Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) and Nikon D5100

Comparison of Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) and Nikon D5100 [S]ave

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Nikon D5100 ×
Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D) ×
General
ModelNikon D5100Canon EOS Rebel T1i (EOS 500D)
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberD5100T1i
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 500d
  • eos kiss x3
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20112009
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)128129
Width (mm)7962
Height (mm)9798
Weight (g)829526
Waterproof--
PredecessorNikon D5000Canon XSi
SuccessorNikon D5200Canon T2i
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSonyCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)16.215.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)368.16332.27
Sensor width (mm)23.622.3
Sensor height (mm)15.614.9
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.794.69
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.51.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score8063
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.521.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.611.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,183663
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
  • 3696 x 2448(9.0 mp other)
  • 4928 x 3264(16.1 mp other)
  • 2352 x 1568(3.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4752 x 3168(15.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • nef (raw) 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.93.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x424
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV H.264/MPEG-4.MOV (H.264, Linear PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountNikon FCanon EF/EF-S
LensNIKKOR AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VRCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)27.00 - 83.0029.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.18 - 0.290.18 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2825
Filter thread (mm)5258
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type11 point TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 1000; Single-point, Dynamic and Auto Area modes9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR type; eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.78x magnification (50mm f/1.4 lens and infinity, -1.0m^1), 17.9mm eyepoint (-1SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.520.54
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.780.87
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600920,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen+-
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)3110
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; H=12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • direct sunlight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (7)
  • incandescent
  • manual
  • shade
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes3D Color Matrix Metering II (420-pixel RGB), Center-weighted (75% given to 8mm circle in the center), Spot (3.5mm circle (235-zone evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Scene (Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, CandlelightCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 18-300mm coveraqge
  • auto
  • auto slow sync
  • auto slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • auto with red-eye reduction
  • fill-flash
  • off
  • rear-curtain sync
  • rear-curtain with slow sync
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow sync
  • slow sync with red-eye reduction
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1213
Flash range descriptionLens dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation-3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot shoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdh
Uhs supportUHS-I-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • nef (raw) 14-bits
  • raw+jpeg
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional ml-l3 ir remote or mc-dc2 remote cord
  • ir: rc-1/rc-5
  • wired: rs-60e3
Connections (extended)
  • 3.5mm stereo mic jack
  • accessory terminal for wired remote (mc-dc2) or gps (gp-1)
  • dc-input via dummy battery ac adapter.
  • hdmi out (with cec)
  • hdmi-mini
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.730.4
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.770.38
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-8
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.77-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.93.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)100-
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)4-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)13-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)3.9-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)9-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.270.16
Shutter lag (full af, live view - dslr) (s)1.28-
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - dslr) (s)0.49-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.250.11
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.290.27
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.110.09
Shutter lag (notes)Optical Viewfinder:Wide-area AF: 0.408sLive View:Full AF lag: 1.28sPrefocused: 0.49sFull Autofocus Live View "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect)= 1.342sFull Autofocus Live View "Live Mode"(Contrast Detect)= 2.591s
Startup time (s)0.50.3
Play -> record time (s)0.40.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)43.2
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)660400
Battery form factorProprietary EN-EL14Proprietary LP-E5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 xProprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included+-
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • viewnx 2 cd-rom
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • zoom browser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features3" Vari-angle 921K-dot LCD, Full HD Videos (up to [email protected]), In-camera Special Effects, Night Vision mode, HDRCreative Auto, Live View with Face Detection, Periphery Illumination Correction, Auto Light Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority, HD Movies



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