Testseek.co.uk have collected 109 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 1200D Rebel T5 and the average rating is 73%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 1200D Rebel T5.
April 2014
(73%)
109 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(92%)
254 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Easy to use
Userfriendly handling
"EOS Companion" app is a nice extra
Excellent response times
While it doesn't stand out particularly
The Canon EOS Rebel T5 does produce nice photos typical of its price class
Its performance isn't bad
And it has a comfortable design
Sturdy body
Large 18-megapixel sensor
Handy companion app
Affordable
Textured coating
Optical viewfinder
Decent viewfinder-based performance for entry-level product
Impressive image quality throughout
Huge range of EOS lenses available
Competitive price
Well built
Capable of professional looking results for a budget price
Intuitive operation
Excellent high ISO performance
Clever and useful EOS companion app
Good stills with classic Canon image style
Good for DSLR newbies on a budget
Decent 1080/30p videos
The editors didn't like
No touchscreen
No WiFi
Performances in Live View mode are painful
No continuous autofocus in video mode
The feature set is limited
Even by entry-level standards
Modest burst shooting speed
Non-tilting (fixed) LCD
No wireless connectivity
Slow focusing in Live View
No Wi
Fi/NFC
Live view is poor
JPEG processing is a little harsh
Plasticky build
Compact system cameras may undermine its existence
Kit lens limitations
Fixed LCD screen only
No builtin wireless connectivity
Maximum capture speed is modest if you're attempting action shots
The 1200D is a superb option for photographers wishing to make the jump into the world of DSLR photography. The controls are simple and accessible, with a range of fully automatic shooting modes, and the EOS Companion app helps users get to know their cam...
Abstract: While you would probably attach the neck strap for those occasions when you are wandering around for hours taking images I preferred it without it when I was removing it from my bag to take images and then moving on.The hand grip on the right side is comf...
Published: 2014-07-21, Author: Lori , review by: CNET.co.uk
While it doesn't stand out particularly, the Canon EOS Rebel T5 does produce nice photos typical of its price class, its performance isn't bad, and it has a comfortable design
The feature set is limited, even by entry-level standards
While it's a perfectly fine camera when you're making the jump from a point-and-shoot, there are better choices than the Canon EOS Rebel T5....
Over the last few years the camera industry has undergone some turbulent changes. Though most of Canon's competitors have been desperate just to stay above water, Canon has been leveraging its advantage as the top selling brand by keeping things steady. H...
Published: 2014-06-18, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Decent viewfinder-based performance for entry-level product, impressive image quality throughout, huge range of EOS lenses available, competitive price
Live view is poor, JPEG processing is a little harsh, plasticky build, compact system cameras may undermine its existence, kit lens limitations
The Canon EOS 1200D holds enough weight to keep the entry-level DSLR market relevant, although with compact system cameras adding an additional option it's not as cut and dry as it once was. If you want to use the rear LCD screen to take pictures t...
Affordable, well built, capable of professional looking results for a budget price, intuitive operation
Fixed LCD screen only, no builtin wireless connectivity, maximum capture speed is modest if you're attempting action shots
Whilst the 18 megapixel EOS 1200D might not offer all the bells and whistles of models higher up the range such as a tilting and swiveling LCD screen, it is possible to get professional looking results out of it if daring to stray from the auto everything...
When compared with the Canon EOS 100D, Nikon D3300 and Pentax K-5, the Canon EOS 1200D does not exactly overwhelm in terms of specification, and neither does it excel in any given area. However, the current RRP of this camera is £349.99 body only, so it i...
Slow focusing in Live View, No touchscreen, No Wi, Fi/NFC
Canon has once again produced a reliable camera capable of creating some beautiful images. If you're in the market for your first DSLR and you're fine with a no-frills purchase, then the 1200D is a great option. If you have a little more money to spend, ...
