Canon Rebel
T1i
 vs
Samsung
NX10

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs Samsung NX10

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

44

  
Samsung NX10

38

  

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T1i

Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
 
Runner-up

Samsung NX10

Reasons to buy the Samsung NX10

Size
 Really small
Mid size 123x87x40 mm
Screen type
 OLED Screen
Bright and vivid
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
 Thin
1.6"
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon T1i
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Help
 Catch candid moments easily
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 20fps vs 720p @ 30fps
Help
 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video but at a lower frame rate
Lens availability Much more lenses available 162 lenses vs 11 lenses
Help
 More than 14.5x more lenses available
Startup delay Less startup delay 300 ms vs 1100 ms
Help
 3.7x less delay when turning on
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV
Help
 0.7 f-stops more dynamic range
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 15.1 MP vs 14 MP
Help
 Capture around 10% more detail in your photos
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
Help
 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
Help
 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 663 ISO vs 572 ISO
Help
 The T1i has a slight edge (0.2 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
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Advantages of the Samsung NX10
Screen type Has an OLED screen OLED vs LCD
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 OLED screens are often brighter and more vibrant than typical LCD screens
Size Smaller 123x87x40 mm vs 129x98x62 mm
Help
 Around 50% smaller
Color depth Better color depth 22.8 bits vs 21.7 bits
Help
 Distinguishes 1.1 more bits of color
Thickness Thinner 1.6" vs 2.4"
Help
 Around 40% thinner
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor APS-C 23.4x15.6mm vs APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
Help
 Around 10% larger sensor
Weight Slightly lighter 499 g vs 520 g
Help
 Almost the same
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the Samsung NX10
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon Rebel T1i
44 vs 38
Explain scores
Samsung NX10 Samsung NX10
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS Rebel T1i. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Sensor size Large sensors Help
T1i:APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
NX10:APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
Interchangeable lenses Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
Many lenses to choose from
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
T1i:15.1 MP
NX10:14 MP
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
T1i:Pentamirror
NX10:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
T1i:520 g
NX10:499 g
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$332 body only

$449 - $499 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the NX10
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Movie continuous focus Can focus continuously while recording movies
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the D3100 vs the NX10
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$597 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the D5100 vs the NX10
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$599 - $899 body only

$799 - $1,099 with 18-105mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D90 vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the D90 vs the NX10
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Entry-level DSLR

$425 with 18-55mm lens
Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
Thickness Is thicker
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the NX10
Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000

Entry-level DSLR

$600 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Thickness Is thicker
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5000 vs the Rebel T1i
Compare the D5000 vs the NX10

Canon EOS Rebel T1i Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$535 body only

$609 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Shutter lag Slightly more shutter lag
Startup delay Slightly more startup delay
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T1i
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Startup delay Significantly more startup delay
Size Larger
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T1i
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$699 - $899 body only

$999 - $1,279 with 18-135mm lens
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Battery life Much longer battery life
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T1i
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Entry-level DSLR

$630 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Longer battery life
Color depth Better color depth
Movie format Does not take movies
Dynamic range Less dynamic range
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs the Rebel T1i

Samsung NX10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Samsung NX1000

Samsung NX1000

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$325 - $630 with 20-50mm lens
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Startup delay More startup delay
Compare the NX1000 vs the NX10
Samsung NX11

Samsung NX11

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$736 with 18-55mm lens
Lowest price Cheaper
Compare the NX11 vs the NX10
Samsung NX20

Samsung NX20

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$699 - $999 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Startup delay Much more startup delay
Compare the NX20 vs the NX10
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$656 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Built-in flash No built-in flash
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the NX10
Samsung NX5

Samsung NX5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
Screen type Doesn't have an OLED screen
Live view No live view
Compare the NX5 vs the NX10

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