Canon Rebel T5 vs T3i/600D

The Canon EOS Rebel T3i was announced in 2011, while the Rebel T5 came out in early 2014. Based on specifications only, it would be almost impossible to figure out which one is the newer model, as the Rebel T5 and T3i seem almost identical. We’ve had quite a few requests to compare the T5 to the T3i, as the latter is still an extremely popular model. Also make sure to check out the comparison with the T5i!

	Canon EOS Rebel T5	Canon EOS Rebel T3i
Megapixels	18.0	18.0
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Size	22.3 x 14.9mm	22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor Type	APS-C	APS-C
Image Resolution	5184 x 3456	5184 x 3456
ISO Range	100 - 12,800	100 - 12,800
Processor	Digic 4	Digic 4
AF Points	9	9
Burst Mode	3fps	3.7fps
LCD Size	3.0" Fixed LCD	3.0" Articulating LCD
Touch Screen	No	No
LCD Resolution	460,000 dots	1,040,000 dots
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8x	0.85x
Viewfinder Type	Pentamirror	Pentamirror
Shutter Speed Range	1/4000 to 30 sec.	1/4000 to 30 sec.
Exposure Compensation	±5 EV	±5 EV
Storage Type	SD/SDHC/SDXC	SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video Resolution	1,920 x 1,080 (30fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (25fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (24fps) 1,280 x 720 (60fps) 1,280 x 720 (50ps)	1,920 x 1,080 (30fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (25fps) 1,920 x 1,080 (24fps) 1,280 x 720 (60fps) 1,280 x 720 (50ps)
Weight (inc. batteries)	480g (0.94lbs)	570g (1.26lbs)
Battery Life	500 Shots (CIPA)	440 Shots (CIPA)
Dimensions	130 x 100 x 78 mm	133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7 mm
Price	Amazon	Not available
Release Date	2014	2011

Advantages of the Canon Rebel T5:

• 100g lighter body
• 60 shots longer battery life

3 years, 2 minor differences. The T5 does indeed sit at a slightly lower position, but that’s still no reason for this little innovation.

• You can buy the Canon Rebel T5 at Amazon

Advantages of the Canon Rebel T3i:

• Slightly faster burst mode (3.7 vs 3fps)
• Articulating LCD screen
• Higher LCD resolution
• More affordable

The Rebel T3i costs less than $500 at Amazon, which is almost $100 less than the T5. Seeing as they’re almost the same thing, I recommend you to stick to the older model.