Canon EOS R8 vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS R8 and Canon EOS Rebel XSi. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS R8 were released 2023 and Canon EOS Rebel XSi was released 2008. That is a 15 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS R8 | 2023 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 2008 |
Type of camera
Canon EOS R8 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel XSi is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS R8 has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel XSi has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS R8 | 50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS R8 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel XSi has 12,2 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS R8 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
12,2 MP
12166656 pixels 4272 x 2848 |
Canon EOS R8 has a 97 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XSi. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS R8 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XSi. Canon EOS R8 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 102400 while Canon EOS Rebel XSi has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS R8 | 100-102400 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS R8 belongs to the Canon EOS R-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS R8
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XSi
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS R8 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel XSi can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS R8 | 6 |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 3,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Canon EOS R8. Unfortunately Canon EOS Rebel XSi does not support recording movies and movie clips.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Canon EOS Rebel XSi weighs 524 gr (equal to 1.16 lb) which is 14% heavier than Canon EOS R8 and its 461 gr (or 1.02 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS R8 | 461 gr 1.02 lb |
| Canon EOS Rebel XSi | 524 gr 1.16 lb |
Canon EOS R8 vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS R8 and Canon EOS Rebel XSi, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Name | Canon EOS R8 | Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2008 |
| Release Date | 2023-02-08 | 2008-01-24 |
| MSRP | 1499 USD | 799 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Camera Type | Mirrorless | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Sensor Size | Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm) | APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Resolution | 6000 x 4000 pixels | 4272 x 2848 pixels |
| Megapixels | 24 MP | 12,2 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC X | DIGIC 3 |
Image |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| ISO Range | 100 - 102400 | 100 - 1600 |
| White Balance Presets | 6 | 6 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous |
| Focus Points | 1053 | 9 |
| Lens Mount |
Canon RF See Compatible Lenses |
Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm |
APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | Fixed |
| Screen size | 3” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 1620000 | 230000 |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
| Screen type | N/A | N/A |
| Live view | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.7× | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | N/A |
Photography features |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Frames per second | 6 fps | 3,5 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | No | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | N/A | 13 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Video recording | Yes | No |
| Video format |
H.264 H.265 |
N/A |
| Video resolution |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
N/A |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes | No |
| Built-in Speakers | Yes | No |
Storage |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| HDMI Output | Yes | No |
| Microphone Port | Yes | No |
| Headphone Port | Yes | No |
| Wireless |
Yes Built-in (Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g/n) (2.4 GHz)32, with Bluetooth 4.2 support) |
No |
| Remote Control |
Yes. RS-60E3-type terminal (remote control terminal)
|
Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed) |
| GPS |
Yes Optional via GP-E2
|
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS R8 |
Canon EOS Rebel XSi |
| Enviromentally sealed | Yes | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E17
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Battery Pack LP-E5
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | 220 shots | 600 shots |
| Width | 133 mm | 129 mm |
| Height | 86 mm | 98 mm |
| Depth | 70 mm | 62 mm |
| Weight | 461 gram | 524 gram |