Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon T5i compared to super zoom competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3" vs 2.5"), has a significantly higher resolution screen (1,040k dots vs 230k dots), takes significantly higher resolution photos (17.9 MP vs 9.7 MP), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO) and has a touch screen.
However, on average it doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), much less viewfinder coverage (95% vs 100%), much smaller viewfinder (0.53x vs 1.39x) and doesn't have a built-in GPS.
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
10 months newer
$448
Significant advantages of the DSC-HX400V (vs the T5i)
- Image stabilization:
- Lens
vs None - Has a GPS
Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX400V (vs the T5i)
- Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection
- Much shorter battery life: 300 shots vs 440 shots
- Built-in lens only
common strengths of the DSC-HX400V and T5i
- Fairly small: Professional size (130×93×103 mm) vs Professional size (133×100×79 mm)
- Have external mic jacks
- Thin: 4.1" vs 3.1"
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS
4 years older
$519
Significant advantages of the SX10 IS (vs the T5i)
- Image stabilization:
- Lens
vs None
Significant disadvantages of the SX10 IS (vs the T5i)
- Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 1,040k dots
- Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS
- Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection
common strengths of the SX10 IS and T5i
- Fairly small: Prosumer size (128×88×87 mm) vs Professional size (133×100×79 mm)
- Thin: 3.4" vs 3.1"
- Light weight: 600 g vs 580 g