- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- Nikon D7000
- Nikon D5100
- Canon EOS 60D
- Nikon D3200
- Nikon D3100
Rated 77% by by DPReview (Aug, 2012)By maintaining what has long been very good image quality for both stills and video shooting and addressing operational handling with a remarkably well-executed touchscreen implementation, the latest addition to the Rebel lineup carves out a niche as one of the more enjoyable to use entry level DSLRs on the market.
Rated 77% by by DPReview (Mar, 2011)Dynamic range isn't at all bad and becomes rather good once you've engaged Highlight Tone Priority.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Canon Rebel T4i compared to the Canon Rebel T3i
MP17.9
APS-C
Rated 77% by by DPReview (Aug, 2012)For users moving up from compact cameras, the 650D offers a very significant increase in image quality and a comfortable to hold camera wrapped in an interface that accommodates both touchscreen and external control operation.
17.9 MP
APS-C
megapixels
| 0 MP | 17.9 MP   | 20 MP |
Rebel T4i by PaulMcCarl (Oct, 2012)To be honest, super megapixel just hasn't been enough to prompt me to buy anything new.
Rebel T3i by Franck (Nov, 2011)The EOS Rebel T3i has an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops.
sensor size
Rebel T4i by DPReview (Aug, 2012)When its APS-C sensor is combined with a reasonably fast lens, the EOS 650D offers the opportunity for creative use of shallow depth of field, something that will be a revelation to anyone used to shooting video with their smartphone or compact camera.
Rebel T3i by Photography Blog (Mar, 2011)Like all of Canon's APS-C digital SLR cameras, the EOS 600D / T3i is compatible with the manufacturer's entire line-up of lenses, including both EF and EF-S glass.
viewfinder size
Rebel T4i by Richard-Lin (Feb, 2013)The camera overall is pretty responsive if you only use the view finder.
Rebel T3i by dojoklo (Feb, 2011)Viewfinder: The T3i has a pentamirror viewfinder with 95% coverage of the actual resulting image.
body size
133 x 100 x 79 mm
133 x 100 x 80 mm
Rebel T4i by Melanie-P. (Mar, 2013)I have completely changed my mind, it will be worth carrying around a little extra weight on vacataions, etc. because of the quality difference.
Rebel T3i by David-C.-Spooner--dspoon (Jul, 2011)My previous camera was a Panasonic DMC TZ5, a great little camera that even after 3 years is still pretty impressive for it's size.
focus points
| 0 | 9 | 9 |
Rebel T4i by TrustedReviews (Jul, 2012)Whereas the 600D offered only one cross-type AF sensor in the centre of the viewfinder, all nine AF points of the 650D are of the cross-type variety.
Rebel T3i by Franck (Nov, 2011)Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures, and 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/2.8 cross-type center point.3.7 fps continuous shooting up to approximately 34 JPEGs or approximately 6 RAW.
Performance Real world tests of Canon Rebel T4i vs Canon Rebel T3i
DxOMark image quality
Rebel T4i by Anuragi also observed that this mode is better that auto mode in terms of picture quality/sharpness and contrast for night photography although you have to wait 3 to 5 seconds to let your camera merge all 4 shots to generate single picture with wow effect.
Rebel T3i by this-game-is-awsome (Feb, 2012)Great for the beginner like my wife who sets it on full auto and takes great pictures of our gymnast and great for the intermediate like me who prefers many of the great manual functions for added effects and picture quality.
DxOMark low light performance
Rebel T4i by Martin (Oct, 2012)I have also been very pleased with the quality of shooting in low light conditions.
Rebel T3i by Carole-M.-Rickman (Jan, 2012)It does take very nice quality low light pictures as long as the subject is sitting still.
shutter lag
| 0 ms | 269 ms | 300 ms |
Rebel T4i by E.-Reed (Jun, 2012)With the t4i you'd gain better images, video, high ISO performance, touchscreen, shutter lag and a few other things.
Rebel T3i by dollface (May, 2012)I will say that the shutter lag while in live view mode was a little disappointing, but IMO didn't warrant dropping a star :o.
continuous shooting
Rebel T4i by Art (Feb, 2013)I would love for example change the burst rate, i.e. shoot in burst mode but with longer period.
Rebel T3i by DPReview (Mar, 2011)Because it takes 8 seconds to fully clear its buffer in these modes, it's not terribly useful for shooting short bursts of action, since there's every chance the camera won't have recovered by the time you need another handful of shots.
battery life
440 photos
440 photos
Rebel T4i by Theresa-M.-Studer--Terra57 (Mar, 2013)Battery life is really fantastic compared to my Olympus point and shoot.
Rebel T3i by David-Robert (Jan, 2012)The T3is battery life is generally good... however, battery life is so subjective and is very dependent on how you shoot, the brightness of your LCD screen... and things like... whether you are using autofocus or not...For shooting photos, I have found the battery life to be excellent allowing me to take 400 to 600 shots before needed a change.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the T3i
| Has a touch screen | Yes | vs | No |
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| Somewhat common; Fewer buttons, interact directly with menus | |||
| Many more cross-type focus points | 9 | vs | 1 |
| 8 more cross type focus points; Easier and faster focusing in low light | |||
| Significantly higher light sensitivity | 25,600 ISO | vs | 12,800 ISO |
| 2x higher light sensitivity; Avoid blur in low light situations | |||
| Supports HDR | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Combines multiple photos together to capture both bright and dark areas | |||
| Marginally more recently announced | Jun, 2012 | vs | Feb, 2011 |
| Announced date over 1 years later | |||
| Less startup delay | 700 ms | vs | 1,500 ms |
| 2.1x less startup delay; Be ready for anything | |||
| Faster rapid fire | 5 fps | vs | 3.7 fps |
| Around 40% faster continuous shooting; Take photos in rapid succession to capture motion | |||
| Slightly less delay taking photos | 269 ms | vs | 283 ms |
| Almost the same | |||
Advantages compared to the T4i
| Better overall image quality | 65.0 | vs | 62.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almost the same | |||
| More color depth | 22.1 bits | vs | 21.7 bits |
| Almost the same | |||
| Faster benchmarked shot to shot times | 2 s | vs | 2.5 s |
| 20% faster shot to shot; Take multiple consecutive photos quickly | |||
| Less noise at high ISO | 793 ISO | vs | 722 ISO |
| Around 10% higher low light performance | |||
| Slightly better dynamic range | 11.5 ev | vs | 11.2 ev |
| Almost the same | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 428 users at amazon.com Rated 80% by by Lovin--life-in-Florida (Feb, 2013) | Rated by 1179 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Hyman--HD (Sep, 2011) Rated 100% by by L.-R.-Jackson (Dec, 2011) Rated 100% by by L.-R.-Jackson (Dec, 2011) | |
video
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 80% by by DrinkSomeBCBS (Jul, 2012)The video capabilities of the T4i seem to be adequate enough to handle our video needs, while having a camera that is excellent for still photos.
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 80% by by Leslie-E.-Sparks (Feb, 2013)The video capabilities of the T4i are superior to the video capabilities of similar Nikon and Sony cameras.
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 100% by by ProPhotographer1--kaisphotographycom (Jul, 2012)See video on Amazon.com Please, enjoy the very fast review of T4i as Amazon limits the time you can do a video review it has to be fast.
focus
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 77% by by DPReview (Aug, 2012)What this means in practical terms is that despite the compositional benefits of using live view and the 650D's well-designed touchscreeen controls, shooting through the viewfinder remains the preferable option when trying to use autofocus to catch that 'decisive moment.
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 78% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)That said, the new sensor and expensive STM lens that you have to pair with it to take advantage of improved Live View autofocus really serve to bring the T4i into parity with newer technology, such as Sony's fixed-mirror SLT system and mirrorless ILC alternatives.
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 78% by by c|net (Oct, 2012)I have to admit: shooting Live View and video with the T4i is a joy compared with most dSLRs -but only with the STM lens - because the contrast AF snaps in relatively quickly, decisively, and quietly when shooting.
sensor
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 80% by by D.-AlexanderThe T4i simply isn't a sports camera in raw unless you're judicious with your bursts.
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 77% by by DPReview (Aug, 2012)The 650D's viewfinder displays basic shooting information such as shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation and ISO, alongside AE lock status and flash information.
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 77% by by DPReview (Aug, 2012)The 650D's ISO button has been shifted to the left, filling the absence of the DISP button of previous models, made unnecessary now that the 650D has an eye-sensor to automatically turn off the LCD when you look through the viewfinder.
screen
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 77% by by DPReview (Aug, 2012)Canon clearly put a lot of thought into its implementation, and the EOS 650D sports the most comprehensive and intuitive touchscreen interface we've yet seen in any camera.
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 100% by by Jeff-Rayner (Nov, 2012)* The T4i camera body: a fantastic camera, yet some of the technology (like the touch screen) is new, and therefore isn't necessarily the most intuitive, eg turning into video mode is easy, starting the video recording is a special button, not the shutter release which i've used on other cameras.
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Sep, 2012)The 18 megapixel 650D / T4i offers a dual AF system which ensures sharp stills as well as continuous autofocus tracking when shooting movies, a 1,040,000-dot vari-angle LCD screen complete with touch-screen operation, a 63-zone metering sensor, standard ISO settings of 100-12800 (expandable to 25600), and 5fps continuous shooting.
lens
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 77% by by DPReview (Aug, 2012)The occurrence of CA varies of course from lens to lens, but it has been our experience in shooting with the 650D's kit zooms that CA occurs often enough in high contrast scenes - especially at their wider focal lengths - that it's generally worth enabling the automated correction except where you anticipate shooting bursts in continuous drive mode.
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 77% by by DPReview (Aug, 2012)Alongside the EOS 650D, Canon has introduced the 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM zoom and EF 40mm f/2.8 STM pancake lens.
Canon Rebel T4i | Rated 60% by by Art-P (Jul, 2012)& pinch-to-zoom feature for reviewing your photos, the "tilty swively" feature is also a great carryover from the T3i.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nikon D7000 OK delay taking photos |
 | 2 | Nikon D5100 2-way tie: Largest sensor |
 | 3 | Canon EOS 60D Most shots per battery charge |
 | 4 | Nikon D3200 Quite high resolution |
 | 6 | Nikon D5200 Best image quality as rated by DXOMark |
 | 7 | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fastest rapid fire mode |
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