{"id":11542,"date":"2019-03-19T12:00:24","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T12:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/?p=11542"},"modified":"2019-03-19T16:54:54","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T16:54:54","slug":"canon-t5-vs-t5i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.apogeephoto.com\/canon-t5-vs-t5i\/","title":{"rendered":"The Canon Rebel T5 vs. T5i"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"canonCanon is one of the two major DSLR manufacturers today along with Nikon. The Rebel series brings up fond memories, as these are the first DSLR cameras for photographers all over the world.<\/span><\/p>\n

DSLR stands for Digital Single Lens Reflex. DSLRs were the first iteration after film SLR cameras and remain incredibly popular today. The bulky DSLR is now iconic for \u201cprofessional\u201d even though slimmer point and shoots and mirrorless cameras often have comparable image quality.<\/span>
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The Canon Rebel T5<\/a> and the Canon Rebel T5i<\/a> cater to the entry-level niche of the DSLR market. They\u2019re meant to create excellent images while remaining affordable enough to soothe the doubts of a new photographer\u2019s wallet. They may not have fun features like dozens of autofocus points or 4K video but paired with the right lens they\u2019ll consistently produce great images.<\/span><\/p>\n

There\u2019s a dizzying amount of specifications and jargon involved when it comes to DSLR camera shopping. Assuming you\u2019re sold on an entry-level DSLR camera let\u2019s cut to the basics.<\/span><\/p>\n

What<\/b> Should I Look for When I Go DSLR Shopping?<\/b><\/h2>\n

Sensor size<\/b><\/h3>\n

Both the t5 and t5i use an APS-C sized sensor. These sensors are large enough to give good low light performance and depth of field control while still keeping the camera body and lens prices low. We generally want as large a sensor as we can afford, but at this price range, there are very few full frame sensor cameras available. The vast majority will be APS-C or smaller. <\/span><\/p>\n

But sensor size isn\u2019t everything. Micro 4\/3rds is a very competitive format, and 1\u201d cameras continue to improve. But since we\u2019re comparing these two Canon models, let\u2019s stick with APS-C sensors for now.<\/span><\/p>\n

Autofocus point coverage<\/b><\/h3>\n

Both cameras have nine autofocus points. This is a fairly low number of autofocus points, even for an entry-level DSLR. The Nikon D3400 brings 11 AF points, for example, and many entry-level mirrorless cameras go even further. <\/span><\/p>\n

The AF points are phase detection-based. Phase detection works by using mirrors to channel light into a separate autofocus system from the sensor. Combined with the space needed for the optical viewfinder as well as the imaging sensor, we can see why DSLRs rapidly gain bulk,<\/span><\/p>\n

Phase Detection uses paired sensors to detect the differences in light reaching them from the subject. The lens can then be adjusted to focus properly. It is faster in good lighting than contrast detection, which the other type of DSLR cameras make the most use of. But it\u2019s often less accurate overall.<\/span><\/p>\n

Nine autofocus points let us select targets that are fairly large, like faces and people but it may be harder to select individual features such as the eye of a subject using a much shallower depth of field. Think of more autofocus points as using a finer brush while painting. I can target much smaller areas with more autofocus points. And the autofocus tracking works much more smoothly with additional points.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Canon t5\/t5i system is designed to give users an entry-level experience of DSLR shooting. But the body is so basic that they don\u2019t expect users to buy expensive lenses and stick with the rather limited focusing options, which is a good assumption.<\/span><\/p>\n

Resolution<\/b><\/h3>\n

As entry-level DSLR cameras the Canon t5 and t5i are fairly typical in terms of their base statistics. APS-C sensors are the most common size for entry level DSLR cameras. The megapixel count is lower than the average of 24 megapixels, but still entirely acceptable. But consumers often think that \u201cmore is always better\u201d when it comes to resolution and that\u2019s not always the case. There are quite a few good reasons why you don\u2019t need to chase after more and more can even be actively damaging to your photography.<\/span><\/p>\n

I Need More Resolution If:<\/b><\/h4>\n