Nope. Not at all.
A couple months ago, I pondered about whether or not to buy a Canon t4i. I was due for an upgrade, and the Canon t4i offered a improvements over my older Canon t1i - higher ISO, better autofocus system, better continuous shooting, higher resolution.
It was, by all accounts, a better camera. I struggled with whether or not to buy it with the 18-135mm lens, but ultimately I did because I already had an 18-55. The new lens had the new STM autofocus stepper motor and it covered a bigger focal distance. It seemed like a good walking lens - something to keep on the camera when I don't need something more specialized.
But then, only a month or two later, Canon announces that it's going to release the Canon t5i in April.
So am I upset that I upgraded "too soon"? I wouldn't say so. The Canon t5i really doesn't bring much of anything to the table. It definitely doesn't offer the same level of improvement that the Canon t4i brought over the t3i. But it does carry with it a higher price tag. Since it's brand new, it's going to sell at full retail ($800 or $1100, depending on the lens) for a while now. I'd consider buying it in six months when the price drops, but there's no way in hell I'd pay full price for the camera right now.
There are a few minor interface differences. There's a digital zoom that the Canon t4i doesn't have. Otherwise, the biggest difference isn't in the camera but in the lens it came with. I don't really want another 18-55mm lens and I wanted the 18-135mm anyway, so it doesn't much matter to me that the new 18-55mm also has the STM stepper motor.
If you're on the fence, check out this preview comparing the Canon t5i vs t4i. I'm pretty sure you'll agree that it's not worth sweatin' over. Get the cheaper t4i.
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