Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs Canon EOS 80D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T1i and Canon EOS 80D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon EOS 80D

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Rebel T1i were released 2009 and Canon EOS 80D 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 80D	2016

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 80D	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

Canon EOS Rebel T1i has a 15,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 80D has 24 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 80D	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

Canon EOS 80D has a 59 % 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 80D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T1i. Canon EOS 80D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Canon EOS Rebel T1i has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	100-12800
Canon EOS 80D	100-16000

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 80D

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 80D can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	3,4
Canon EOS 80D	7

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 80D 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 80D weighs 730 gr (equal to 1.61 lb) which is 40% 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 80D	730 gr 1.61 lb