Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs Canon EOS 500D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T1i and Canon EOS 500D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon EOS 500D

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

These two camera models were both released 2009.

Camera	Released
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	2009
Canon EOS 500D	2009

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

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 500D	80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T1i has a 15,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 500D has 15,1 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 500D	15,1 MP 15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	100-12800
Canon EOS 500D	100-12800

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 500D

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 500D can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	3,4
Canon EOS 500D	3,4

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 500D 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.

These two cameras weigh exactly the same so there is no difference there. Please see the details below.

Camera	Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	520 gr 1.15 lb
Canon EOS 500D	520 gr 1.15 lb