- 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.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.0 megapixels
- 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus VG-120 Review.
| Links | ||
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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 | VG-120 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 500D, EOS Kiss X3 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Ultra Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $899.99 | $139.99 |
| Street Price: | $121.27 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-05-01 | 2011-01-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
18.6 oz
(526 g)
includes batteries |
4.2 oz (120 g) |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm) |
3.8 x
2.2 x
0.8 in. (96 x 57 x 19 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 15.1 | 14.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
| Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.69 microns | 1.44 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
| Color Filter Type: | 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) |
4288 x 3216
(13.8 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit) | JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (20)
1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30) |
1280x720 (30/15)
640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264, Linear PCM) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | n/a |
| Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Olympus lens; 7 elements in 5 groups, with 5 aspherical elements |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 26 - 130mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.7 - 23.5mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 5.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 / f/5.6 - 38 | f/2.8 (wide) / f/6.5 (tele) - ??? |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
7 cm to Infinity 2.8 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
| 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 | CCD contrast detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
| 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 | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| 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, High Auto, 80, 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, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/2000 - 4 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 35-zone evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted | Digital ESP Metering, Face Detection AE |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field | Intelligent Auto, Program Auto, Digital Image Stabilization, Magic Filter, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. LANDSCAPE, 3. NIGHT, 4. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 5. SPORT, 6. INDOOR, 7. CANDLE, 8. SELF PORTRAIT, 9. SUNSET, 10. FIREWORKS, 11. CUISINE, 12. BEACH & SNOW, 13. DOCUMENTS, 14. PET), HD Movie; Magic Filter(Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle) |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 12 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, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 16.1ft (4.9m), Tele: 1.97ft (0.6m) - 6.9ft (2.1m) at ISO 800 |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
| Uncompressed Format: | CR2 RAW (14-bit) | |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264, Linear PCM) | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 49.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| 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 | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5 | |
| Connections (extended): | Wired remote, HDMI-mini | Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output) |
| 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 | 0.8 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 200 |
| 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): | 160 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 400 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E5 | Proprietary LI-70B |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 xProprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LI-70B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional | OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM |
| 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. | 720p videos, Magic Filters (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-eye, Soft Focus, Drawing, Sparkle, Punk), AF Tracking, "Perfect Fix" In-Camera Editing. Available in silver, black and red. |
