Compare Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens to Nikon D5000 Digital Camera

  Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens

Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens

Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000 Digital Camera

Product Description
The Journey Continues. The EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4... More
The Journey Continues. The EOS Rebel T1i is packed with features, both refined and new. In addition to its admirable performance with an all-new 15.1 Megapixel Canon CMOS sensor, DIGIC 4 Image Processor, a 3.0-inch Clear View LCD with anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coating, and compatibility with the EOS System of lenses and Speedlites, the EOS Rebel T1i adds remarkable Full HD video capture at resolutions up to 1920 x 1080. An HDMI port allows for quick connections to high definition TVs and monitors for easy viewing of your stills and video. The entire operation is simple and easy even if you are a beginner. You ll have uncompromised EOS Digital performance with power and flexibility right in the palm of your hand. Less
Compact and powerful, the D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities with breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality. Coupled with Nikon s Expeed image... More
Compact and powerful, the D5000 is a remarkable blend of simplicity and advanced D-SLR capabilities with breathtaking 12.3-megapixel image quality. Coupled with Nikon s Expeed image processing and Nikkor optics, breathtaking picture quality is assured. Record 720p HD movie clips enhanced by Nikkor interchangeable lens quality and versatility. Less
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Key Features   
Digital Zoom - Without Digital Zoom
HD Recording Format 1080p (HDTV) • 720p (HDTV) 1080p (HDTV)
Camera Type SLR/Professional SLR/Professional
Weight 1.06 lb. 1.24 lb.
LCD Screen Size 3 in. 3 in.
Resolution 15.5 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Optical Zoom - 3.1x
Features Image Stabilization • Motion Detection • Red-eye Correction • Face Detection -
Image Quality   
Camera Resolution 15.5 Megapixel 16.9 Megapixel
Image Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Image Resolutions 3456 x 2304 • 4752 x 3168 • 2352 x 1568 3216 x 2136 • 2144 x 1424 • 4928 x 3264
Video   
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480 (VGA) • 320 x 216 • HD (1280 x 720)
Video Format QuickTime • HD (High Definition) AVI • HD (High Definition)
Lens   
Optical Zoom - 3.1x
Interchangeable Lens Interchangeable Lenses Interchangeable Lenses
Focus Type Autofocus Autofocus & Manual Focus
Focal Length 18 - 55 mm 18 - 55 mm
35mm Zoom Lens 29 - 88 mm -
Exposure Control   
Aperture Range f22/f38 (w/t) -
Shutter Speed 1/60 - 1/4000 sec 1/2 - 1/4000 sec
White Balance Auto • Manual • Daylight / Sunny (Preset) • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Tungsten (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset) Auto • Cloudy (Preset) • Fluorescent (Preset) • Incandescent (Preset) • Shade (Preset) • Flash (Preset)
Frames Per Second 3.4 Frames 30 Frames
Flash   
Flash Functions Auto Flash Flash Off • Auto Flash • Manual
ISO Speeds Auto • 100 • 3200 • 6400 • 12800 Auto • 100 • 200 • 3200 • 6400
Flash Type Built-In & External Built-In & External
Storage   
File Size (High Res.) 20.2 MB (6 images on 128MB card) -
Memory Type SD Card • SDHC Card SD Card
Compression Type JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0 JPEG • Raw Image • DPOF • EXIF 2.21 • DCF 2.0
File Size (Low Res.) 0.9 MB (about 142 images on 128MB card) -
Compression Modes Fine • Uncompressed -
Included Features   
Tripod Mount - With Tripod Mount
Self Timer 2 Sec. • 10 Sec. 2 Sec. • 5 Sec. • 10 Sec. • 20 Sec.
Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone With Built-in Microphone
Viewfinder / Display   
LCD Protected Position Without LCD Protected Position -
Viewfinder Optical (Through-the-lens) Optical
LCD Screen Resolution 920,000 pixels -
Display Type With LCD Screen With LCD Screen
Interfaces   
Video Interface Video Out -
Interface Type USB 2.0 • HDMI USB 2.0 • HDMI
Power Supply   
Battery Type Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery
Battery Life 500 Images -
Dimensions   
Width 13 cm 12.7 cm
Weight 480.81 gr 562.45 gr
Height 3.8 in. 3.8 in.
Depth 2.4 in. 3.1 in.
Warranty   
Warranty 1 Year -
Miscellaneous   
UPC 579769965696 18208254781
Product ID 84124229 107626938
Release Date May, 2009 -
Included Accessories Software • USB Cable • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery Software • USB Cable • Driver • Battery Charger • Strap • AV Cable • Li-Ion Rechargable Battery
Family Line Canon EOS Nikon D
Product MPN   
MPN 3818B002 D51001855
 
Consumer Reviews
Canon EOS 500D / Digital Rebel T1i with 18-55mm lens
Canon Rebel T1i / EOS 500D Digital Camera with 18-55mm lens
From $649.00
Nikon D5000
Nikon D5000 Digital Camera
From $539.00

Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 28 user reviews
93% recommend this product
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (9)
  • Great Design (7)
  • Rich Features (6)
  • Easy to Use (4)
  • Lightweight (3)
  • Stylish (3)
  • Powerful Zoom (3)
  • Rechargeable (2)
  • Nice Screen (2)
  • Quality Construction (2)
Cons
  • Shutter Lag (1)
  • expensive (1)
  • Slower in continuous shooting (1)
  • Limited video capabilites (1)
  • Heavy (1)
  • Bulky (1)
Good For
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Outdoors (7)
  • Travel (6)
  • Special Events (6)
  • Action (3)
  • Portraits (3)
  • Home (2)
  • pictures to put on Websites (2)
  • Beach (2)
  • Gifts (2)
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Consumer Reviews

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Canon EOS 500D / Rebel T1i 15-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS Lens

bydkozin Jun 16, 2009
45 Helpfuls 46 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Excellent-looking photos, build quality, compact and light for SLR, resolution, HD movie...
Cons Price, 1080p at only 20 fps
Recommended it? Yes

Technology is a great thing. Whether deflation is here is a subject of debate among economists. If properly defined as a contraction of money supply and credit, then it is. But regardless of this, digital cameras definitely provide ever increasing amounts of features and performance for the... Read full review »

2

Good overall Camera for beginners with money!

byhgw139 Jul 18, 2011
18 Helpfuls 19 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros very light, easy to navigate the menu, good ergonomic design
Cons expensive, manual over complicated
Recommended it? Yes

I have recently purchased the Canon 500D, I bought the standard kit so came with the main body, 18-55mm lens (with covers), battery, battery charger and camera strap (need to purchase SD card/memory card separately). I took it out of the box and was pleasantly surprised how light it was even with... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.8
Based on 25 user reviews
100% recommend this product
5 stars
20
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Pros
  • Excellent Picture Quality (6)
  • Great Design (6)
  • Easy to Use (5)
  • Quality Construction (3)
  • Compact (2)
  • Nice Screen (1)
  • Lightweight (1)
  • Good Value (1)
  • Rich Features (1)
  • Long Battery Life (1)
Cons
  • Heavy (4)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Manual focus only in video mod (1)
  • Short Battery Life (1)
  • none (1)
  • No auto focus motor (1)
Good For
  • Outdoors (9)
  • Everyday Use (8)
  • Home (7)
  • Travel (7)
  • Gifts (2)
  • Office (1)
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Consumer Reviews

4

Great quality pictures, amazing camera!

bylex831 Aug 9, 2011
20 Helpfuls 21 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Great quality, easy to use, great settings, has video, good LCD screen
Cons Video quality is not as good as it could be
Recommended it? Yes

I purchased this camera just over a year ago and I am in love with it. I was just starting out with photography, and this camera made it very easy and less confusing. The pre-set settings (Portrait, Landscape, etc.) take such great pictures that it was only until recently that I even bothered to... Read full review »

9

Nikon Quality

byALLPA Sep 8, 2011
15 Helpfuls 16 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Takes Nikon Accessories
Cons Difficult manual Focus, could use splilt image.
Recommended it? Yes

This is a camera that lives up to the Nikon name.  Quality optics, solid body and a familiar feel for those who have film Nikons.  I'm impressed with the sharpness and resolution of 12 Megapixels, the outstanding color and the flexibility of the settings.I've gotten rave reviews of the... Read full review »

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