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

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

Attribute
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) ×
Leica M-P (Typ 240) ×
General
ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D)Leica M-P (Typ 240)
BrandCanonLeica
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/http://us.leica-camera.com/
Model numberT1iM-P (Typ 240)
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos 500d
  • eos kiss x3
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Camera formatSLRRangefinder
Release year (year)20092014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129139
Width (mm)6242
Height (mm)9880
Weight (g)526680
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon XSi-
SuccessorCanon T2i-
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)920,000921,600
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 - 32
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
  • contact strip for multifunction hand grip m
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)-24
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 MoviesUpdated Leica M Typ 240 with: Scratch resistant display-cover made of sapphire glass, large 2GB double sized image buffer



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