| General | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Sony |
| Model | EOS Rebel T5 | Alpha 5000 |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS Rebel T3 | Sony NEX-3N |
| Successor Model | Sony Alpha 5100 | |
| MSRP | $549.99 (with 18-55 F3.5-5.6 lens) | $600 (with 16-50mm power zoom lens) |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 23.2 x 15.4 mm |
| Total Pixels | 18.7 Megapixel | 20.4 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 18.0 Megapixel | 20.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 100 - 16,000 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 100 - 12,800 |
| Photo | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | DIGIC 4 | BIONZ X |
| Max Image Resolution | 5184 x 3456 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Other Resolutions | 3456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728 | 5456 x 3064, 3872 x 2576, 3872 x 2176, 2736 x 1824, 2736 x 1536 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Fine, standard |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit | |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB | |
| Timelapse Recording | With downloadable app | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 images at -/+ 3 steps | 3-shot |
| Focus | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | Contrast-detection AF |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous Face Detection Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Automatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus |
| AF Detection Range | 0 to +18 EV | |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | 25 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 1 | 0 |
| 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 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony E |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal | TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 461k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.80x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.50x | |
| Viewfinder Eyepoint | 21 mm | |
| Diopter Adjustment | -2.5 to +0.5 |
| Shutter | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.0 fps | 3.5 fps |
| Flash | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto Manual Flash On/off | Flash off Autoflash Fill-flash Rear Sync. Slow Sync. Red-eye reduction |
| Flash Range | 9.20 m at ISO 100 | 4.00 m at ISO 100 |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | 1/160 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash System | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support (with optional accessory) | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Partial | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) |
| DXO | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 724 | 1089 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.9 | 23.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 11.3 | 13.0 |
| DxO Overall Score | 63 | 79 |
| Video | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Video Formats | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| Recording Limit | 30 min | 30 min |
| Terminals | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| Remote Control | E3 connector | via smartphone |
| Environmental | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing |
| Physical | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07") | 110 x 63 x 36 mm (4.33 x 2.48 x 1.42") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 480 g (1.06 lb / 16.93 oz) | 269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.8 x 6.7 x 5.5" | |
| Package Weight | 3.1 lb |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | LP-E10 | NP-FW50 |
| Battery Life | 500 shots | 420 shots |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Other | Canon EOS Rebel T5 | Sony Alpha 5000 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up | 2 or 10 secs, custom |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Material of Construction | Carbon fiber/glass fiber-reinforced polycarbonate resin |
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