Canon EOSRebel T1i Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Canon EOS Rebel T1i is also often compared to mirrorless and pro DSLRs. The Canon EOS Rebel T1i's top rivals come from Canon (such as the EOS Rebel T2i and the EOS Digital Rebel XSi) and Nikon (such as the D5000 and the D90)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel T1i compared to other competitive entry-level DSLRs include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 20fps vs none), has a significantly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 230k dots), has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has a built-in focus motor and significantly higher boost light sensitivity (12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

However, on average it is slightly more noisy at high ISO (663 ISO vs 811 ISO), has slightly lower image quality (63.0 vs 72.0), has significantly less color depth (21.7 bits vs 22.7 bits), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.4 fps vs 4 fps) and doesn't have a screen which flips out.

Canon EOS Rebel T2i 10 months newer $799 - $853 (body only) $849 - $975 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel T2i (vs the Rebel T1i) Better maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO Higher resolution: 18 MP vs 15.1 MP Supports 24p Significant disadvantages of the Rebel T2i (vs the Rebel T1i) None found common strengths of the Rebel T2i and Rebel T1i Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 20fps Very high resolution screens: 1,040k dots vs 920k dots Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0"
	Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T1i
Nikon D5000 similar age $630 - $680 (body only) $750 - $766 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5000 (vs the Rebel T1i) Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 868 ISO vs 663 ISO Significantly better image quality: 72.0 vs 63.0 Much better color depth: 22.7 bits vs 21.7 bits Significant disadvantages of the D5000 (vs the Rebel T1i) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 920k dots Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 20fps Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" common strengths of the D5000 and Rebel T1i Good movie support: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 20fps Many lenses available: 131 lenses vs 149 lenses Live view
	Compare the Nikon D5000 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Nikon D90 7 months older $799 - $1,944 (body only) $1,048 - $1,200 18-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the D90 (vs the Rebel T1i) Much lower noise at high ISO: 977 ISO vs 663 ISO Much better image quality: 73.0 vs 63.0 Much larger viewfinder: 0.63x vs 0.54x Significant disadvantages of the D90 (vs the Rebel T1i) Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 20fps Significantly larger: Professional size 132x103x77 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Worse boost ISO: 6,400 ISO vs 12,800 ISO common strengths of the D90 and Rebel T1i Good movie support: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 20fps Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Very high resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots
	Compare the Nikon D90 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 1 year older $500 (body only) $590 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Digital Rebel XSi (vs the Rebel T1i) None found Significant disadvantages of the Digital Rebel XSi (vs the Rebel T1i) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 20fps Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 920k dots Less dynamic range: 10.8 EV vs 11.5 EV common strengths of the Digital Rebel XSi and Rebel T1i Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Live view Many lenses available: 149 lenses vs 149 lenses
	Compare the Digital Rebel XSi vs the Rebel T1i
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS 9 months older $550 (body only) $569 - $750 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Digital Rebel XS (vs the Rebel T1i) None found Significant disadvantages of the Digital Rebel XS (vs the Rebel T1i) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 20fps Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 920k dots common strengths of the Digital Rebel XS and Rebel T1i Live view Many lenses available: 149 lenses vs 149 lenses Fairly small: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
	Compare the Digital Rebel XS vs the Rebel T1i
Pentax K-x 5 months newer $600 - $601 (body only) $622 - $650 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the K-x (vs the Rebel T1i) Significantly better image quality: 72.0 vs 63.0 Lower noise at high ISO: 811 ISO vs 663 ISO Much better color depth: 22.8 bits vs 21.7 bits Significant disadvantages of the K-x (vs the Rebel T1i) Much lower resolution screen: 230k dots vs 920k dots Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 20fps Significantly smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" common strengths of the K-x and Rebel T1i Good movie support: 720p @ 24fps vs 1080p @ 20fps Live view Fairly small: Prosumer size 123x92x68 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
	Compare the Pentax K-x vs the Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel T1i compared to competitive mirrorless cameras include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 20fps vs 720p @ 30fps), has a slightly higher resolution screen (920k dots vs 460k dots), has a viewfinder (pentamirror vs none), much more lenses available (149 lenses vs 3 lenses) and has boost light sensitivity (12,800 ISO vs none).

However, on average it doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.4 fps vs 7 fps), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (3,200 ISO vs 12,800 ISO), has fewer storage slots (1 vs 2), is much larger (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs compact 111x59x38 mm) and is older (march, 2009 vs may, 2010).

Sony Alpha NEX-5 1 year newer $650 16mm lens	Significant advantages of the NEX-5 (vs the Rebel T1i) Shoots significantly faster: 7 fps vs 3.4 fps Better color depth: 22.2 bits vs 21.7 bits Much smaller: Compact 111x59x38 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significant disadvantages of the NEX-5 (vs the Rebel T1i) Much fewer lenses available: 3 lenses vs 149 lenses No boost ISO: None vs 12,800 ISO No viewfinder: None vs Pentamirror common strengths of the NEX-5 and Rebel T1i Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 20fps Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Very high resolution screens: 920k dots vs 920k dots
	Compare the Sony Alpha NEX-5 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 5 months newer $540 (body only) $705 14-45mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the Rebel T1i) Much smaller: Mid size 119x71x36 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significantly lighter: 315 g vs 520 g Significantly thinner: 1.4" vs 2.4" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF1 (vs the Rebel T1i) Much fewer lenses available: 5 lenses vs 149 lenses No boost ISO: None vs 12,800 ISO Lower resolution movies: 720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 20fps common strengths of the DMC-GF1 and Rebel T1i Large screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Live view Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 vs the Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel T1i compared to competitive pro DSLRs include: it records higher quality movies (1080p @ 20fps vs none), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 148x111x74 mm), is significantly lighter (520 g vs 860 g), is thinner (2.4" vs 2.9") and is more popular.

However, on average it slightly smaller viewfinder (0.54x vs 0.62x), doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3.4 fps vs 8 fps), has a lower quality type of viewfinder (pentamirror vs pentaprism), significantly less viewfinder coverage (95% vs 100%) and doesn't record movies in 24p.

Canon EOS 7D 5 months newer $1,550 - $1,900 (body only) $1,769 - $1,900 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the Rebel T1i) Shoots much faster: 8 fps vs 3.4 fps Has a pentaprism viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Pentamirror Much better viewfinder coverage: 100% vs 95% Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the Rebel T1i) Larger: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significantly heavier: 860 g vs 520 g Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" common strengths of the 7D and Rebel T1i Full HD (1080p) video: 1080p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 20fps Many lenses available: 149 lenses vs 149 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
	Compare the 7D vs the Rebel T1i
Canon EOS 50D 7 months older $975 - $2,025 (body only) $1,090 - $1,400 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the Rebel T1i) Has a pentaprism viewfinder: Pentaprism vs Pentamirror Shoots significantly faster: 6.3 fps vs 3.4 fps Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the Rebel T1i) Does not take movies: None vs 1080p @ 20fps Larger: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significantly heavier: 822 g vs 520 g common strengths of the 50D and Rebel T1i Many lenses available: 149 lenses vs 149 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Light weight: 822 g vs 520 g
	Compare the 50D vs the Rebel T1i