Canon EOS Rebel T5 vs Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel T5PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T3
      MSRP$549.99 (with 18-55 F3.5-5.6 lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels18.7 Megapixel10.3 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel10.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,40080 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution5184 x 34563648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2592 x 17283648 x 2048, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Custom
      WB Bracketing3 images at -/+ 3 steps
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Single
      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 Points1
      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 T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range35 - 105 mm
      Optical Zoom3x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 4.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD, liquid-crystal
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.50"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (tunnel)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-2.5 to +0.5
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.4 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Auto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off
      Flash Range9.20 m at ISO 1003.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 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 T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Partial
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      DxO Low Light ISO724
      DxO Color Depth21.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score63
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080640 x 480
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Dimensions130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07")86 x 55 x 22 mm (3.39 x 2.17 x 0.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz)160 g (0.35 lb / 5.64 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.7 x 5.5"6.3 x 5.5 x 2.2"
      Package Weight3.1 lb0.95 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Battery PackLP-E10NB-6L
      Battery Life500 shots260 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T5 Canon PowerShot SD1200 IS
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-upYes (2, 10, Custom, Face)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionCarbon fiber/glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate resin


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