• Medium format 2,169.5mm2
  • 101.1 megapixels
  • ISO 50 - 12,800
  • APS-C 332.3mm2
  • 24.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 25,600

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Differences

Phase One XF 100MP advantages over Canon T8i

  • Larger sensor
    Medium format vs APS-C
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 4.63 vs 3.72 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Pentaprism viewfinder
    Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
    Much better viewfinder picture fidelity
  • More pixels
    101.1 vs 24.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Lacks anti-aliasing filter
    No Filter vs Filter
    Enjoy sharper photos
  • Longer exposure
    3600 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Canon T8i advantages over Phase One XF 100MP

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs none
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs No
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    76 mm vs 160 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/200 vs 1/125 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    515g vs 2196g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Has anti-aliasing filter
    Filter vs No Filter
    Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Leica S2

Phase One XF 100MP
Leica S2
  • $48990
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $22995
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Phase One XF 100MP vs Leica S2

Canon T8i
Leica S2
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $22995
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Leica S2

Compared to Leica S (Typ 006)

Phase One XF 100MP
Leica S (Typ 006)
  • $48990
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Phase One XF 100MP vs Leica S (Typ 006)

Canon T8i
Leica S (Typ 006)
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $10535
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Leica S (Typ 006)

Compared to Pentax 645Z

Phase One XF 100MP
Pentax 645Z
  • $48990
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen
  • $4845
  • Medium format
  • Tiltable Screen
  • Fast startup

Compare Phase One XF 100MP vs Pentax 645Z

Canon T8i
Pentax 645Z
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $4845
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Pentax 645Z

Compared to Leica S (Typ 007)

Phase One XF 100MP
Leica S (Typ 007)
  • $48990
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Touchscreen
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Phase One XF 100MP vs Leica S (Typ 007)

Canon T8i
Leica S (Typ 007)
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Lens selection
  • $19995
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Leica S (Typ 007)

Compared to Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Phase One XF 100MP
Leica S-E (Typ 006)
  • $48990
  • Medium format
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Phase One XF 100MP vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

Canon T8i
Leica S-E (Typ 006)
  • $749
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Focus peaking
  • $16900
  • Medium format
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Canon T8i vs Leica S-E (Typ 006)

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