 During Movie shooting: Auto (100-12800), 100-12800 (in 1/3-stop or whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 25600	ISO AUTO (100 - 25600), 100 - 25600 (H1: 51200) in 1 stop increments
Shutter Speed	30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)	30-1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode)

Viewfinder
Type	Pentamirror	Pentamirror
Coverage	Approx. 95%	Approx. 95%
Magnification	Approx. 0.82x	Approx. 0.82x
Eyepoint	Approx. 19mm	Approx. 19mm
Information	AF information: AF points, focus confirmation, AF area selection mode Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB. Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light, AI Bounce mode active Image information: Card information, maximum burst (1 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Grid, Aspect Ratio Other information: Warning icon, Flicker Detection	AF information: AF points, focus confirmation, AF area selection mode Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB. AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB. Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light. Image information: Card information, maximum burst (1 digit display), Highlight tone priority (D+). Composition information: Grid, Electronic level, Aspect Ratio Other information: Warning icon, Flicker Detection
DOF Preview	Yes, with Depth of Field preview button	Yes, with Depth of Field preview button.

LCD
Type	Vari angle touchscreen 7.5 cm (3.0") 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040 K sRGB dots	Vari angle touchscreen 7.7 cm (3.0") 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040 K sRGB dots
Coating	No anti-smudge coating No anti-reflection coating	Anti-smudge coating applied.
Brightness Adj	Adjustable to one of seven levels	Adjustable to one of seven levels
Display Options	(1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Electronic Level	(1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings (3) Electronic Level

Flash
Built-in GN	12 (ISO 100, meters)	13.1 (ISO 100, meters)
Built-in Coverage	up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: approx. 28mm)	Up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 27mm)
Built-in Recycle Time	Approx. 5 seconds	Approx. 3 seconds
Modes	Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter	Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
X-Sync	1/200	1/200sec
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments	±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments
Hot Shoe/PC Terminal	Yes/ No	Yes / No
External Flash Comp	E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support	E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless optical multi-flash support

Shooting
Shooting Modes	Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, SCN(Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Group Photo, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Food, Kids, Candlelight), Creative filters, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie), Self Portrait	Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up,Sports, SCN(Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene,HDR Backlight Control, Food, Kids, Candlelight),Creative filters, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie)
Picture Styles	Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3)	Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Fine Detail, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Def. 1–3
Image Processing	Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Multi Shot Noise Reduction Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination, Chromatic aberration correction, Distortion correction, Diffraction correction Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR art standard, HDR art vivid, HDR art bold, HDR art embossed) Multi-exposure Resize, Crop (JPEG only)	Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Multi Shot Noise Reduction Auto Correction of Lens Peripheral illumination, Chromatic aberration correction, Distortion correction, Diffraction correction Creative filters (Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Fish-eye effect, Art bold effect, Water painting effect, Toy camera effect, Miniature effect, HDR art standard, HDR art vivid, HDR art bold, HDR art embossed) Multi-exposure RAW image processing - during image Playback only Resize to M or S1, S2, S3
Abberration Corrections
Drive Modes	Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (continuous, continuous panning, 2s+remote, 10s +remote)	Single, Continuous L, Continuous H, Self timer (2s+remote, 10s +remote), Silent single shooting, Silent continous shooting
Continuous Shooting	Max. approx. 7fps via viewfinder Max. approx 7.5fps via Live View	Max. Approx. 6fps. (speed maintained until card is full) (JPEG)(with UHS-I card), 27 images (RAW)(with UHS-I card))
Shutter Lag		70ms
Viewfinder Blackout		N/A

Live View
FrameRate	29.97 fps	29.97 fps
Focusing	Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single) One-shot AF and Servo AF selectable for Stills and Movie	Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Dual Pixel CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single) One-shot AF and Servo AF selectable for Stills and Movie
Metering	Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor. Evaluative metering, partial metering, spot metering, center-weighted average metering.	Real-time metering with image sensor • AE lock possible. The metering timer can be changed. Evaluative metering (315-zone) Partial metering (center, approx. 6.0% of viewfinder) Spot metering (center, approx. 2.6% of viewfinder) Center-weighted average metering • AE lock possible. The active metering timer can be changed.
Display Options	Grid overlay (x3), Histogram	Grid overlay (x3), Histogram, Electronic level

File Information
Still ImageType	JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.31 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0) RAW: RAW (CR3 14-bit), CRAW (Compact RAW) Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant	JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.30 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW, M-RAW, S-RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant
Image Size	JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 3984 x 2656, (S1) 2976 x 1984, (S2) 2400x1600, JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328x4000, (M) 3552x2664, (S1) 2656x1992, (S2) 2112x1600, JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000x3368, (M) 3984x2240, (S1) 2976x1680, (S2) 2400x1344, JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000x4000, (M) 2656x2656, (S1) 1984x1984, (S2) 1600x1600, RAW: (RAW) 6000x4000	RAW: (3:2) 6000 x 4000, (4:3) 5328 x 4000, (16:9) 6000 x 3368, (1:1) 4000 x 4000 JPEG 3:2: (L) 6000 x 4000, (M) 3984 x 2656, (S1) 2976 x 1984, (S2) 2400 x 1600 JPEG 4:3: (L) 5328 x 4000, (M) 3552 x 2664, (S1) 2656 x 1992, (S2) 2112 x 1600 JPEG 16:9: (L) 6000 x 3368, (M) 3984 x 2240, (S1) 2976 x 1680 (S2) 2400 x 1344 JPEG 1:1: (L) 4000 x 4000, (M) 2656 x 2656, (S1) 1984 x 1984, (S2) 1600 x 1600 In-camera RAW processing & Resize available
Movie Type	MP4 [Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)]	MP4 (Video: H.264 (standard or lightweight: IPB), Sound: AAC, recording level can be manually adjusted by user). MOV: ALL-I (FHD 29.97, time-lapse movies only)
Movie Size	3840 x 2160 (29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) inter-frame 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50 fps) inter-frame 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) inter-frame 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25) lite inter-frame 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) inter-frame	1920 x 1080 (59.954, 29.97, 25, 23.98 fps) 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97 fps) 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps)
Movie Length	Max duration 29min 59sec	Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB (If file size exceeds 4GB a new file will be created automatically)

Other Information
Wireless Features	Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	Built-in Wi-Fi, NFC and Low-Energy Bluetooth
GPS	Compatible with GPS receiver GP-E2	via optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver
Custom Functions	14 Custom Functions	15 Custom Functions with 44 settings settable with the camera
LCD Panel / Illumination	No / No	No / No
Water & Dust Resistance
Sound Memo

Interface
Computer Interface	Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0; Micro-B connection type)	Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0)
Other Interface	Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)	Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI micro out, External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack)

Memory
Memory Type	SD, SDHC, SDXC (UHS Speed Class 1 compatible)	SD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I) card

Batteries & Power
Battery	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17	Rechargeable Battery Pack LP-E17 x 1
Battery Life	Approx. Viewfinder Shooting: Approx. 800 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 730 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Live View Shooting: Approx. 310 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) Approx. 290 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%)	Approx. 820 (73°F/ 23°C, AE 100%), 600 (73°F/ 23°C, AE 50%/FE 50%) 770 (32°F/ 0°C, AE 100%), 550 (32°F/ 0°C, AE 50%/FE 50%)
Power Supply Battery Chargers	AC Adapter AC-E6N, DC coupler: DR-E18, Battery charger LC-E17E	AC Adapter AC-E6N and DC Coupler DR-E18

Physical Specs
Body Materials	Chassis: Aluminum alloy and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber Exterior: Polycarbonate resin with glass fiber and special conductive fiber	Chassis: Aluminum alloy and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber Exterior: Polycarbonate resin with glass fiber and special conductive fiber
Shutter Durability Rating
Operating Environment	0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity	32–104°F / 0–40°C
Dimensions Inches	5.15 x 4.04 x 3.00" (131.0 x 102.6 x 76.2mm)	5.16 x 3.93 x 3.00" (131.0 x 99.9 x 76.2mm)
CIPA Weight	18.17 oz (515g)	18.77 oz (532g)

Accessories
Viewfinder	Eyecup Ef, Rubber Frame Ef, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Magnifier MG-Ef, Angle Finder C	Eyecup Ef, Rubber Frame Ef, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lenses, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Magnifier MG-Ef, Angle Finder C
Wireless File Transmitter	Built-in	Built in
Compatible Lenses	All EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses	All EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses
Battery Grip
Remote	Remote Switch RS-60E3, TC-80N3 (requires Remote Controller Adapter RA-E3) Remote Controller BR-E1	Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6, Remote Controller BR-E1
Other	Hand Strap E2, GP-E2

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