Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) and Leica M (Typ 240)

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) and Leica M (Typ 240) [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) ×
Leica M (Typ 240) ×
General
ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D)Leica M (Typ 240)
BrandCanonLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberT1iM (Typ 240)
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos 500d
  • eos kiss x3
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Camera formatSLRRangefinder
Release year (year)20092012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129139
Width (mm)6242
Height (mm)9880
Weight (g)526680
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon XSi-
SuccessorCanon T2iLeica M10M (T
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanon-
Effective megapixels (MP)15.124
Sensor formatAPS-C35mm
Sensor area (mm²)332.27864
Sensor width (mm)22.336
Sensor height (mm)14.924
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.696.05
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6384
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.724
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.513.3
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)6631,860
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2352 x 1568(3.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4752 x 3168(15.1 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1080(1.7 mp other)
  • 2976 x 1984(5.9 mp 3:2)
  • 4256 x 2823(12.0 mp other)
  • 5952 x 3976(23.7 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • .dng raw (14-bit
  • compressed or uncompressed)
  • jpeg
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)3.43
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)-30
Image Storage
Movie file format.MOV (H.264, Linear PCM)QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Composite video out+-
Ntsc/pal switchable video+-
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out+-
Hd video connectionHDMI-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SLeica M bayonet
LensCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS-
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 88.00-
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.00-
Zoom ratio (x)3-
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.29-
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)25-
Filter thread (mm)58-
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus+-
Auto focus type9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center pointN/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopterNon-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification
Focus peaking-+
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.540.68
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.870.68
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAuto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; H=12800Auto, ISO 200 to 6,400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to ISO 100
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent cool
  • fluorescent warm
  • kelvin setting (2000-13100k)
  • manual
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weightedOVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure+-
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority+-
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-fieldFilm Simulation Modes
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
  • control with center-weighted ttl pre-flash metering (with sca-3501/3502 adapter
  • first or second curtain sync.
  • or sca-3000 standard flash unit such as leica sf 24d/leica sf 58)
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)13-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeSCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • .dng raw (14-bit
  • compressed or uncompressed)
  • raw+jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
-
Pictbridge compliant+-
Dpof compliant+-
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ir: rc-1/rc-5
  • wired: rs-60e3
  • threaded cable release
Connections (extended)
  • hdmi-mini
  • wired remote
  • accessory port
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.4-
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.38-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)8-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.43
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-8
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.11-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.27-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus Live View "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect)= 1.342sFull Autofocus Live View "Live Mode"(Contrast Detect)= 2.591s-
Startup time (s)0.3-
Play -> record time (s)0.3-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.2-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)400-
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E5Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 xProprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • zoom browser ex / imagebrowser
  • free download of adobe lightroom for registered owners
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresCreative Auto, Live View with Face Detection, Periphery Illumination Correction, Auto Light Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority, HD Movies24MP CMOS sensor, Maestro processor, Live View with 10x focus magnification and focus peaking, 1080p Full HD movies



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