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Predecessor: |
Canon XSi
XSi vs T1i
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Canon XS
XS vs T3
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Successor: |
Canon T2i
T1i vs T2i
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Canon T5
T3 vs T5
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Model Number: |
T1i |
T3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
EOS 500D, EOS Kiss X3 |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$899.99 |
$599.99 |
Street Price: |
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$199.00 |
Date Available: |
2009-05-01 |
2011-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
18.6 oz
(526 g)
includes batteries
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24.8 oz
(702 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.4 in.
(129 x
98 x
62 mm)
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5.1 x
3.9 x
3.1 in.
(130 x
100 x
78 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
15.1 |
12.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
323.4mm2 (22.00mm x 14.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.69 microns |
5.15 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
63 |
62 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.7 |
21.9 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.5 |
11.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
663 |
755 |
Image Resolution: |
4752 x 3168
(15.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2352 x 1568
(3.7 MP,
3:2) |
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3088 x 2056
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 2256 x 1504
(3.4 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2), 720 x 480
(0.3 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.4 |
2.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (20)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1280x720 (30/25)
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Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264, Linear PCM) |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
29 -
88mm
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29 -
88mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 / f/5.6 - 38 |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point |
Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9 points; 1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.54x |
0.50x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.87x |
0.80x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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230,400 dots
(76,800 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto (100-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400; H=12800 |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
35-zone evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted |
63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE |
Self Timer: |
10 or 2 seconds |
10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction |
E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
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9.2 m /
30.2 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
.MOV (H.264, Linear PCM) |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5 |
Optional Wired (RS-60E3) |
Connections (extended): |
Wired remote, HDMI-mini |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.40 |
0.42 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.38 |
0.42 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
8 |
4 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.76 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.4 |
2.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
Unlimited |
17 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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2.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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3 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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1.4 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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1 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.16 seconds |
0.31 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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0.93 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.099 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.111 seconds |
0.134 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.27 seconds |
0.32 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.089 seconds |
0.113 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus Live View "Quick Mode"(Phase Detect)= 1.342s
Full Autofocus Live View "Live Mode"(Contrast Detect)= 2.591s |
Optical Viewfinder:
Wide-area AF lag: 0.190s
Live View AF lags:
Phase Detect = 1.244s
Contrast Detect = 0.927s
Prefocused = 0.099s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.2 seconds |
1.8 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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220 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
400 shots |
700 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E5 |
Proprietary LP-E10 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 xProprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch) |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
Notes & Features: |
Creative Auto, Live View with Face Detection, Periphery Illumination Correction, Auto Light Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority, HD Movies, HDMI-mini output. |
Feature Guide, Basic + Function, Video Snapshot, 720p Movies. |