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Canon EOS 5D Compared to the Canon EOS Rebel T5i / 700D
| Specifications | Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS Rebel T5i / 700D |
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| Year Introduced | 2005 | 2013 |
| Megapixels | 12.8 | 18.0 |
| Total Pixels | 13.3 | 18.5 |
| Sensor Size | 35.8 x 23.9mm | 22.3 x 14.9mm |
| Pixel Dimensions | 4368 x 2912 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Pixel Size | 8.20µm | 4.30µm |
| Diffraction-Limited Aperture | f/13.2 | f/6.9 |
| Sensor Readout Speed (ms) | ||
| Sensor Stabilization | N | N |
| Lens Mount | EF (excludes EF-S lenses) | EF, EF-S, TS-E, MP-E |
| FOVCF | 1.0x | 1.6x |
| Image Processor | DIGIC II | DIGIC 5 |
| Autofocus | ||
| Type | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor | TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor |
| Points | 9-point AF (plus 6 Assist AF points) | 9 cross-type AF points (f/2.8 at center) |
| Working Range | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 20°C & ISO 100) | EV -0.5 - 18 (at 23°C & ISO100) |
| Point Selection | Automatic selection, Manual selection | Automatic selection, Manual selection |
| Microadjustment | No | No |
| Touch & Drag AF | ||
| Eye Detection AF | ||
| Focus Bracketing/Stacking | ||
| Exposure Control | ||
| Metering Modes | TTL full aperture metering with 35 zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to any AF point) (2) Partial metering (approx. 8% of viewfinder at centre) (3) Spot metering: (approx. 3.5% viewfinder at center) (4) Center weighted average metering | TTL full aperture metering with 63-zone SPC (1) Evaluative metering (linked to all AF points) (2) Partial metering at center (approx. 9% of viewfinder) (3) Spot metering (approx. 4% of viewfinder at center) (4) Center weighted average metering |
| Metering Range | EV 1 - 20 (at 20°C with 50mm f1.4 lens ISO 100) | EV 1 - 20 (at 23°C with 50mm f/1.4 lens ISO100) |
| Exposure Comp | +/-2 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). | +/-5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments (can be combined with AEB). |
| AEB | +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments | 3 shots +/- 2 EV, 1/2 or 1/3-stop increments |
| Light Flicker Mode | ||
| Intervalometer | ||
| ISO Sensitivity | 100-1600 (in 1/3-stop increments) ISO can be expanded to L: 50 or H: 3200 | Auto (100-6400), 100-12800 in 1-stop increments ISO can be expanded to H: 25600 During Movie shooting: Auto (100-6400), 100-6400 (Whole stop increments) ISO can be expanded to H: 12800 |
| Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/8000 sec. (1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) | 30 - 1/4000 sec (1/2 or 1/3 stop increments), Bulb (Total shutter speed range. Available range varies by shooting mode) |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Type | Pentaprism | Pentamirror |
| Coverage | Approx. 96% | Approx. 95% |
| Magnification | Approx. 0.71x | Approx. 0.85x |
| Eyepoint | Approx. 20mm | Approx. 19mm |
| Information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, AE lock, exposure level, partial metering circle, exposure warning Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation Image information: White balance correction, maximum burst (2 digit display), CF card information | AF information: AF points, focus confirmation light Exposure information: Shutter speed, aperture value, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level/compensation, spot metering circle, exposure warning, AEB Flash information: Flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation, red-eye reduction light Image information: Highlight tone priority (D+), monochrome shooting, maximum burst (1 digit display), White balance correction, SD card information |
| DOF Preview | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. | Yes, with Depth of Field preview button. |
| LCD | ||
| Type | 2.5" TFT, approx. 230k dots | Touch screen vari angle 3.0" (7.7cm) 3:2 Clear View II TFT, approx. 1040K dots |
| Coating | Solid Structure and Anti smudge | |
| Brightness Adj | Adjustable to one of five levels | Adjustable to one of seven levels |
| Display Options | (1) Camera settings | (1) Quick Control Screen (2) Camera settings |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in GN | N/A (ISO 100, meters) | 13 (ISO 100, meters) |
| Built-in Coverage | N/A | Up to 17mm focal length (35mm equivalent: 28mm) |
| Built-in Recycle Time | N/A | Approx. 3 seconds |
| Modes | E-TTL II Auto Flash, Metered Manual | Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter |
| X-Sync | 1/200sec | 1/200sec |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-2 EV in 1/3-stop increments | +/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3 increments |
| Hot Shoe/PC Terminal | Yes / Yes | Yes / No |
| External Flash Comp | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support. | E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support |
| Shooting | ||
| Shooting Modes | Auto, Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Custom | Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, SCN(Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Program AE, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual (Stills and Movie) |
| Picture Styles | Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) | Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome, User Defined (x3) |
| Image Processing | Long exposure noise reduction | Highlight Tone Priority Auto Lighting Optimizer (4 settings) Long exposure noise reduction High ISO speed noise reduction (4 settings) Multi Shot Noise Reduction Peripheral illumination correction Chromatic aberration correction Basic+ (Shoot by ambience selection, Shoot by lighting or scene type) Creative filters (Art Bold, Water painting, Grainy B/W, Soft focus, Toy camera, Miniature effect, Fish-eye) - during image Playback only |
| Abberration Corrections | ||
| Drive Modes | Single, Continuous, Self timer (10s) | Single, Continuous, Self timer (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10) |
| Continuous Shooting | 3fps (speed maintained for up to 60 images (JPEG)/17 images (RAW)) | Max. Approx. 5.0fps. for approx. (speed maintained for approx. 22 images (JPEG), 6 images (RAW)) |
| Shutter Lag | 75ms | 75ms |
| Viewfinder Blackout | 145ms | N/A |
| Live View | ||
| FrameRate | N/A | 60 fps |
| Focusing | N/A | Manual Focus (Magnify the image 5x or 10x at any point on screen) Autofocus: Hybrid CMOS AF (Face detection and Tracking AF, FlexiZone-Multi, FlexiZone-Single), Phase detection AF (Quick mode) |
| Metering | N/A | Real-time evaluative metering with image sensor Evaluative metering, partial metering, spot metering, center-weighted average metering. |
| Display Options | N/A | Grid overlay (x2), Histogram, Multi aspect ratios |
| File Information | ||
| Still ImageType | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.21 [Exif Print] compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW (12bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant | JPEG: Fine, Normal (Exif 2.30 compliant) / Design rule for Camera File system (2.0), RAW: RAW (14bit, Canon original RAW 2nd edition), Digital Print Order Format [DPOF] Version 1.1 compliant |
| Image Size | JPEG: (L) 4368x2912, (M) 3168x2112, (S) 2496x1664 RAW: (RAW) 4368x2912 | JPEG 3:2: (L) 5184x3456, (M) 3456x2304, (S1) 2592x1728, (S2) 1920x1280, (S3) 720x480 JPEG 4:3: (L) 4608x3456, (M) 3072x2304, (S1) 2304x1728, (S2) 1696x1280, (S3) 640x480 JPEG 16:9: (L) 5184x2912, (M) 3456x1944, (S1) 2592x1456 (S2) 1920x1080, (S3) 720x408 |
| Movie Type | N/A | MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user) |
| Movie Size | N/A | 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps) 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Movie Length | N/A | Max duration 29min 59sec, Max file size 4GB (If file size exceeds 4GB a new file will be created automatically) |
| Other Information | ||
| Wireless Features | ||
| GPS | via optional GP-E2 GPS Receiver | |
| Custom Functions | 21 Custom Functions with 57 settings | 8 Custom Functions with 24 settings |
| LCD Panel / Illumination | Yes / Yes | No / No |
| Water & Dust Resistance | ||
| Sound Memo | No | No |
| Interface | ||
| Computer Interface | USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (Mini-B) | Hi-Speed USB |
| Other Interface | Video output (PAL/ NTSC) | Video output (PAL/ NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini output (HDMI-CEC compatible), External microphone (3.5mm Stereo mini jack) |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | CompactFlash Type I / II (Microdrive compatible) | SD, SDHC or SDXC (UHS-I) card |
| Batteries & Power | ||
| Battery | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery BP-511/BP-511A or BP-512/BP-514 (BP-511A battery supplied), 1xCR2016 for date & settings | Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E8 |
| Battery Life | Approx. 800 (at 20°C) Approx. 400 (at 0°C) | Approx. 440 (at 23°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) (5) 400 (at 0°C, AE 50%, FE 50%) |
| Power Supply Battery Chargers | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E2, Compact power adapter CA-PS400, Battery charger CB-5L, Battery charger CG-570, Car Battery Cable Kit CR-560 | AC Adapter Kit ACK-E8, Battery charger LC-E8, LC-E8E |
| Physical Specs | ||
| Body Materials | Magnesium Alloy/Plastic | Stainless Steel and polycarbonate resin with glass fiber |
| Shutter Durability Rating | 100,000 | N/A |
| Operating Environment | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity | 0 – 40 °C, 85% or less humidity |
| Dimensions Inches | 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 (152 x 113 x 75) | 5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1" (133.1 x 99.8 x 78.8mm) |
| CIPA Weight | 32.0 oz (906g) | 20.5 oz (580g) |
| Accessories | ||
| Viewfinder | Eyecup Eb, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Eb, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15, Focusing Screens Ee, Angle Finder C | Eyecup Ef, E-series Dioptric Adjustment Lens with Rubber Frame Ef, Eyepiece Extender EP-EX15II, Angle Finder C |
| Wireless File Transmitter | Wireless File Transmitter WFT-E1 | Compatible with Eye-Fi cards |
| Compatible Lenses | All EF lenses (excludes EF-S lenses) | All EF, EF-S, TS-E and MP-E lenses |
| Battery Grip | BG-E4 Buy ► | BG-E8 Buy ► |
| Remote | Remote control with N3 type contact, Wireless Controller LC-5 | Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-6 |
| Other | Original Data Security Kit OSK-E4 | Hand Strap E2, GPS Receiver GP-E2 |
| Review | Canon EOS 5D | Canon EOS Rebel T5i / 700D |
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