Andy Westlake discovers whether Canon’s latest DSLR has what it takes to succeed in a world increasingly dominated by mirrorless cameras.

Small and lightweight for a DSLR, Wealth of external controls and excellent touchscreen interface, Good-sized, comfortable handgrip, Performs really well in live view

Tiny, inaccurate viewfinder, Small, fiddly rear control dial, Behaves completely differently between viewfinder and live view, Slow, clunky focus point selection when using the viewfinder

Purchased the Canon 850d with the lens kit. As a beginner, it is a great dslr to learn from and very happy with the product. User friendly functionalities is a bonus.

The Canon EOS Rebel T8i (also known as the EOS 850D or Kiss X10i in some markets) is a 24MP DSLR camera that is compatible with the company's EF and EF-S mount lenses. It has an optical viewfinder, but it also has a usable and responsive touchscreen interface and live view experience that's a match...

Compared to cheaper Canon and Nikon DSLRs, the Canon EOS 850D offers a better specification with quicker continuous shooting at 7/7.5fps, as well as more focus points, and 4K UHD video recording.

Wide EF/EF-S lens range, Improved continuous shooting speed (7/7.5fps), Improved battery life (800 shots), Second command wheel added, Great image quality and colour reproduction, 45 AF points

Strong crop with 4K video and digital IS, Price is a little high (compared to 250D), Doesn't match features/specifications of mirrorless cameras

The Camera is exceptional in quality for a beginner it is easy to set up.

Putting aside the limitations imposed upon its 4K video capability, the Canon EOS Rebel T8i / EOS 850D is a potentially attractive sub-£850/$750 DSLR. Its build is very plasticky and it doesn’t feel very robust, but it’s lightweight and easy to carry with a good control arrangement and excellent...

Excellent AF systems, Vari-angle-touchscreen, Compatible with a huge range of lenses and accessories

Lightweight but feels very plasticky and not robust, Crop applied to 4K video, Mirrorless rivals offer more for the money

Great beginner camera for a great price! I recommed it to anyone who wants to get started with dslr

The Canon EOS 850D / Rebel T8i is a well-featured mid-range DSLR that sits at the top of the triple-digit EOS or Rebel series. It delivers a comfortable step-up in features and handling over the cheaper entry-level models, making it a good choice for anyone who wants a decent DSLR without breaking...

If you still prefer DSLRs to mirrorless cameras, the dinky EOS Rebel T8i / 850D is a capable camera with excellent autofocus and a vari-angle touchscreen. It also produces lovely images.

Quick, reliable autofocus, Decent vari-angle touchscreen, Lovely form factor, Excellent battery life, Good image quality

Small viewfinder display, Plasticky build, 4K video limitations, Modest upgrade from EOS 800D

This is a great entry level - prosumer choice for people looking to bump up their photography and video work. I've migrated from the Sony Alpha series and have no complaints so far.