The Canon EOS 850D has been highly sought after since its launch. Fittingly enough, enthusiast and experienced photographers alike have fallen in love with its creative capabilities and the enviable lineup of lenses offered by the Canon mount – which enables you to use both full frame EF glass and EF-S optics designed for this APS-C body.
As an upper entry level DSLR, the Canon EOS 850D (sold as the Canon EOS Rebel T8i in some countries) is absolutely perfect for beginners as well as enthusiasts with older cameras looking to upgrade to something that packs a bit more punch. As an APS-C camera it has a lightweight and compact body, but it delivers powerful imaging rich with detail thanks to its 24MP image sensor.
Canon EOS 850D deals
Mid-range DSLR that will appeal to traditionalist photographers
Type: DSLR | Sensor: APS-C | Megapixels: 24.1Mp | Lens mount: Canon EF-S | Screen: 3.0in touch, pivot 1,040,000 dots | Viewfinder: Pentaprism | Max burst speed: 7.5fps (Live View), 7fps (viewfinder) | Max video resolution: 4K | User level: Enthusiast/beginner
Ease of use for novices
Vari-angle touchscreen
Effective Dual Pixel CMOS AF
Cropped 4K video
No Dual Pixel AF in 4K
Cheaper mirrorless rivals
If you're looking to take more creative control, the Canon EOS 850D / Rebel T8i gives you auto scene modes that are ideal for newcomers, along with advanced controls for more experienced photographers. Its 4K video isn't the show-stopper that we've come to expect from Canon, but its 1080p FullHD video is ideal for content creators and a great way to test the waters of vlogging and video.