Canon EOS Rebel T3i vs Canon EOS Rebel T5i

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel T3iEOS Rebel T5i
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T4i
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T4i Canon EOS Rebel T6i
      MSRP$899.99/£849 with 18-55mm STM
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel18.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      ProcessorDIGIC 4DIGIC 5
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34565184 x 3456
      Other Resolutions5184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 4805184 x 2912, 4608 x 3456,3456 x 3456, 3456 x 2304, 3456 x 1944, 3072 x 2304, 2592 x 1728, 2592 x 1456, 2304 x 1728, 2304 x 2304, 1920 x 1280, 1920 x 1080, 1728 x 1728, 1696 x 1280, 1280 x 1280, 720 x 480, 720 x 400, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual 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 ServoContinuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-0.5 to +18 EV-0.5 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points19
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystalClear View II TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.85x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.53x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint19 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.7 fps5.0 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Auto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter
      Flash Range13.00 m13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-2 to +2 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash supportE-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesModes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAuto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV
      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)
      Exposure LockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
      Manual: By AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      DxO Low Light ISO793681
      DxO Color Depth22.121.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.511.2
      DxO Overall Score6561
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Internal Recording ModesYes, NTSC/PAL
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264, Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (The EOS Rebel T3i has a remote control terminal for Remote Switch RS-60E3, Compatible with Remote Controller RC-6, RC-1 and RC-5) RC-6 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Environmental Sealing
      Storage Temperature32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
      Humidity: 0 - 85%
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Dimensions133 x 100 x 80 mm (5.24 x 3.94 x 3.15")133 x 100 x 79 mm (5.24 x 3.94 x 3.11")
      Weight (inc. batteries)570 g (1.26 lb / 20.11 oz)580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.5"8.8 x 6.6 x 5.8"
      Package Weight3.5 lb3.45 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Battery PackLP-E8LP-E8
      Battery Life440 shots440 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T3i Canon EOS Rebel T5i
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with conductive fiberStainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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