Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T1i and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i were released 2009 and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II was released 2016. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	2009
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II	2016

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Canon EOS Rebel T1i has a "Canon APS-C"-sensor while Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has a "Canon Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Rebel T1i has a 15,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	15,1 MP 15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II	20 MP 19961856 pixels 5472 x 3648

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has a 33 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel T1i. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T1i. Canon EOS 1D X Mark II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Rebel T1i has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	100-12800
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II	100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T1i
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 1D X Mark II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T1i can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II can shoot up to 16 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	3,4
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II	16

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T1i and Canon EOS 1D X Mark II can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 1D X Mark II weighs 1530 gr (equal to 3.37 lb) which is 194% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T1i and its 520 gr (or 1.15 lb).

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	520 gr 1.15 lb
Canon EOS 1D X Mark II	1530 gr 3.37 lb