Which Canon Rebel is right for you?
When considering a Canon Rebel T4i VS T3i, first impressions can be misleading. In this case, the T4i looks pretty much like a knockoff of the older T3i. But when you examine the new digital SLR in more detail, you find some astounding changes.
Changes Abound
It's time to get up close and personal so you can appreciate the differences between the new and the old. However, before getting into the techy stuff, there are some things to observe on the camera body. You will have to find the name on the front of the camera to know which Rebel it actually is. Look at the top of the camera and notice that there is a slightly different mode dial on the newer DSLR.
You can see two new mode selections. They are "Hand Held Night" mode and "HDR with Backlight" mode.
"Hand-held Night" is kind of self-explanatory. The user can apply this selection when light levels are overly challenging.
One of the more popular features for new models is HDR. It gives the photographer a series of 3 shots, changing the exposure of each shot and then combining them into a single "High Dynamic Range" picture. The sudden popularity of HDR makes this one feature very desirable to many camera buyers.
The "Nuts and Bolts" Have Been Fine-Tuned
The addition of a new DIGIC 5 image processor has made some of the newer features possible. Canon hasn't enhanced the processor for quite some time, but the claim is that the DIGIC 5 has "four times the processing power of the DIGIC 4."
Going back several years and models, the Canon Rebel T4i has the same size, 18 megapixel CMOS sensor. Similar 18-megapixel sensors inhabit the bodies of such models as the Canon 60D and 7D.
In spite of being the same size, it is quite a bit different. Does "hybrid CMOS AF sensor" make an impression on you? The improved technology adds significant performance in continuous focus in Live View and video, as well as facial detection. Of all the new and improved features, this one has impacted my personal opinion of the Canon Rebel T4i VS T3i most.
Here is a first from Canon. Touch-screen LCD technology is the newest cutting-edge feature for the Canon Rebel T4i. This is very cool, and it will entice some of you tekky folks with iPhone-like actions such as pinch to enlarge and swipe through your images by moving your finger across the LCD panel. Not only that, you can now select settings by touch. You don't have to learn which button to push or which direction to go using the myriad of selectors on the right side of the LCD screen.
ISO sensitivity has also been upgraded. On the T3i, ISO max is 12800, but on the T4i that number has doubled to 25600.
Improved Performance
Continuous shooting rate is another major upgrade. Continuous shooting rate is how many images your camera can record per second. Faster rates make it easier to capture actions shots. Here are the numbers: 5.0fps for the T4i and 3.7fps for the T3i.
A new focus system which includes 9 cross-type focus points vs just one for the T3i is another impressive improvement. It would seem that this one item will push the T4i to a level playing field with the 60D.. just sayin'. (I'm no expert, just a casual observation)
Three elements of video have been improved.
First, as already mentioned, one now has the capability of continuous auto focus.
The second point also has to do with focus. It is "touch screen" focus while in video mode. Just touch the point on the screen that you want the main focus on, and the camera does a great job of keeping that point in focus.
Additionally, there is also better audio input. There are now two stereo mics repositioned on top of the camera to pick up sound so much better. The videographer can also set the sound input level, something new for a Canon Rebel camera.
When considering a Canon Rebel T4i VS T3i, first impressions can be misleading. In this case, the T4i looks pretty much like a knockoff of the older T3i. But when you examine the new digital SLR in more detail, you find some astounding changes.
Changes Abound
It's time to get up close and personal so you can appreciate the differences between the new and the old. However, before getting into the techy stuff, there are some things to observe on the camera body. You will have to find the name on the front of the camera to know which Rebel it actually is. Look at the top of the camera and notice that there is a slightly different mode dial on the newer DSLR.
You can see two new mode selections. They are "Hand Held Night" mode and "HDR with Backlight" mode.
"Hand-held Night" is kind of self-explanatory. The user can apply this selection when light levels are overly challenging.
One of the more popular features for new models is HDR. It gives the photographer a series of 3 shots, changing the exposure of each shot and then combining them into a single "High Dynamic Range" picture. The sudden popularity of HDR makes this one feature very desirable to many camera buyers.
The "Nuts and Bolts" Have Been Fine-Tuned
The addition of a new DIGIC 5 image processor has made some of the newer features possible. Canon hasn't enhanced the processor for quite some time, but the claim is that the DIGIC 5 has "four times the processing power of the DIGIC 4."
Going back several years and models, the Canon Rebel T4i has the same size, 18 megapixel CMOS sensor. Similar 18-megapixel sensors inhabit the bodies of such models as the Canon 60D and 7D.
In spite of being the same size, it is quite a bit different. Does "hybrid CMOS AF sensor" make an impression on you? The improved technology adds significant performance in continuous focus in Live View and video, as well as facial detection. Of all the new and improved features, this one has impacted my personal opinion of the Canon Rebel T4i VS T3i most.
Here is a first from Canon. Touch-screen LCD technology is the newest cutting-edge feature for the Canon Rebel T4i. This is very cool, and it will entice some of you tekky folks with iPhone-like actions such as pinch to enlarge and swipe through your images by moving your finger across the LCD panel. Not only that, you can now select settings by touch. You don't have to learn which button to push or which direction to go using the myriad of selectors on the right side of the LCD screen.
ISO sensitivity has also been upgraded. On the T3i, ISO max is 12800, but on the T4i that number has doubled to 25600.
Improved Performance
Continuous shooting rate is another major upgrade. Continuous shooting rate is how many images your camera can record per second. Faster rates make it easier to capture actions shots. Here are the numbers: 5.0fps for the T4i and 3.7fps for the T3i.
A new focus system which includes 9 cross-type focus points vs just one for the T3i is another impressive improvement. It would seem that this one item will push the T4i to a level playing field with the 60D.. just sayin'. (I'm no expert, just a casual observation)
Three elements of video have been improved.
First, as already mentioned, one now has the capability of continuous auto focus.
The second point also has to do with focus. It is "touch screen" focus while in video mode. Just touch the point on the screen that you want the main focus on, and the camera does a great job of keeping that point in focus.
Additionally, there is also better audio input. There are now two stereo mics repositioned on top of the camera to pick up sound so much better. The videographer can also set the sound input level, something new for a Canon Rebel camera.
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