Select the option in which the items below are correctly sorted.

The correct option is B Long cans: 4; Short cans: 8
In the given image, we can see 2 different types of cans which can be sorted based on their size, color, and weight.

Let us verify the options.

If Option A is chosen, there should be 4 long cans and 8 short cans. There are 4 long cans and 8 short cans.
Therefore, this option is correct.

If Option B is chosen, there should be 4 red cans and 7 blue cans, but there are 4 red cans and 8 blue cans.
Therefore, this option is incorrect.

If Option C is chosen, there should be 8 heavy cans and 4 light cans, but there are 4 heavy cans and 8 light cans.
Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Long cans	Short cans

Thus, we conclude that the cans are sorted based on their size.

Hence, Option A is correct.