- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 15.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Canon T1i Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the T1i.
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Leica V-LUX 2 Review.
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Prices: | ||
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon XSi
XSi vs T1i |
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Successor: |
Canon T2i
T1i vs T2i |
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General | ||
Model Number: | T1i | V-LUX 2 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 500D, EOS Kiss X3 | |
Camera Format: | SLR | Mid-Sized |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $899.99 | $850.00 |
Street Price: | ||
Date Available: | 2009-05-01 | 2010-10-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
18.6 oz
(526 g)
includes batteries |
18.3 oz
(520 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm) |
4.9 x
3.1 x
3.7 in. (124 x 80 x 95 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 15.1 | 14.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.69 microns | 1.42 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 63 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 663 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4752 x 3168
(15.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2352 x 1568 (3.7 MP, 3:2) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 4320 x 2880 (12.4 MP, 3:2), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 4320 x 2432 (10.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.4 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (20)
1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1920x1080 (60i)
1280x720 (30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 320x240 (220) |
Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264, Linear PCM) | AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | n/a |
Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT, 14 elements in 10 groups, 3 Asph. and 3 ED elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 25 - 600mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.5 - 108mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 24.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 / f/5.6 - 38 | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5,2 (tele) - f/8 (up to f/11 in movie mode) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x ( Max. 96.0 x combined with Optical Zoom without Extra Optical Zoom ) |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | EVF; 202K dot color LCD; Approx. 100% coverage |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.54x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; H=12800 | Auto, iISO, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Manual setting, Manual measurement |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 35-zone evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field | Panorama Assist, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High Sensitivity, Flash Burst, Panning, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial Photo, Photo Frame, High Speed Movie |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2, 10, 10 (3shots) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | 0.3 - 9.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 1.0 - 5.1m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | CR2 RAW (14-bit) | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264, Linear PCM) | AVCHD / QT Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 40.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5 | |
Connections (extended): | Wired remote, HDMI-mini | DC Input, Mini-HDMI with Viera Link |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.38 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.4 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.16 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.111 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.27 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.089 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus Live View "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect)= 1.342s Full Autofocus Live View "Live Mode"(Contrast Detect)= 2.591s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 400 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E5 | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 7.2V, 895mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 xProprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional | Adobe Photoshop Elements, Adobe Premiere Elements |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Creative Auto, Live View with Face Detection, Periphery Illumination Correction, Auto Light Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority, HD Movies, HDMI-mini output. | Rebadged version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. |