Lab results

Andrew Sydenham’s lab tests reveal just how the camera performs

Overall, the 800D produced a solid set of lab test results. Resolution was the clear standout, with the sensor returning an excellent set of images despite Canon’s decision to retain an optical low-pass filter. While JPEGs returned decent enough results, we found that using Adobe Camera Raw to sharpen raw images ourselves yielded better results. Dynamic range has been improved from the two-year- old 750D/760D models, too, with the 800D returning slightly higher figures than its predecessors across the camera’s sensitivity range.