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.
730100109
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
Good stills with classic Canon image style, Good for DSLR newbies on a budget, Decent 1080/30p videos
Noisy shutter mechanism, Even though new, seems like old technology, Doesn't handle high ISOs well, No Wi-Fi
For what it is and whom it's intended for, the T5 is a decent camera. We wouldn't go out of our way to recommend it, especially since there are less expensive options available like the recently reviewed, lighter weight Sony Alpha A5000 . Sure, it doesn...
Published: 2014-02-13, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: It's been a full three years since Canon last put out an entry-level DSLR camera, but in 2014 it's back in business with the EOS 1200D. The replacement for 2011's 1100D, the 1200D is all about the balance of price to performance. Three years has seen the...
Competitive price, Excellent high ISO performance, Clever and useful EOS companion app, Easy to use
Autofocus struggles in live view, Few AF points, Slow burst mode, Low resolution LCD
Despite a slightly lacklustre specification, the Canon EOS 1200D delivers a superb first-time DSLR experience. For an extraordinarily competitive price you get a lot of solid under-the-bonnet features like superb native ISO performance, a solid metering s...
Sturdy body, Large 18-megapixel sensor, Handy companion app
Modest burst shooting speed, Non-tilting (fixed) LCD, No wireless connectivity
This 18 megapixel EOS is a beginner's model that an expert wouldn't be ashamed to be seen with, or use. Yes, it's intuitive from the get go, so won't tax the uninitiated. At the same time it's easy to access manual settings and exert a bit of hands-on con...
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Relatively low cost, Great image quality, Display swings out for capturing a variety of angles, Great image quality, Friendly interface, Smooth operation, Weather sealing to protect against exposure to the elements (water, dust), Speedy (albeit textbased)
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate, Live View focus seems sluggish, Some physical controls are awkward to navigate, Program mode tends to produce darker exposures, Images are very noisy after ISO 800, Colors appea
A budget camera that gets you started with taking great pictures, but its interface and design are less appealing than those of the more capable Canon T5i....
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate
A budget camera that gets you started with taking great pictures, but its interface and design are less appealing than those of the more capable Canon T5i....
Live View focus seems sluggish, Physical controls can be awkward to navigate
The Canon EOS Rebel T5 is relatively inexpensive and does take care of the basics. But I'd suggest stepping up to the more expensive T5i for a more satisfying experience....
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Abstract: With the T5, you're getting the exact same 18.0-megapixel APS-C CMOS image processor, Full 1080p HD video recording with manual controls and in-camera editing, a dynamic 100-6400 ISO range, numerous Creative Filters (like Toy Camera, Fisheye, and Miniatur...
