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

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

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

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...

I had a few errands to run, and my wife opted to ride along. Photo ops were unforeseen, but the Rebel T8i in a toploader case was a convenient addition to the back seat.

Canon EOS 850D: At a glance £839 body-only; £929 with 18-55mm IS lens; £1209 with 18-135mm IS USM lens 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor ISO 100-51,200 (extended) Up to 7.5 frames per second 4K video recording Fully articulated touchscreenCanon’s triple-digit DSLR series has a long and distinguished history.

Small and lightweight for a DSLR; Wealth of external controls and excellent touchscreen interface; Goodsized; 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

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. But there are few reasons to to pick this camera over mirrorless equivalents that give you more bang for your buck, while older DSLRs offer better value.

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

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...

The Apple iPhone 14 isn’t a huge upgrade on the iPhone 13, yet it still is a great phone with a top camera, good battery life and all the iOS benefits.

Clever safety features, Very good battery life, Reliable camera, Fun colours, You’ve got an ageing iPhone: If you’re on an iPhone 11 or older, then the changes here will make a notable difference.

Stuck on a 60Hz display, Minimal differences to the iPhone 13, You’ve got an iPhone 13: The changes from Apple’s previous phone aren’t enough to warrant an upgrade this year.

While it's a shame that picture and sound quality haven't been upgraded, the iPhone 13 was great in these regards and the iPhone 14 is, too Excellent display Admirable headphone performance Solid build quality No upgrades to picture or sound Familiar design Notch is still present