Canon 700D
- 18MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Canon EF/EF-S Mount
- 580g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
- Revealed June 2013
- Also Known as EOS Rebel T5i
- Superseded the Canon 650D
- Later Model is Canon 750D
- Read full specs
- Alternatives
- Lenses
- Size Comparison
- FAQ
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Canon 700D overview
Canon 700D is Canon's Entry-Level DSLR digital camera first released on June of 2013. The camera uses a 18MP, CMOS APS-C size sensor with a peak resolution of 5184 x 3456. It is known as "EOS Rebel T5i" in certain regions.
Canon brought out this model to upgrade the previous Canon 650D (Read Full Comparison) and subsequently launched the fresher Canon 750D (Read Full Comparison) to upgrade this camera.
The 700D ranks at #24 out of 80 in Entry-Level DSLR cameras and all around #211 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. You can check out our Advanced camera finder to see camera results based on your personalized factors.
Below is a graph of various criteria used in the scoring system.
Canon 700D history
The Canon 700D is part of a family of digital cameras. You can read the complete list below.
Canon 700D Gallery
You can view the 700D from several angles in the gallery underneath.
Canon 700D Pros and Cons
Here is a checklist of benefits and drawbacks of the Canon 700D based on things that are often seen as essential in a digital camera.
Canon 700D Sensor specs
The Canon 700D houses the Digic 5 chip. The measurement of the sensor on the Canon 700D is 22.3mm x 14.9mm (APS-C). The 332 mm² sensor has the capability to resolve 5184 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe CMOS sensor boasts 18MP and supports a standard ISO range of 100 to 12800. RAW format is supported so the user has more margin for error.
The graphic below illustrates the 700D's sensor size when compared to other popular sizes. The 700D sensor comes with a crop factor of 1.6 and is shown in green.
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Canon 700D dimensions
Canon 700D weighs 1.28 pounds (580g or 20.46 ounces) and features outside dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1"). The weight of general Entry-Level DSLR camera is 540g and the Canon 700D is very similar in comparison with its competitors.
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The top view directly below will provide the button arrangement on the 700D.
Canon 700D Lens details
The 700D fits the Canon EF/EF-S mount and has 331 lenses to select from. Here is a few of the lenses we have in our collection that will work with the 700D.
Canon 700D Connectivity
The 700D has the following connectivity:
- USB Yes
- Wireless Yes
- HDMI Yes
- GPS Yes
Cameras that contain NFC and Bluetooth connectivity are able to be controlled wirelessly by smartphones. You are able to send images and usually adjust settings without the hassle of connecting physically with the camera.
Certain apps also stream a Liveview and press the shutter if you aren't near the camera. If the camera includes a HDMI out, it can easily be hooked up to an external monitor. A lot of cameras will allow you to recharge the battery with the USB port.
Canon 700D Video details
The highest video quality on the Canon 700D is 1920 x 1080 and it can save in H.264 and Motion JPEG file format. 1080p quality is an excellent balance between video quality and file size but FULL HD isn't going to give you much room to crop. While the body comes with a mic socket, it is sadly lacking a headphone socket so you will not have the ability to keep an eye on your sound levels.
Canon 700D Weather Sealing
There is no weather sealing for the Canon 700D so you have to be cautious in rainy and dusty conditions.
Canon 700D Screen and Viewfinder
The Canon 700D houses a 3" fully articulated screen with a resolution of 1,040k dots.
The screen is selfie friendly to get self portraits and group shots if needed. Moreover the screen is touch friendly so you will be able to change focus point and change settings with your fingertips.
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- ViewFinder Optical (pentamirror)
- Coverage 95 percent
- Magnification 0.53x
In those bright outdoor conditions that make the camera screens washed out and challenging to view, viewfinders are particularly valuable.
Canon 700D Shutter details
Canon 700D has the capability to shoot continuously at 5.0 fps. The highest shutter speed is 1/4000 seconds.
Canon 700D Flash and Hot shoe details
Canon 700D has got both in-built flash and external flash ability. The highest flash sync speed is 1/200 seconds.
Canon 700D Autofocusing details
Canon 700D has got both Phase Detect Auto Focus and Contrast Based Auto Focus. Phase Detection focusing is more snappier and exact compared to Contrast Based focusing. The camera boasts Face detection which is valuable for portrait photography.
The Sensor boasts 9 focus points to select from. Canon 700D has touch to focus. You can use your fingers to change where you focus. Canon 700D can use manual focusing in case it is needed during low light scenarios or you want more exact control on focusing.
Canon 700D Battery life
The battery power (LP-E8) for the Canon 700D is made to last for 440 clicks as per the CIPA measurements making it less as compared to its competition. The typical Entry-Level DSLR camera battery life is 589. Pentax K-x features the highest (1900) battery life within this category of cameras.
Following is a collection of Entry-Level DSLR cameras which have the best battery life:
Canon 700D for various styles of photography
The following illustration indicates a summation of the Canon 700D for various styles of photography. To find out more, scroll to the specific paragraph below.
Canon 700D as a Portrait photography camera
The Canon 700D gets a score of 76 which is great, meaning that it is a tremendous fit for portrait photography. Taking portrait photos leans heavily to sensor size, support for RAW photos together with the potential to work with off-camera lighting.
Canon 700D Street photography features
Getting a above average points total of 69, the Canon 700D is a fine option for street photography. A good street photography camera gives a good balance of image quality plus portability.
Sports photography with Canon 700D
A moderate sports photography score of 55 indicates the Canon 700D is somewhat adequate for photographing sports. A camera should have very good autofocus and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.
Canon 700D Travel photography highlights
Size is very crucial in buying a camera for travel. All things considered, the Canon 700D gets a nice 64 for a travelling camera which makes it a good fit to take on your trips.
Canon 700D as a Landscape photography camera
For anybody who is looking to buy a digital camera for landscape photos, the most vital factor is going to be image quality. The Canon 700D with it's very good grade of 63 for a landscape camera is a fine pick within the current marketplace.
Canon 700D as a Vlogging camera
A camera for vlogging really should posses a articulating display screen, microphone input and ideally IBIS. Considering everything, the Canon 700D is a fine fit for vlogging as it delivers a nice score of 71.
Canon 700D Alternatives
If you are interested in alternatives to the 700D, below is a selection of the highest placed cameras that fall within the family of Entry-Level DSLR.
The graph just below shows you a bird's eye view of the 700D vs it's top rated competitors shown earlier.
Following are several cameras you may consider as alternate options. To read a thorough comparison, just click on the "compare" link.