Reasons to choose EOS Rebel T3i
Released in 2011, EOS Rebel T3i has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 570 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
vs Canon EOS Rebel T5i
VS
Sensor area
332 mm²
EOS Rebel T3i332 mm²
EOS Rebel T5i- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS Rebel T3i and EOS Rebel T5i have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS Rebel T3iMetricEOS Rebel T5i
18 MPEffective pixels18 MP
22.3 × 14.9Sensor22.3 × 14.9
4.3 µmPixel pitch4.3 µm
18.46 µm²Pixel area18.46 µm²
5.42 MP/cm²Pixel density5.42 MP/cm²
1.61Crop factor1.61
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
570 gWeight580 g
SDHC, SDXC, Secure DigitalStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Li-Ion Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS Rebel T3i and EOS Rebel T5i have the same sensor area. The EOS Rebel T3i has the lighter body. The EOS Rebel T3i and EOS Rebel T5i have the same effective resolution. The EOS Rebel T5i is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS Rebel T5i
Released in 2013, EOS Rebel T5i has about 332 mm² of sensor area, 18 MP effective resolution, and a 580 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.