Canon EOS Digital
Rebel XSi
 vs
Canon Rebel
T1i

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs Canon Rebel T3

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

54
"Construction is good with no creaks or rattles."
dpreview.com | talking about the T1i's build-quality
"The menu design is very intuitive and for everybody stepping up from a digital compact camera the Quick Control Screen will be a welcome alternative to changing settings via the hard buttons."
dpreview.com | talking about the T1i's button-layout

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T1i

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 20fps
Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
Startup delay
 Almost no delay when powering up
300 ms startup delay
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
159 ms shutter lag
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

41
"Superb resolution, good per-pixel sharpness"
dpreview.com | talking about the Rebel XSi's image-quality
"Just like the EOS 400D the 450D is primarily made from three materials; a stainless steel chassis, the mirror box which is made of high-strength 'engineering plastic' and the body made of a special lightweight 'engineering plastic' which also provides some electromagnetic shielding. Construction is very good with no creaks or rattles."
dpreview.com | talking about the Rebel XSi's build-quality

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
Shutter lag
 Barely any delay taking photos
160 ms shutter lag
Badge
 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
 Thin
2.4"

differences

Advantages of the Canon Rebel XSi
Color depth Better color depth 21.9 bits vs 21.7 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.2 more bits of color
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 692 ISO vs 663 ISO
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 The Rebel XSi has a slight edge (0.1 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Battery life Longer battery life 500 shots vs 400 shots
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 Around 30% more shots per battery charge
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Advantages of the Canon T1i
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 20fps vs None
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 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 230k dots
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 4x higher resolution screen
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV
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 0.7 f-stops more dynamic range
True resolution Higher true resolution 15.1 MP vs 12.2 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 63.0 vs 61.0
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 Almost the same
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 800 ISO
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 The T1i's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The T1i's boost ISO is 3 f-stops better
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay 300 ms vs 400 ms
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 Around 30% less delay when turning on
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

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

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
162 lenses
Shutter lag Minimal shutter lag Help
Rebel XSi:160 ms
T1i:159 ms
Size Very small Help
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
Startup delay Minimal startup delay Help
Rebel XSi:400 ms
T1i:300 ms
Thickness Very thin Help
2.4"
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
Rebel XSi:$467.50
T1i:$475.00
Weight Light weight Help
Rebel XSi:524 g
T1i:520 g
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
1
Viewfinder coverage Below average viewfinder coverage Help
95%
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
Rebel XSi:800 ISO
T1i:3,200 ISO
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
Rebel XSi:APS-C 22.2x14.8mm
T1i:APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
Cross type focus points Few cross-type focus points Help
1
Continuous shooting Slow continuous shooting Help
Rebel XSi:3.5 fps
T1i:3.4 fps
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Focus points Few focus points Help
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Color depth Poor color depth Help
Rebel XSi:21.9 bits
T1i:21.7 bits
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
Rebel XSi:61.0
T1i:63.0
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
Rebel XSi:10.8 EV
T1i:11.5 EV
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
Rebel XSi:692 ISO
T1i:663 ISO

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Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$544 - $949 body only

$649 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
True resolution Takes slightly higher resolution photos
Shutter lag Has significantly more shutter lag
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T1i
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$333 body only

$489 - $500 with 18-55mm lens
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T1i
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T1i
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$619 - $700 body only

$745 - $1,000 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is significantly larger
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T1i
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is much less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has much better image quality
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T1i
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T1i
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Entry-level DSLR

$299 - $595 body only

$437 - $439 with 18-55mm lens
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Autofocus Users slower contrast detection autofocus
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the Rebel T1i

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Competitors

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Canon EOS Rebel T1i Competitors

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No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS Rebel T1i.

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