Packed with sophisticated features like higher-end models and yet easy to use, the EOS 850D is a reasonably-priced DSLR that delivers the quality you need. Perfect for those serious on picking up photography, this is the simple and affordable choice as your stepping stone towards mastery in photography.

The EOS 850D / Rebel T8i finds itself in the middle of a shift away from mechanically more complex film-era SLR architecture towards smaller, simpler mirrorless form-factor, and electronic rather than optical viewfinders.

The Canon EOS 850D / T8i is certainly one of the best Canon DSLRs even now. It does, however, use some older sensor and AF technologies that were perhaps adequate when this camera was launched but look dated now. These particularly affect its video capabilities, and hence its appeal to modern hybrid content creators. It can shoot 4K video, but with serious limitations.