Canon EOS 60Da vs Canon EOS Rebel T5i

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS 60Da and Canon EOS Rebel T5i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS 60Da were released 2012 and Canon EOS Rebel T5i was released 2013. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS 60Da 2012
Canon EOS Rebel T5i 2013

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "APSC") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS 60Da 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS Rebel T5i 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS 60Da has a 18 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel T5i has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS 60Da 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456
Canon EOS Rebel T5i 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

ISO range

Canon EOS 60Da has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T5i. Canon EOS 60Da has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Rebel T5i has 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS 60Da 100-51200
Canon EOS Rebel T5i 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 60Da
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T5i

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS 60Da can shoot up to 5,3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel T5i can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS 60Da 5,3
Canon EOS Rebel T5i 5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS 60Da and Canon EOS Rebel T5i can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 60Da weighs 755 gr (equal to 1,66 lb) which is 30% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T5i and its 580 gr (or 1,28 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS 60Da 755 gr
1,66 lb
Canon EOS Rebel T5i 580 gr
1,28 lb