Canon EOS Rebel T5i vs Canon EOS Rebel T2i

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel T5iEOS Rebel T2i
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T4i Canon EOS Rebel T1i
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T6i Canon EOS Rebel T3i
      MSRP$899.99/£849 with 18-55mm STM
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.3 x 14.9 mm
      Total Pixels18.5 Megapixel18.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels18.0 Megapixel18.0 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      ProcessorDIGIC 5DIGIC 4
      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 4803456 x 2304, 2592 x 1728
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGBsRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      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, 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 Points9
      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, Precision Matte
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClear View II TFT LCDTFT color liquid-crystal 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 T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.85x0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x0.54x
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.7 fps
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Manual flash
      Integrated Speedlite Transmitter      		Auto
      Manual Flash On/off
      Flash Range13.00 m13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      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 T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAuto: 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)
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      DxO Low Light ISO681807
      DxO Color Depth21.722.0
      DxO Dynamic Range11.211.6
      DxO Overall Score6166
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Video FormatsH.264, Motion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control RC-6 connector E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-1/RC-5/RC-6
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Dimensions133 x 100 x 79 mm (5.24 x 3.94 x 3.11")129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")
      Weight (inc. batteries)580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.8 x 6.6 x 5.8"8.8 x 6.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight3.45 lb3.2 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Battery PackLP-E8LP-E8
      Battery Life440 shots470 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T5i Canon EOS Rebel T2i
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionStainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiberStainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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