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

The Canon EOS Rebel T8i is well-built with comfortable ergonomics and provides solid image quality for users that prefer an optical viewfinder. Unfortunately, its video capabilities aren't that impressive, and the viewfinder autofocus system is a little basic compared to what you get on mirrorless...

Amateur photographers looking for a solid camera to learn and grow with, users looking for a fairly compact camera with an optical viewfinder.

Photographers that want the best autofocus and exposure performance through the viewfinder, users that are looking for good 4K video and those looking for even more compact options.

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...

Andy Westlake discovers if the Canon EOS 850D / Rebel T8i has what it takes to succeed in a world now dominated by mirrorless cameras. 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...

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

The Apple iPhone 14 is no match for the just-released iPhone 14 Pro, but if you ignore that, it’s one of the most effective phones around.

Great cameras, front and back, Fast performance, Good battery life, Innovative safety features

Design too familiar, Some average features

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue