Canon EOS Rebel T8i vs Canon EOS Kiss X9i

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Canon EOS Kiss X9i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Rebel T8i

Canon EOS Kiss X9i

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Rebel T8i were released 2020 and Canon EOS Kiss X9i was released 2017. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Rebel T8i	2020
Canon EOS Kiss X9i	2017

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Rebel T8i	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS Kiss X9i	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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T8i has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss X9i has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel T8i	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Canon EOS Kiss X9i	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 25600.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T8i	100-25600
Canon EOS Kiss X9i	100-25600

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.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T8i
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss X9i

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T8i can shoot up to 7,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss X9i can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T8i	7,5
Canon EOS Kiss X9i	6

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T8i and Canon EOS Kiss X9i can shoot movies.

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 Kiss X9i weighs 532 gr (equal to 1.17 lb) which is 3% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T8i and its 515 gr (or 1.14 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T8i	515 gr 1.14 lb
Canon EOS Kiss X9i	532 gr 1.17 lb