Canon EOS M5 vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS M5EOS Rebel XSi
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XTi
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i
      MSRP$979 (body), $1099 (w/15-45mm lens), $1479 (w/18-150mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.2 x 14.8 mm
      Total Pixels25.8 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 1,600
      Photo Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      ProcessorDIGIC 7
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004272 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3:2 (6000 x 4000, 3984 x 2656, 2976 x 1984, 2400 x 1600), 16:9 (6000 x 3368, 3984 x 2240, 2976 x 1680, 2400 x 1344), 4:3 (5328 x 4000, 3552 x 2664, 2656 x 1992, 2112 x 1600), 1:1 (4000 x 4000, 2656 x 2656, 1984 x 1984, 1600 x 1600)3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      AF Detection Range-1 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points499
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Lens MountCanon EF-MCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,620k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.54x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled focal-placeElectronically-controlled Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps3.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 7 fps at 24.2 MP      		JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6
      RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
      Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
      Flash Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto (E-TTL II)
      Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings)      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range5.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure LockManual / AutoAutomatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
      Manual: By AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      DxO Low Light ISO1262692
      DxO Color Depth23.421.9
      DxO Dynamic Range12.410.8
      DxO Overall Score7761
      Video Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Movie File FormatMP4
      Audio File FormatAAC
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mbps]
      HD: 1280 x 720 @ 50/59.94 fps [26 to 52 Mbps]
      SD: 640 x 480 @ 25/29.97 fps
      Video FormatsMP4, H.264, AAC
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Wired, wireless, or smartphone E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5)
      Environmental Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Dimensions116 x 89 x 61 mm (4.57 x 3.5 x 2.4")129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")
      Weight (inc. batteries)427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      Power and Storage Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Battery PackLP-E17
      Battery Life295 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC
      Other Canon EOS M5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs, custom, remote 2 sec or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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