Canon EOS 500D
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon EOS
500D
 vs
Canon EOS
Rebel T1i

recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 500D Canon EOS 500D
77 vs 77
Explain scores
Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Green arrow Too close to call! Snapsort considers these cameras too competitive to make a clear recommendation.

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon 500D
Snapsort is not aware of any important advantages of the Canon 500D vs the Canon Rebel T1i.
Canon EOS 500D Learn more about
the Canon 500D

Reasons to consider the Canon Rebel T1i
Snapsort is not aware of any important advantages of the Canon Rebel T1i vs the Canon 500D.
Canon EOS Rebel T1i Learn more about
the Canon Rebel T1i
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similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Movie format HD movies Help
1080p @ 20fps
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
920k dots
Screen size Large screens Help
3.0"
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
149 lenses
Light sensitivity (boost) Extremely good boost ISO Help
12,800 ISO
Live view Live view Help
Preview your photos
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
15.1 MP
Size Fairly small Help
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
Thickness Thin Help
2.4"
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Weight Light weight Help
520 g
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Color depth Poor color depth Help
21.7 bits

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant shared competitors found.

Canon EOS 500D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$799 - $853 body only

$849 - $975 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Better image quality
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EOS Rebel T2i vs the EOS 500D
Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000

Entry-level DSLR

$630 - $680 body only

$750 - $766 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the D5000 vs the EOS 500D
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$799 - $1,944 body only

$1,048 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Much better image quality
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Size Significantly larger
Compare the D90 vs the EOS 500D
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Entry-level DSLR

$500 body only

$590 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO
Color depth Better color depth
Movie format Does not take movies
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the EOS 500D
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Entry-level DSLR

$550 body only

$569 - $750 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Color depth Better color depth
Movie format Does not take movies
Screen size Much smaller screen
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the EOS 500D

Canon EOS Rebel T1i Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$799 - $853 body only

$849 - $975 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Better image quality
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the EOS Rebel T2i vs the EOS Rebel T1i
Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000

Entry-level DSLR

$630 - $680 body only

$750 - $766 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the D5000 vs the EOS Rebel T1i
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$799 - $1,944 body only

$1,048 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Overall image quality Much better image quality
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Size Significantly larger
Compare the D90 vs the EOS Rebel T1i
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Entry-level DSLR

$500 body only

$590 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO
Color depth Better color depth
Movie format Does not take movies
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the EOS Rebel T1i
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Entry-level DSLR

$550 body only

$569 - $750 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Color depth Better color depth
Movie format Does not take movies
Screen size Much smaller screen
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the EOS Rebel T1i

appearance

Canon EOS 500D Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Canon EOS 500D Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Canon EOS 500D Canon EOS Rebel T1i

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