Canon EOS Rebel T5 Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Canon EOS Rebel T5 is also often compared to pro DSLRs and super zooms. The Canon EOS Rebel T5's top rivals come from Canon (such as the Rebel T3i and the Rebel T5i) and Nikon (such as the D5300 and the D3100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel T5 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3" vs 2.5"), takes significantly higher resolution photos (18 MP vs 8 MP), slightly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD) and has a much longer battery life (500 shots vs 300 shots).

However, on average it doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), doesn't have a screen which flips out, much less viewfinder coverage (95% vs 100%) and lacks and external mic jack.

Canon PowerShot SX530 HS

10 months newer

$249 - $255

Significant advantages of the SX530 HS (vs the Rebel T5)

• Image stabilization:
  1. Lens
  vs None

Significant disadvantages of the SX530 HS (vs the Rebel T5)

• Much shorter battery life: 210 shots vs 500 shots
• Built-in lens only
• Significantly lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 18 MP

common strengths of the SX530 HS and Rebel T5

• Fairly small: Prosumer size (120×82×92 mm) vs Professional size (130×100×78 mm)
• Both use faster phase detection autofocus which is uncommon: Phase detection vs Phase detection
• Light weight: 442 g vs 480 g

Compare the PowerShot SX530 HS vs the EOS Rebel T5

Sony CyberShot DSC-H400

similar age

$244

Significant advantages of the DSC-H400 (vs the Rebel T5)

• Image stabilization:
  1. Lens
  vs None
• Has an external mic jack

Significant disadvantages of the DSC-H400 (vs the Rebel T5)

• Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS
• Much shorter battery life: 300 shots vs 500 shots
• Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection

common strengths of the DSC-H400 and Rebel T5

• Light weight: 628 g vs 480 g
• Very inexpensive: $243.51 vs $337.37

Compare the Sony CyberShot DSC-H400 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T5

Canon PowerShot S5 IS

6 years older

$281

Significant advantages of the S5 IS (vs the Rebel T5)

• Image stabilization:
  1. Lens
  vs None
• Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the S5 IS (vs the Rebel T5)

• Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3"
• Much shorter battery life: 170 shots vs 500 shots
• Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS

common strengths of the S5 IS and Rebel T5

• Fairly small: Prosumer size (117×80×78 mm) vs Professional size (130×100×78 mm)
• Thin: 3.1" vs 3.1"
• Light weight: 550 g vs 480 g

Compare the PowerShot S5 IS vs the EOS Rebel T5

Nikon Coolpix L320

1 year older

$353

Significant advantages of the L320 (vs the Rebel T5)

• None found

Significant disadvantages of the L320 (vs the Rebel T5)

• Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS
• Much shorter battery life: 310 shots vs 500 shots
• Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection

common strengths of the L320 and Rebel T5

• Fairly small: Prosumer size (111×76×83 mm) vs Professional size (130×100×78 mm)
• Light weight: 430 g vs 480 g
• Thin: 3.3" vs 3.1"

Compare the Nikon Coolpix L320 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T5

Nikon Coolpix P530

similar age

$344

Significant advantages of the P530 (vs the Rebel T5)

• Image stabilization:
  1. Lens
  vs None
• Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 460k dots

Significant disadvantages of the P530 (vs the Rebel T5)

• Much shorter battery life: 240 shots vs 500 shots
• Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection
• Built-in lens only

common strengths of the P530 and Rebel T5

• Fairly small: Professional size (123×84×98 mm) vs Professional size (130×100×78 mm)
• Light weight: 494 g vs 480 g
• Thin: 3.9" vs 3.1"

Compare the Nikon Coolpix P530 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T5

Nikon Coolpix B500

2 years newer

$242 - $257

Significant advantages of the Coolpix B500 (vs the Rebel T5)

• Image stabilization:
  1. Lens
  vs None
• Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 460k dots
• Has a flip-out screen

Significant disadvantages of the Coolpix B500 (vs the Rebel T5)

• Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection
• Built-in lens only
• Significantly lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 18 MP

common strengths of the Coolpix B500 and Rebel T5

• Fairly small: Prosumer size (114×78×95 mm) vs Professional size (130×100×78 mm)
• Very long battery life: 600 shots vs 500 shots
• Light weight: 541 g vs 480 g

Compare the Nikon Coolpix B500 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T5