Canon T5i vs T4i vs D5200 and more
Entry to mid level DSLRs Compared
Update 3-25-13: I have now been using the D5200 and the T4i side by side for over two months - I have been a Canon shooter for many years and I will probably stay a Canon shooter for many years but the more I use the Nikon D5200 the more I see it as superior to Canon's current(T4i) AND upcoming cameras(T5i). I still see value in the T4i with 18-135 STM as a very nice family friendly machine that does both photo and video in a friendly and approachable way but the D5200, fairly consistently, gives better results. When the light levels drop- the results are noticeably better AND you get more features like intervalometer & Wifi control through dongle. You do have to put up with a few quirks of the D5200 and it generally feels a bit slower in the hand BUT if image quality is your ultimate goal the D5200 is a better camera.
This table compares the Canon T5i(700d) with last years T4i (650D) and several competitors.I am here to help - Feel free to give me a shout, there are no stupid questions about camerasRound up of all T5i information (coming soon)Honestly the chart below is only so helpful - I have other more helpful post outlining the differences in plain speak.
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Note - T5i specs are based on rumors from Canonwatch, Canonrumors & DCI- Specs will be updated when cameras are announced March 22
Canon T5i vs Canon T4i vs Canon T3i vs Nikon D5200 vs Nikon D3200
 T5i (700D) |
 T4i (650D) |
 Canon T3i(600D) |
 Nikon D5200 |
 Nikon D3200 |
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| Quick Thoughts | Minor upgrade over T4i -User friendly, responsive camera with touchscreen control and silent AF during video when paired with 18-135 STM. Now sold with 18-55 STM too and wider AF area for video focus. | User friendly, responsive camera with touchscreen control and silent AF during video when paired with 18-135 STM. | Serious entry level camera w/ articulated LCD and even more room to grow | Feature packed camera with excellent sensor (video comparison with t4i) | Serious MP count in this DSLR w/ solid video options including AF while filming equal a stellar option, excellent sensor. |
| MP | 18 | 18 | 18 | 24 | 24 |
| ISO range | 100-25,600 | 100-12,800 expandable to 25,600 | Auto - 6400 (12800) | Auto - 6400 expandable to 25600 | Auto - 6400 Expandable to 12800 |
| Number of Focus points | 9 focus points, all are cross type | 9 focus points, all are cross type | 9 focus points, center cross type | 39 focus points, center 9 are cross type | 11 focus points, center is cross type |
| Continuous Drive (fps) | 5 | 5 | 3.7 | 5 | 4 |
| Max Burst | |||||
| LCD Screen | Articulating 3" 1,040,000 dots Touchscreen | Articulating 3" 1,040,000 dots Touchscreen | Articulating 3" 921,00 dots | Articulating3" 921,000 dots | Fixed 3" 921,00 dots |
| Viewfinder | Pentamirror 95% coverage | Pentamirror 95% coverage | Pentamirror 95% coverage | Pentamirror 95% coverage | Pentamirror 95% coverage |
| Full Time AF while Filming? | YES | YES | NO | YES | YES |
| Movie Mode | 1080p 30/25/24 fps720 60/50 fps640 60/50 fps | 1080p 30/25/24 fps720 60/50 fps640 60/50 fps | 1080p 24fps720 30/25/24640 x 424 24 | 1080i 60/50fps, 1080p 30,25,24fps 720 60/50fps 424 30/25fps | 1080p 30,25,24fps 720p 60,50fps, 424p 30, 24 |
| Max Recording Limit | 30 mins | 30 mins (see recording limits for more info) | 30 mins (see recording limits for more info) | 20 Mins | 20 Minutes |
| Microphone | Stereo | Stereo | Mono | Stereo | Mono |
| Ext Mic Jack | YES | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| IS | In Lens | In Lens | In Lens | In Lens | In Lens |
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Canon EF/EF-S mount | Nikon F Mount | Nikon F Mount |
| Battery Life | 470 shots | 440 shots | 500 shots | 540 shots | |
| Weight | 580g | 530g | 570g | 506g | 505g |
| COST (body only) | $649 | $518 |
~ | $499 | |
| Cost (Kit lens) | $799 (1199 w/ STM lens) | $578 |
$896 | $699 |