Canon EOS Rebel T1i vs. Nikon D5000

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Imaging: 15.1MP APS-C-size CMOS sensor (A/D, 14-bit).

LCD: Fixed 3-inch, 920,000-dot.

ISO range: ISO 100-12,800 (extended).

Video: 1920x1080-pixel HD, 20 fps, 12 min/clip; 1280x720-pixel HD, 30 fps, 18 min/clip; 640x480-pixel, 30 fps, 24 min/clip. Mono sound via built-in mic.

Burst rate: 170 (Large Fine) JPEGs or 9 RAW at 3.4 fps.

AF: 9-point diamond pattern with high-precision center crosstype sensor, 8 linear sensors.

Metering: 35-zone evaluative, centerweighted, limited-area, and spot.

Battery: LP-E5, 400 shots per charge (50% with flash).

Flash: GN 43 (ISO 100, feet); coverage angle, 17mm lens. No wireless TTL control from pop-up.

Lens compatibility: All Canon EF and EF-S lenses. 1.6X lens factor.

Size/weight (body only): 5.1x3.8x2.4 in.; 1.06 lb.

Est. street price: $800, body only; $900 with 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS lens.

Nikon D5000

Imaging: 12.3MP APS-C-size CMOS sensor (A/D, 12-bit).

LCD: Articulating 2.7-inch, 230,000-dot. ISO range: ISO 100-6400 (extended).

Video: 1280x720-pixel HD, 24 fps, 5 min/clip; 640x480-pixel, 30 fps, 20 min/clip. Mono sound via built-in mic.

Burst rate: 100 (Large Normal) JPEGs or 9 RAW at 4 fps.

AF: 11-point box pattern with center cross-type sensor, 10 linear sensors.

Metering: 420-pixel 3D Color Matrix evaluative, centerweighted, and spot.

Battery: ENEL9a, 510 shots per charge (50% with flash).

Flash: GN 56; coverage angle not yet available. No wireless TTL control from pop-up.

Lens compatibility: AF-S Nikkor lenses with autofocus; all other Nikkors with manual focus. 1.5X lens factor.

Size/weight (body only): 5x4.1x3.1 in.; 1.25 lb.

Est. street price: $730, body only; $850 with 18-55mm f/3.5- 5.6 AF Nikkor VR lens; $1,100 in twolens kit with added 55-200mm f/4-5.6.