Nikon Z6 vs Canon EOS Rebel T1i

This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon Z6 and Canon EOS Rebel T1i. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Nikon Z6

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Manufacturing

Nikon Z6 is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Rebel T1i is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.

Nikon Z6 were released 2018 and Canon EOS Rebel T1i was released 2009. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Nikon Z6	2018
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	2009

Type of camera

Nikon Z6 is a Mirrorless camera while Canon EOS Rebel T1i is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Nikon Z6 has a "Nikon FX"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel T1i has a "Canon APS-C"-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 **
Nikon Z6	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	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 (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Nikon Z6 has a 25 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel T1i has 15,1 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Nikon Z6	25 MP 24337152 pixels 6048 x 4024
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	15,1 MP 15054336 pixels 4752 x 3168

Nikon Z6 has a 62 % 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

Nikon Z6 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel T1i. Nikon Z6 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Canon EOS Rebel T1i has 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Nikon Z6	100-51200
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	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 Nikon Z6
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon Z6 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel T1i can shoot up to 3,4 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Nikon Z6	12
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	3,4

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Nikon Z6 and Canon EOS Rebel T1i 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.

Nikon Z6 weighs 675 gr (equal to 1.49 lb) which is 30% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T1i and its 520 gr (or 1.15 lb).

Camera	Weight
Nikon Z6	675 gr 1.49 lb
Canon EOS Rebel T1i	520 gr 1.15 lb