Canon has just announced the latest member of its popular Digital Rebel line, the Rebel T5i, also known as the 700D in some markets. The latest Rebel, announced along with a new lens, the EF-S 18-55 IS STM, is being billed as the most-capable video dSLR in its price range. Well, with a new camera on the horizon, a question arises: how much better is the T5i than the T4i?
Well, let's look.
Body:
T5i: plastic
T4i: plastic
All square here
Sensor:
T5i: 18Mp
T4i: 18Mp
Tied again
Processor:
T5i: Digic 5
T4i: Digic 5
Same innards
ISO:
T5i:100-25,600
T4i: 100-25,600
Tied yet again
Aspect ratios:
T5i: 4
T4i: 4
All square
AF Points:
T5i: 9
T4i: 9
All's the same
Viewfinder coverage:
T5i: 95%
T4i: 95%
Seeing triple
Shutter speed:
T5i: 30-1/4000th second
T4i: 30-1/4000th second
Tied again
LCD:
T5i: 3-inch 1,040k dot, fixed
T4i: 3-inch 1,040k dot, fixed
Yet another tie
Continuous drive:
T5i: 5fps
T4i: 5fps
Seeing a pattern yet?
Exposure Compensation:
T5i: +/- 5 stops
T4i: +/- 5 stops
All tied here
WB settings:
T5i: 6
T4i: 6
All the same
Video:
T5i: 1080p at 30fps
T4i: 1080p at 30 fps
Seeing triple here
Wireless Connectivity
T5i: eye-fi
T4i: eye-fi
All's equal
Storage:
T5i: single SD
T4i: single SD
Tied up again
Obviously, the T5i does not offer any on-paper improvements over the T4i. The single question here is whether Canon managed to boost the performance in video mode, especially concerning the AF, which was hyped-up only to fall flat with the T4i. In the original press release, Canon puts a lot of emphasis on video capability.
Want the new Canon gear yet?
According to Canon, the Rebel T5i will hit stores April for $749.99 for the body, $899.99 bundled with an EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens kit, and $1,099.00 with the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens kit. The new EF-S 18-55mm IS STM lens will also sell as a stand-alone, hitting stores in April for $249.99. Looking to buy a in the Cleveland area? Well, there's Cleveland-based Dodd Camera, with its downtown superstore. In addition, there are many smaller Cleveland metro area chain stores in the Cuyahoga County area, too. Dodd is an authorized Canon dealer.
For more info:
Press release
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