Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D vs Sony NEX-5N
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Optics
Video
Features
Storage & Battery
Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D
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Brand
Canon
Sony
Model
EOS Rebel T1i / 500D
NEX-5N
Released
2009
2011
Announcement Date
March 25, 2009
August 24, 2011
Camera Type
DSLR
MirrorlessCamera Size
Camera Weight
Optics
Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D
Sony NEX-5N
Megapixels
15.1 MP
16.1 MP
Image Resolution
4752 x 3168 px
4912 x 3264 px
Sensor Type
CMOS
CMOS
Sensor Size
14.9 x 22.3 mm
15.6 x 23.5 mm
Sensor Format
APS-CAPS-CFrame Rate
3.4 fps
10 fps
Lens Mount
Canon EF-S
Sony E
Image Processor
Digic 4
Bionz
Aspect Ratio
3:23:2Minimum ISO (Native)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Native)
6,400
25,600
Minimum ISO (Expanded)
100
100
Maximum ISO (Expanded)
12800
25600
Minimum Shutter Speed
30 s
30 s
Maximum Shutter Speed
1/ 4000 s
1/ 4000 s
Autofocus Points
9
25
In-body Stabilization
Viewfinder Type
Optical (pentamirror)
None
Video
Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D
Sony NEX-5N
Video
Max Video Resolution
Full HDFull HDMax Video Dimensions
1922 x 1080 px
1920 x 1080 px
Max Video Frame Rate
30 p
60 p
Time-Lapse Built In
Video File Format
MOV
MP4
Features
Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D
Sony NEX-5N
Built-in Flash
External Flash
GPS
Weather Sealing
Screen Type
LCD
LCD
Touch Screen
Screen Size
3"3"Screen Resolution
920,000 dots
920,000 dots
Flip Screen
Live View
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Storage and Battery
Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D
Sony NEX-5N
Memory Card
SD / SDHC
SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo / Pro-HG Duo
Dual Memory Card Slots
Battery Type
LP-E5
NPFW50
Battery Life
440 shots
460 shots
USB Charging
Overall Score
Portrait (Color Depth)
21.7 bits
23.6 bits
Landscape (Dynamic Range)
11.5 EVs
12.7 EVs
Sports (Low-Light ISO)
663
1079
Scores
Canon EOS Rebel T1i / 500D
Sony NEX-5N
User Scores
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