Canon Rebel
T4i
 vs
Canon Rebel
T3i

Canon 650D / T4i

63

  
Canon Rebel T3i

60

  

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T4i

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
Light sensitivity
 High ISO
12,800 ISO
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Movie continuous focus
 Movie continuous focus
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
 
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Canon Rebel T3i

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T3i

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon T4i
Autofocus Video autofocus Phase detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Cross type focus points Significantly more cross-type focus points 9 vs 1
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The T4i's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Startup delay Less startup delay 700 ms vs 1500 ms
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 2.1x less delay when turning on
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 5 fps vs 3.7 fps
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 Around 40% faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
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 The T4i's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 269 ms vs 283 ms
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 Almost the same
Size Slightly smaller 133x99x78 mm vs 133x99x79 mm
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 Almost the same
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.1" vs 3.1"
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 Almost the same
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Advantages of the Canon T3i
Color depth Better color depth 22.1 bits vs 21.7 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.4 more bits of color
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 793 ISO vs 722 ISO
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 The T3i has a slight edge (0.1 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Overall image quality Better image quality 65.0 vs 62.0
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 Almost the same
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.5 EV vs 11.2 EV
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 0.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Lowest price Cheaper $549.00 vs $649.00
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 The best price we've seen is $100 cheaper (around 20% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon 650D / T4i Canon Rebel T4i
63 vs 60
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Canon Rebel T3i Canon Rebel T3i
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon 650D / T4i.

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
1,040k dots
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
162 lenses
Supports 24p 24p support Help
For that film look
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Viewfinder coverage Below average viewfinder coverage Help
95%
Size Large Help
T4i:133x99x78 mm
T3i:133x99x79 mm
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
440 shots
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Shutter lag Significant shutter lag Help
T4i:269 ms
T3i:283 ms
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Focus points Few focus points Help
9
Viewfinder size Below average viewfinder size Help
0.53x
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
T4i:11.2 EV
T3i:11.5 EV
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
T4i:62.0
T3i:65.0
Color depth Poor color depth Help
T4i:21.7 bits
T3i:22.1 bits
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
T4i:722 ISO
T3i:793 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T4i
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T3i
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$699 - $899 body only

$999 - $1,279 with 18-135mm lens
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T4i
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T3i
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the D3200 vs the Rebel T4i
Compare the D3200 vs the Rebel T3i
Canon 700D/T5i

Canon Rebel T5i

Entry-level DSLR

$749 - $905 body only

$899 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Rebel T5i vs the Rebel T4i
Compare the Rebel T5i vs the Rebel T3i
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$449 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T4i
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T3i
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$550 body only

$609 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is much smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T4i
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T3i
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has much better image quality
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5200 vs the Rebel T4i
Compare the D5200 vs the Rebel T3i

Canon 650D / T4i Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon 650D / T4i.

Canon Rebel T3i Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon Rebel T3i.

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discussion

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Dave (5:37 AM, June 10, 2012)
You missed the articulating screen