Canon EOS R5 vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS R5EOS Rebel XSi
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XTi
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i
      MSRP$3899 (body only), $4999 (w/24-105mm F4 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm22.2 x 14.8 mm
      Total Pixels47.1 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.0 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 102,400
      Photo Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      ProcessorDIGIC X
      Max Image Resolution8192 x 54644272 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White Balance2000 to 10,000K
      Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      Focus Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF IIDual 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
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-6 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points59409
      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 R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Lens MountCanon RFCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1x1.6x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation8 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.76x0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.76x0.54x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal PlaneElectronically-controlled Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)12.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)20.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting20.0 fps3.5 fps
      Anti-dust Shutter
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 12 fps at 45 MP for up to 180 Frames (Raw) / 350 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 45 MP for up to 83 Frames (Raw) / 170 Frames (JPEG)
      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 R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesE-TTL II Auto Flash
      Metered Manual
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlite, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±6 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAutomatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
      Manual: By AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      DxO Low Light ISO3042692
      DxO Color Depth25.321.9
      DxO Dynamic Range14.610.8
      DxO Overall Score9561
      Video Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Movie File FormatCRM, MP4
      Audio File FormatLPCM, AAC
      Internal Recording ModesRaw 12-Bit
      8K DCI: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [2600 Mbps]


      H.265 4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 8K: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [680 to 1300 Mbps]
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [680 to 1300 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/59.94/100/119.88 fps [170 to 1880 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [170 to 1880 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [28 to 230 Mbps]

      H.264 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 8K: 8192 x 4320 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97 fps [470 to 1300 Mbps]
      8K UHD: 7680 x 4320 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [470 to 1300 Mbps]
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [120 to 1880 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/119.88 fps [120 to 1880 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [12 to 180 Mbps]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264, H.265
      Max Video Resolution8192 x 4320
      10-bit 4:2:2 Color
      External Recording Modes8K or cropped 5K ProRes RAW

      4:2:2 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      UHD 4K: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveCanon Log, Canon Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 59.94 fps or less
      7 min, 30 sec - 119.9/100 fps
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Power I/O1 x USB-C (5VDC at 1.5 A) Input
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 2) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Canon N3 Control Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 2x1 (10 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Mobile App Compatible *As of November, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5)
      Environmental Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Dimensions138 x 98 x 88 mm (5.43 x 3.84 x 3.46")129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")
      Weight (inc. batteries)738 g (1.63 lb / 26.03 oz)524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)11 x 9.4 x 6.1"
      Package Weight3.045 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Battery PackLP-E6NH
      Battery Life320 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: CFexpress Type B
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC
      Other Canon EOS R5 Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy body and Chassis with some components consisting of polycarbonate with glass fibre


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