Japan’s CP+ show has seen a number of new cameras launched this week, and today was Canon’s turn. It has launched a solid upgrade to its now retired Rebel T3 with the new Canon EOS Rebel T5 – a 3 fps shooter with 9 AF points. At 7 ounces, and $550 retail price, it should be popular when it ships in March. Canon has also fixed the issues that plagued its original super-compact with the new Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II – featuring a sleeker design and faster AF. You can order either camera now from B&H using the links in this article. However for $800, I’d rather get the new Sony Alpha a6000 (NEX-6 replacement) with kit lens (which we’ll be reviewing later this spring when it is available. Canon specs below the break…

Canon EOS Rebel T5 

Imaging

Lens Mount
Canon EF

Camera Format
APS-C (1.6x Crop Factor)

Pixels
Actual: 18.7 Megapixel
Effective: 18.0 Megapixel

Max Resolution
17.9MP: 5184 x 3456

Aspect Ratio
3:2

Sensor Type / Size
CMOS, 22.3 x 14.9 mm

File Formats
Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: H.264, MOV
Audio: Linear PCM

Dust Reduction System
Yes

Memory Card Type
SD
SDHC
SDXC

Focus Control

Focus Type
Auto & Manual

Focus Mode
Automatic (A), Continuous-servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M) , Single-servo AF (S)

Autofocus Points
9, 1 cross-type

Viewfinder/Display

Viewfinder Type
Pentamirror

Viewfinder Eye Point
21.00 mm

Viewfinder Coverage
95%

Viewfinder Magnification
Approx. 0.8x

Diopter Adjustment
- 2.5 to +0.5 m

Display Screen
3" Rear Screen  Live Preview LCD (460,000)

Screen Coverage
100%

Diagonal Angle of View
170.0°

Exposure Control

ISO Sensitivity
100-6400 (Extended Mode: 100-12800)

Shutter
Type: Electronic & Mechanical
Speed: 30 - 1/4000 sec

Mirror Lock-Up
No

Metering Method
Center-weighted average metering, Evaluative metering , Partial Metering

Exposure Modes
Modes: Aperture Priority, Bulb, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range: EV 1.0 - EV 20.0
Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)

White Balance Modes
Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Sunset, Tungsten, Twilight

Flash

Flash Modes
FE Lock
Hi-Speed Sync
Off
Red-eye Reduction
TTL Auto

Built-in Flash
Yes

Guide No.
30.2' (9.2 m) ISO100

Flash Compensation
-2 EV to +2 EV (in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)

External Flash Connection
Hot Shoe

AV Recording

Video Recording
Yes

File Size
1920 x 1080p (Full HD)
1280 x 720p (HD)
640 x 480p (SD)

Aspect Ratio
16:9

Frame Rate
@ 1920 x 1080: 30 fps, 25 fps, 24 fps
@ 1280 x 720: 60 fps, 50 fps
@ 640 x 480: 30 fps, 25 fps

Exposure Control
Auto: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO
Manual: Shutter Speed, Aperture, ISO

Exposure Compensation
-3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)

Focus
Auto
Manual

Video Clip Length
1920 x 1080
29 min. 59 sec.
1280 x 720
29 min. 59 sec.
640 x 480
29 min. 59 sec.

Performance

Continuous Shooting
Up to 3 fps

Start-up Time
0.1 Seconds

Shutter Lag
0.12 Seconds

Self Timer
10 sec, 2 sec
Number of Shots: 1-10

Connectivity
HDMI C (Mini), Mini-USB, Wired Remote Port

Wi-Fi Capable
No

Included Software Requirements
Not Specified By Manufacturer

Power

Battery
1x LP-E10  Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack

AC Power Adapter
ACK-E10 (Optional)

Operating/Storage Temperature
Operating
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Humidity: 0 - 85%

Physical

Dimensions (WxHxD)
5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1" / 13.0 x 9.9 x 7.9 cm Approximately

Weight
15.3 oz / 434 g Body Only

Kit Lens

Focal Length
18 - 55mm
Comparable 35mm Focal Length: 29 - 88 mm

Aperture
Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6
Minimum: f/22.0 - 38.0

Angle of View
74° 20' - 27° 50'

Minimum Focus Distance
9.8" (24.89 cm)

Magnification
0.34x

Maximum Reproduction Ratio
1:3

Elements/Groups
11/9

Autofocus
Yes

Image Stabilization
Yes

Filter Thread
Front:58 mm

Dimensions (DxL)
Approx. 2.7 x 2.8" (6.86 x 7.11 cm)

Weight
7.1 oz (201 g)

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark II

Imaging

Pixels
Actual: 15 Megapixel
Effective: 12.8 Megapixel

Sensor
1.5" (18.7 x 12.5 mm) CMOS

Bit Depth
14-bit

File Formats
Still Images: JPEG, RAW
Movies: MP4, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264
Audio: AAC LC

Max Resolution
4352 x 2904

Aspect Ratio
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 4:5, 16:9

Image Stabilization
Optical

Optics

Lens
14 elements in 11 groups
EFL: 12.5-62.5 mm (35 mm equivalent: 24-120 mm)
Aperture: f/2 (W) - 3.9 (T)

Zoom
Optical: 5x
Digital: 4x

Focus Range
Wide: 1.97" (5 cm) - Infinity
Telephoto: 1.31' (40 cm) - Infinity
Wide Macro: 1.97" (5 cm) - 1.64' (50 cm)
Quick: 4.92' (1.5 m) - 65.62' (20 m)

Exposure Control

ISO Sensitivity
Auto, 100-12800

Shutter
1 - 1/4000 sec
15 - 1/4000 sec in Shutter Priority Mode
60 - 1/4000 sec in Manual Mode

Exposure Metering
Center-weighted, Evaluative, Spot

Exposure Modes
Modes: Aperture Priority, Auto, C1, C2, Creative Filters, Creative Shot, Custom, Hybrid Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, SCN, Scene Modes, Shutter Priority
Compensation: -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)

Shooting Modes
Auto
Background Defocus
Face Self-Timer
Fireworks
Fish-Eye Effect
HDR
Handheld Night Scene
Miniature Effect
Monochrome
Natural
Nostalgic
Portrait
Poster Effect
Retro
Smart Shutter
Smile
Snow
Soft Focus
Special
Standard
Star
Star Nightscape
Star Portrait
Star Time-Lapse Movie
Star Trails
Super Vivid
Toy Camera Effect
Underwater
Wink Self-Timer
iFrame Movie

White Balance Modes
Auto, Cloudy, Custom 1, Custom 2, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Multi-Area White Balance, Shade, Tungsten, Underwater

Burst Rate
Up to 5.2 fps at 12.8 MP
Up to 3.1 fps at 12.8 MP
Up to 3.0 fps at 12.8 MP

Self Timer
10 Sec, 2 Sec

Remote Control
RS60-E3 (Optional)

Flash

Flash Modes
Auto
Flash On
Off
Slow Sync

Built-in Flash
Yes

Maximum Effective Flash Range
Wide: 1.64 - 22.31' (0.5 - 6.8 m)
Telephoto: 4.59 - 11.48' (1.4 - 3.5 m)

External Flash Connection
Hot Shoe

Memory

Memory Card Type
SD
SDHC
SDXC

Recording

Video Recording
Yes, NTSC/PAL

Resolution
1920 x 1080: 30 fps, 15 fps
1280 x 720: 30 fps, 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps
640 x 480: 30 fps, 6 fps, 3 fps, 1.5 fps

Video

Audio Recording
Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo

Viewfinder/Display

Screen
3.0" LCD Rear Touch Screen Tilt (1,040,000 pixels)

Screen Coverage
100%

Connectivity/System Requirements

Connectivity
HDMI D (Micro), USB 2.0

Wi-Fi
Yes built-in

Environmental

Operating/Storage Temperature
Operating
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Humidity: 10 - 90%

Power

Battery
1x NB-12L Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 3.6VDC, 1910mAh

AC Power Adapter
ACK-DC100 (Optional)

Physical

Dimensions (WxHxD)
4.6 x 2.9 x 2.6" / 116.3 x 74.0 x 66.2 mm

Weight
1.22 lb / 553 g CIPA standard