Canon EOS Rebel T5i (700D)
Announced March 21, 2013
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Reviewer Consensus
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The Canon EOS Rebel T5i is a capable, user-friendly DSLR that produces high-quality images and video, yet it offers only minor, incremental updates over its predecessor. While it serves as a solid entry-level tool for beginners, it provides little justification for an upgrade for existing owners.
Weighted from 33 reviewer scores
Pros
- Intuitive and responsive articulating touchscreen
- Excellent image and video quality
- Well-designed, ergonomic body and layout
- Fast burst shooting performance
- Quiet and effective autofocus with STM lenses
Cons
- Sluggish Live View and video autofocus
- Minimal improvements over previous models
- Small viewfinder with limited coverage
- Lack of modern connectivity features like Wi-Fi
- Limited buffer capacity for continuous shooting
- Launch price $749.99 (USD)
- Sensor 18MP APS-C CMOS
What the Reviewers Say
All 33 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 76/100
The Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i is an upgrade to the 650D almost in name only, but still combines very good image quality with a comprehensive, well-designed touchscreen interface.
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Ignore the naysayers: There’s a lot to like about the Canon T5i, and if you’re in the market for an affordable SLR, it’s definitely worthy of a place on your shortlist.
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The EOS T5i / 700D is basically a T4i / 650D with some very minor tweaks, arguably produced to make this end of Canon's range look a bit fresher against the competition, but ultimately an unnecessary move in my view.
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Canon’s latest flagship Rebel remains as a great choice for an entry-level DSLR.
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There is absolutely nothing that justifies this camera over the T3i/650D for filmmakers.
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The T4i is a great camera and the T5i has that same greatness built in.
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If you are in the market for an entry-level DSLR that has a little more extra features, then you may want to give the Canon Rebel T5i a look.
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The Canon EOS 700D is a great Digital SLR that delivers excellent image quality along with high quality video.
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The Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i seems to have been released just to accompany the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM kit lens.
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The Canon EOS Rebel T5i is essentially the same camera as its predecessor, and it's still a solid performer.
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The Canon EOS 700D is a very capable and versatile camera that produces high quality images. It has a comprehensive feature set and affords all the control expected by enthusiast photographers while providing automatic hand-holding options for less experienced users.
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It’s a very polished and refined camera that, while it may not excel in every area, will deliver the good across a range of shooting conditions.
- Digital Trends 8/10
Recommending the T5i for still photography is a no-brainer. It’s easy to use, takes quality images and has enough technical headroom so you can spread your creative wings if you care to.
- CNET 7.8/10
The T5i is a fine camera and I really like the touch screen for video, but the old AF system and terrible AF-point visibility in the viewfinder make shooting action stills awkward.
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Adjustable swing-out display has touchscreen for easily navigating shooting options, even in sunlight. But the Live View focus, flash cycling, and general navigation feel sluggish by comparison.
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All in all, there are no real complaints about the Canon Rebel T5i. If you don’t own a DSLR and are looking to buy into a system, it is certainly worth a look because it is a heckuva camera.
- Photo Review 8.6/10
Like its predecessor, the EOS 700D will suit buyers who want a high-resolution DSLR camera that can record both still pictures and Full HD video clips.
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With the Canon EOS 700D you know what you're getting. The imaging is great from a camera that's a pleasure to use and approachable for those beginners who want it to do everything for them, through to those looking to use the manual controls it has on offer.
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This is a consumer-orientated camera that delivers sublime quality with no significant drawbacks.
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The limited new features of the 700D mean that as an upgrade it’s almost pointless.
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I would say if you have a 550D or earlier and looking for an upgrade, the EOS700D is a great option.
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Quality: top level, sharp, well saturated. Notice the shot above of the mangrove trees and backlit yachts: cropped to one seventh of original image!
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It’s a worthy consideration for someone who wants to move a step higher than the EOS 1100D or EOS 550D and already has Canon lenses and accessories.
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The Canon EOS Ti5/700D stands its ground in the consumer-level space, but we’re a bit bummed that Canon was not able to improve upon the T4i/650D design in a significant way.
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It comes with features that rival the big boys, still a bit sloppy but nevertheless a serious competitor with more serious out there.
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Canon has put out another great camera in the T_i series. They went back and fixed mistakes that were made in the T4i, making it an even better camera.
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With the Canon EOS 700D, and the amount of in-built setting options, it’s like a bridge between the high-end DSLR world and the pocket digital camera landscape. And it works magnificently well.
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In all the years I've been doing photography, this is probably one of the best, if not the best, consumer DSLR I have ever used.
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Our overall thoughts about the Canon EOS Rebel T5i (700D): the Canon EOS Rebel T5i (700D) is probably one of the most complete entry-level DSLRs on the market.
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So all in all, it's the best entry-level DSLR for Canon till now with a host of features, and Canon of course experiment with all the new features on the entry-level DSLR and then if they become popular then they incorporate those with the high-end devices like the 5D series.
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[T]he Canon Rebel T5i (Canon EOS 700D) is a fantastic camera for food photography (and just about all other types of photography and videography).
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I say get the camera, it's really cool.
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So really love the camera, I think it's a great camera especially for beginner and novice, especially the price point that it's at, and I love the Canon cameras.
