Canon EOS 1200D Rebel T5 w/ 18-55mm IS

SLR cameras

An 18-megapixel camera from Canon with an APS-C sensor, a 3-inch LCD, and an image stabilizer.

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What goes into the Overall Score?

Image quality

/ 5

Ease of use

/ 5

Video quality

/ 5

LCD quality

/ 5

Viewfinder

/ 5

Flash photos

/ 5

Image stabilization

/ 5

Sensor types

/ 5

Battery life (shots)

/ 5

4K video

/ 5

WiFi

/ 5

Test lens

/ 5

Weight (oz.)

/ 5

Megapixels

/ 5

Detailed Test Results

PHOTO QUALITY. This 18-megapixel SLR camera captured images with very good quality. Pictures were sharp, which means you can see most details and subtle patterns in the image. In low-light situations without a flash, pictures were not quite as sharp as those of most recommended models. We judged this model very good for outdoor performance, such as shooting landscapes in the daytime; very good for indoor performance, such as photographing a well-lit basketball game in a gym; and good for low-light performance without a flash, such as capturing a birthday party. Photos taken in our low-light performance tests displayed little image noise; subjects retained most of their correct detail and color.FLASH. The EOS 1200D Rebel T5 w/ 18-55mm IS with the 18-55mm kit lens captured flash shots that were very good. In our distance test, we found the camera's flash could illuminate subjects very well, both near and far. The flash also has excellent, very even coverage.LENS. This camera has a standard 3x optical zoom lens.IMAGE STABILIZATION. This is an important feature; taking hand-held shots at the telephoto end of the zoom range can generally blur or soften images due to the slight movement of your hands. In low-light settings, it performed excellently and almost never produced blurry photos. Overall, the shake reduction results from our tests were excellent.SPEED. In terms of performance, the Canon EOS 1200D Rebel T5 w/ 18-55mm IS powers up instantly. It has a short interval between shots, which can be important when shooting fast-moving or unpredictable subjects.VIDEO. The Canon EOS 1200D Rebel T5 w/ 18-55mm IS takes very good video. It captures full HD video at 1920 x 1080 30p. As for sound, it captures good audio in mono.ADDITIONAL COMMENTS. Like all SLRs, it also includes a through-the-lens viewfinder, helpful when composing in bright light; this viewfinder has very good quality.

About

The EOS 1200D Rebel T5 w/ 18-55mm IS is an 18-megapixel camera with a kit lens that has a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 29mm-88mm. It has a 3-inch LCD (460,000 pixels). It also includes a through-the-lens viewfinder, which is helpful when composing in bright light. Because it accepts interchangeable lenses, and includes a mirror and a through-the-lens viewfinder, we consider this model an SLR (single-lens reflex) camera. The camera's kit lens has a maximum aperture of f/3.5. The camera's shutter speed range is 30 seconds to 1/4000 of a second. The EOS 1200D Rebel T5 w/ 18-55mm IS stores photos and video on SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards but has no on-board storage. It captures images as JPEG or RAW files at a top resolution of 5184 x 3456 and full HD-resolution video as MOV files at a top resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a frame rate up to 30p. Like most digital cameras, this model comes with a proprietary rechargeable battery. This SLR has 9 autofocus points, 11 exposure modes, and an exposure compensation control that can be set at +/-5 EV. The image stabilization system for this camera is optical. The EOS 1200D Rebel T5 w/ 18-55mm IS measures 5.1 inches wide by 4 inches high by 3.3 inches deep, and weighs 26 ounces (1.6 pounds) (with battery, memory card, strap, and tested lens).

Features & Specs

Features

Full frame

Swivelling screen

Hot shoe

Yes

Memory card

SD/SDHC/SDXC

Color space

sRGB/Adobe RGB

PC flash sync jack

Maximum aperture

3.5

Touch screen

Wireless remote

Widest angle (mm)

Live view

Exposure modes

Exposure compensation

Manual focus

Macro focus

Manual controls

Specs

Image stabilizer

LCD size (in.)

Max. ISO

12800

35mm equivalent multiplier

1.6

Shutter speed range

30 - 1/4000

Height (in.)

Width (in.)

5.1

Depth (in.)

3.3

Total weight (oz.)

Memory card slots/type

Max. buffer size JPEG/RAW

LCD pixel count

Still image formats

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