Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel T1iEOS Rebel XSi
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XTi
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T2i Canon EOS Rebel T1i
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.3 x 14.9 mm22.2 x 14.8 mm
      Total Pixels15.5 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15.1 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4752 x 31684272 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2353 x 15683088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Number of Focus Points99
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenFixed, Precision Matte
      Optics Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.54x0.54x
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview buttonEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically-controlled Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.4 fps3.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferJPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6
      RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
      Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range13.00 m13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Metering Range-0.5 to +18 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved; Manual: By AE lock buttonAutomatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
      Manual: By AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      DxO Low Light ISO663692
      DxO Color Depth21.721.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.510.8
      DxO Overall Score6361
      Video Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      Speaker
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5) E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5)
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Dimensions129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")
      Weight (inc. batteries)520 g (1.15 lb / 18.34 oz)524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.5"
      Package Weight3 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Battery PackLP-E5
      Battery Life440 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC
      Other Canon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec 2 sec or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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