Canon EOS Rebel T5i

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    Highlights

    • 18.0 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
    • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
    • 3.0" 1,040k dot Fully Articulated Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 5.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i was announced in 2013 and is an APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm) DSLR camera with 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 12,800. The camera has a Fully Articulated 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder.

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon EOS Rebel T series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon EOS Rebel T series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T8i
    Compare
    		February
    2020    		 24.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T7
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    		February
    2018    		 24.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T7i
    Compare
    		February
    2017    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 25,600 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T6
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    		March
    2016    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T6i
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    		February
    2015    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T6s
    Compare
    		February
    2015    		 24.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T5
    Compare
    		February
    2014    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T5i June
    2013    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T4i
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    		August
    2012    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 12,800 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T3
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    		April
    2011    		 12.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.7"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T3i
    Compare
    		March
    2011    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Articulated 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T2i
    Compare
    		April
    2010    		 18.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel T1i
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    		June
    2009    		 15.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon EOS Rebel T8i vs EOS Rebel T7 vs EOS Rebel T7i vs EOS Rebel T6 vs EOS Rebel T6i vs EOS Rebel T6s.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS Rebel T5i.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   -0.5 EV Min AF Detection
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 61
    •   Weight - 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Canon EOS Rebel T5i to its predecessor EOS Rebel T4i and displaying the major changes.

    DOWNGRADES Canon EOS Rebel T5i vs Canon EOS Rebel T4i
    More Expensive $899.99/£849 with 18-55mm STM vs $849.99/€899 body only, $949.99/€999 with 18-55mm IS II, $1199/€1,249 with 18-135mm IS STM
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Lower DxO Low Light ISO 681 vs 722
    Lower DxO Overall Score 61 vs 62
    Heavier 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz) vs 575 g (1.27 lb / 20.28 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS Rebel T5i vs EOS Rebel T4i.

    Successor

    In 2015 Canon EOS Rebel T5i was replaced by Canon EOS Rebel T6i. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon EOS Rebel T5i and its successor.

    UPGRADES Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Canon EOS Rebel T5i
    Cheaper $749/£599/€799 (body only), $899/£689/€899 (with 18-55 STM lens), $1099 (with 18-135 STM lens) vs $899.99/£849 with 18-55mm STM
    Higher Sensor Resolution 24.2 Megapixel vs 18.0 Megapixel
    More Powerful Processor DIGIC 6 vs DIGIC 5
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 5184 x 3456
    More Focus Points 19 vs 9
    More Cross-type Focus Points 19 vs 9
    Center Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 919 vs 681
    Higher DxO Color Depth 22.7 vs 21.7
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 12.0 vs 11.2
    Higher DxO Overall Score 71 vs 61
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs Eye-Fi Connection possible
    Lighter 555 g (1.22 lb / 19.58 oz) vs 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Canon EOS Rebel T6i vs Canon EOS Rebel T5i
    Lower Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.51x vs 0.53x

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS Rebel T5i vs EOS Rebel T6i.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fully Articulated Touchscreen

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i has a 3.0" Fully Articulated touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution. Fully articulated screen makes this camera selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting.

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    Canon EOS Rebel T5i with Fully Articulated screen


    Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.85x (0.53x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i features a 18.0 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS Rebel T5i's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with DIGIC 5 processor and can take pictures up to 5184 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 5184 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 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.6x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS Rebel T5i.

    Canon Rebel T6
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon Rebel T3
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    APS-C

    12.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T3i
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon Rebel T6i
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T7i
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T7
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon Rebel T5
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon Rebel T2i
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon Rebel T8i
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Canon Rebel T1i
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    APS-C

    15.1 MP

    Canon Rebel T4i
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Canon Rebel T6s
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i comes with LP-E8 battery pack with battery life of 440 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 5.0 fps.


    Focusing

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 9 (9 cross-type) focusing points and from -0.5 to +18 EV detection range. Touch-to-Focus allows users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording. There is also face detection feature which automatically finds and focuses on faces.


    Flash

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i has a built-in flash with maximum range of 13.00 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i has dimensions of 133 x 100 x 79 mm (5.24 x 3.94 x 3.11"). It weighs 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    133 mm (5.24")

    100 mm (3.94")

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    79 mm (3.11")

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    Canon EOS Rebel T5i dimensions

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS Rebel T5i is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    74

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i gets a score of 74 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    64

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i gets a score of 64 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    83

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i gets a score of 83 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   9 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots

    Canon EOS Rebel T5i Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon EOS Rebel T5i and give score of 68 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    68

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T5i a score of 69 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 18.0 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 61

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T5i a score of 62 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 5.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

    Video

    BAD
    16

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T5i a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    EXCELLENT
    85

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T5i a score of 85 for Focusing parameters.

    •   -0.5 EV Min AF Detection
    •   9 Focus Points
    •   9 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Touch-to-Focus
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    EXCELLENT
    88

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T5i a score of 88 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fully Articulated Screen
    •   Touch Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,040k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    78

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T5i a score of 78 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    40

    We give Canon EOS Rebel T5i a score of 40 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 440 shots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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