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Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs Canon Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit

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Key differences

The Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM has 6 MP more megapixel (approx.) than the Canon Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit (21.1 MP vs 15.1 MP). The Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM has 6.5 MP more total megapixels than the Canon Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit (22 MP vs 15.5 MP). The Canon Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit has 2.5 more minimum aperture number than the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM (3.5 vs 1). Maximum image resolution: 5616 x 3744 pixels on the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, 4752 x 3168 pixels on the Canon Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit. Still image resolution(s): 2784 x 1856,3861 x 2574,4080 x 2720 on the Canon 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, 2352 x 1568,3456 x 2304,4752 x 3168 on the Canon Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit.

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:21.1 MP
    • Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit:15.1 MP
  • Maximum image resolution
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:5616 x 3744 pixels
    • Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit:4752 x 3168 pixels
  • Total megapixels
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:22 MP
    • Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit:15.5 MP
  • Focal length range
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:70 - 200 mm
    • Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit:18 - 55 mm
  • Minimum aperture number
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:1
    • Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit:3.5
  • Maximum aperture number
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:2.8
    • Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit:5.6
  • Lens structure (elements/groups)
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:23/19
    • Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit:11/9
  • Lens type
    • 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM:Telephoto
    • Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit:Standard zoom

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Comparison of 5D Mark II + EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM, Rebel T1i + EF-S 18-55mm IS Kit
112 specifications
Picture quality4 differ
Camera typeSLR Camera KitSLR Camera Kit
Megapixel (approx.)Differs21.1 MP15.1 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Maximum image resolutionDiffers5616 x 3744 pixels4752 x 3168 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Differs2784 x 1856,3861 x 2574,4080 x 27202352 x 1568,3456 x 2304,4752 x 3168
Image stabilizerNoNo
Supported aspect ratios3:23:2
Total megapixelsDiffers22 MP15.5 MP
Image sensor size (W x H)Known for one36 x 24 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Lens system5 differ
Focal length rangeDiffers70 - 200 mm18 - 55 mm
Minimum aperture numberDiffers13.5
Maximum aperture numberDiffers2.85.6
Lens structure (elements/groups)Differs23/1911/9
Lens typeDiffersTelephotoStandard zoom
Filter sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 mm
Lens mount interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCanon EF, Canon EF-S
Focusingidentical
FocusTTLTTL
Focus adjustmentKnown for oneAuto/ManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto focusing (AF) modesSingle Auto FocusSingle Auto Focus
Closest focusing distanceKnown for one1.2 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamYesYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Focus (AF) object detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFace
Exposure4 differ
ISO sensitivity (min)100100
ISO sensitivity (max)Differs64003200
ISO sensitivityDiffers100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2250, 3200, 6400, Auto100, 3200, Auto
Light exposure modesDiffersAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AEAuto, Manual
Light exposure controlKnown for oneProgram AEUnknown — not stated by the source
Light exposure correction± 2EV (1/3EV step)± 2EV (1/3EV step)
Light meteringDiffersCentre-weighted, Evaluative (Multi-pattern), SpotCentre-weighted, Spot
Auto Exposure (AE) lockYesYes
Shutter2 differ
Fastest camera shutter speedDiffers1/8000 s1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speed30 s30 s
Camera shutter typeDiffersElectronicMechanical
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Flash off, Flash onAuto
Flash exposure lockYesYes
Flash exposure compensationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Flash exposure correctionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source±2EV (1/2, 1/3 EV step)
Flash guide numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 m
Flash recharging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 s
Videoidentical
Video recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum video resolution1920 x 1080 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneFull HDUnknown — not stated by the source
Video resolutionsKnown for one640 x 480 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog signal format systemKnown for onePALUnknown — not stated by the source
Motion JPEG frame rateKnown for one30 fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Video formats supportedH.264, MOVH.264, MOV
Audioidentical
Built-in microphoneYesYes
Voice recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCM
Memory1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCFSD, SDHC
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Displayidentical
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonal7.62 cm (3")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)920000 pixels920000 pixels
Field of view100%100%
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Viewfinder1 differ
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
MagnificationDiffers0.71x0.87x
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeYesYes
USB version2.02.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneWireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera5 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, TungstenAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesDiffersPortrait, LandscapePortrait, Self-portrait, Landscape
Shooting modesKnown for oneAperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Shutter priorityUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo effectsDiffersNeutralBlack&White, Neutral
Self-timer delay2,10 s2,10 s
Camera playbackDiffersMovie, Single image, Slide showMovie, Single image, Thumbnails
Camera file systemDiffersDPOF 1.1, Exif 2.2DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1
Custom colourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HistogramYesYes
Image quality adjustmentKnown for oneBrightnessUnknown — not stated by the source
Live viewYesYes
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, UkrainianArabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Czech, Danish, German, Dutch, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian
Orientation sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Playback zoom (max)Known for one10xUnknown — not stated by the source
Image processorKnown for oneDIGIC 4Unknown — not stated by the source
Image editingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRotating
Start-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 ms
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
DustproofKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for oneMagnesiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (CIPA standard)Differs850 shots400 shots
Battery typeDiffersLP-E6LP-E5
Number of batteries supported11
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 40 °C32 - 104 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 80%0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers152 mm128.8 mm
DepthDiffers75 mm61.9 mm
HeightDiffers113.5 mm97.5 mm
WeightDiffers810 g480 g
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedYesYes
Battery charger includedYesYes
Hand strapKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAV, USB
Other features1 differ
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera shutter speedDiffers30 - 1/8000 s30 - 1/4000 s
Digital SLRKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
FrameKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMI ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
On/off switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Video memory capacityKnown for one4GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Video capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Aperture range (F-F)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 - 5.6
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows OS Mac OS
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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