subject: The Digital Rebel T1i Faces the Competition [print this page] The Digital Rebel T1i Faces the Competition
Not that it makes as a lot a distinction as you may well suppose, but the D90 Digital SLR has a puny (12.3MP) image sensor than the far more cost-effective T1i Rebel (15.1MP). Utilizing those specifications and applying a bit of frequent sense would lead a non technical individual to believe that the digital rebel T1i is by far the smarter buy.
As with numerous an additional issues in this world and digital SLRs issues aren't usually as apparent as they needs to be. The image sensor utilized by Canon at present, isn't their optimum sensor.
Do not on the other hand, begin believing everything you read on digital SLR packaging. The APS-C sensor deployed within the Rebel SLR T1i, will likely be severely tested to deal with 15.1 megapixels within the most effective of situations.
To accomplish a higher megapixel rate, Canon selected to place the pixels closer , and to use smaller pixels than the Nikon D90 12.3MP uses. It's most commonly utilized method to get far more pixels to fit on a smaller area. An additional accurate indicator of image top quality than mega-pixels, is pixel density. In this case, the Nikon D90 12.3MP comes in with a lot much better numbers (lower is much better here) of three.three vs 4.5 for the Canon Rebel T1i.
You can find a couple of other considerations to prepare for, when purchasing a camera that has too numerous crowded pixels. As you go in search of additional lenses, you will discover, that extra megapixels commonly means dropping extra dollars on pricey lenses. The lenses created to work with high megapixel camera are created to resolve much better, and virtually usually price the photographer.
Surprisingly though, the lens that's typically supplied (EF-S f/3.5-5.6 18-55mm IS) by the manufacturer with the T1i, isn't 1 of those which is gifted at managing higher megapixel counts. We would never think about this standard lens for use with the T1i SLR, and would instead suggest investing a couple additional bucks in 1 of Canon's additional precise zoom lenses like for instance the 17-85mm Canon EF-S IS or the 18-200mm Canon EF-S instead.
Hang on a moment, as I'm not even near completed highlighting the troubles with excessive pixel density. Excessive pixel density can adversely affect diffraction, dynamic range, and ISO. Upon further scrutiny, it would appear that our 1st assumption of the T1i SLR being far better bang for the buck was slightly mislaid.
A well-thought-of quantify of image sensors making use of RAW data, is offered by DxOMark. Dx O Mark testing isn't yet completed, but the digital rebel T1i uses the Canon EOS 50D sensor. The testing has shown, that the D90 SLR image sensor is considerably much better than the Canon 50D sensor. The EOS 50D test data needs to be quite close to the T1i SLR DxOMark testing, once it's made readily available.
