Canon EOS Rebel T3 vs Canon EOS Rebel T5

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel T3EOS Rebel T5
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XS Canon EOS Rebel T3
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T5
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55 F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.2 x 14.8 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels12.6 Megapixel18.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      ProcessorDIGIC 4DIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28485184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504, 1920 x 1280, 720 x 4803456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 images at -/+ 3 steps3 images at -/+ 3 steps
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range0 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points11
      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 Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystalTFT color LCD, liquid-crystal
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.7"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.50x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Auto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Flash Range9.20 m9.20 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 (with optional accessory)
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      DxO Low Light ISO755724
      DxO Color Depth21.921.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.011.3
      DxO Overall Score6263
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector E3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Dimensions130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07")130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.7 x 5.5"
      Package Weight3.1 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Battery PackLP-E10LP-E10
      Battery Life700 shots500 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T3 Canon EOS Rebel T5
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionCarbon fiber/glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate resin


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