Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS is also often compared to pro DSLRs and super zooms. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS's top rivals come from Canon (such as the Rebel T3 and the Rebel T2i) and Nikon (such as the D3000 and the D3100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel XS compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it lets you preview your photos on the screen, has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD) and is thinner (2.6" vs 3.1").

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 720p @ 30fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 1,040k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (10.1 MP vs 17.9 MP) and users slower contrast detection autofocus (contrast detection vs phase detection).

Canon Rebel T3 2 years newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the Rebel XS) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significantly larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the Rebel XS) Significantly larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.6" common strengths of the T3 and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Inexpensive: $333.00 vs $299.00 Light weight: 459 g vs 502 g
	Compare the Rebel T3 vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Nikon D3000 1 year newer $449 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3000 (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significantly larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm Significant disadvantages of the D3000 (vs the Rebel XS) No live view Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS Doesn't have a built-in focus motor common strengths of the D3000 and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 162 lenses Very small: Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Very thin: 2.5" vs 2.6"
	Compare the Nikon D3000 vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon Rebel T2i 1 year newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the Rebel XS) None found common strengths of the T2i and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 2.6"
	Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi 1 year older $749 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XTi (vs the Rebel XS) None found Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XTi (vs the Rebel XS) No live view common strengths of the Rebel XTi and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Very small: Prosumer size 127x94x65 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Very thin: 2.6" vs 2.6"
	Compare the Rebel XTi vs the Rebel XS
Canon Rebel T3i 2 years newer $619 - $700 (body only) $745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the Rebel XS) Significantly larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.6" common strengths of the T3i and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses
	Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 4 months older $468 (body only) $600 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the Rebel XS) None found common strengths of the Rebel XSi and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Very thin: 2.4" vs 2.6"
	Compare the Rebel XSi vs the Rebel XS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel XS compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has slightly more color depth (22 bits vs 21.8 bits), lets you preview your photos on the screen, is newer (june, 2008 vs august, 2007), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs professional size 140x111x78 mm) and has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD).

However, on average it has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.9 EV vs 11.4 EV), has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), slightly smaller viewfinder (0.50x vs 0.59x) and takes slightly lower resolution photos (10.1 MP vs 15.1 MP).

Canon EOS 60D 2 years newer $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the Rebel XS) Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.6" common strengths of the 60D and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon EOS 40D 9 months older $650 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots faster: 6.5 fps vs 3 fps Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 40D (vs the Rebel XS) Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.6" Heavier: 822 g vs 502 g common strengths of the 40D and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 40D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon EOS 7D 1 year newer $1,549 - $1,821 (body only) $1,620 - $1,849 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the Rebel XS) Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.6" Significantly heavier: 860 g vs 502 g common strengths of the 7D and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon EOS 50D similar age $1,282 - $1,300 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the Rebel XS) Worse color depth: 21.8 bits vs 22 bits Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.6" Heavier: 822 g vs 502 g common strengths of the 50D and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Nikon D70 4 years older	Significant advantages of the D70 (vs the Rebel XS) Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the D70 (vs the Rebel XS) Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 22 bits Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 2.5" Significantly worse image quality: 50.0 vs 62.0 common strengths of the D70 and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 140x111x78 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Nikon D70 vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Nikon D200 2 years older $1,300 (body only)	Significant advantages of the D200 (vs the Rebel XS) Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Weather sealed Larger viewfinder: 0.62x vs 0.50x Significant disadvantages of the D200 (vs the Rebel XS) No live view Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS Larger: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm common strengths of the D200 and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 147x113x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Supports RAW
	Compare the Nikon D200 vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel XS compared to super zoom competitors include: it is slightly smaller (prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs professional size 123x92x108 mm), takes slightly higher resolution photos (10.1 MP vs 9.7 MP), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD), has a much larger sensor (APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm) and is thinner (2.6" vs 4.3").

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3 fps vs 10 fps).

Canon Powershot SX40 3 years newer $347 - $380	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the Rebel XS) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the SX40 (vs the Rebel XS) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm Significantly larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Built-in lens only common strengths of the SX40 and Rebel XS Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS Support external flash Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror
	Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Nikon Coolpix P500 2 years newer $300	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the Rebel XS) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the Rebel XS) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm Built-in lens only No RAW support common strengths of the P500 and Rebel XS Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Nikon Coolpix P510 3 years newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the Rebel XS) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Much higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the Rebel XS) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm Built-in lens only No RAW support common strengths of the P510 and Rebel XS Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS 2 years newer $420	Significant advantages of the SX30 IS (vs the Rebel XS) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Has a flip-out screen Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the SX30 IS (vs the Rebel XS) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm Significantly larger: Professional size 123x92x108 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Built-in lens only common strengths of the SX30 IS and Rebel XS Support external flash Viewfinders: Digital vs Pentamirror Fast max shutter speeds: 1/3200 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second
	Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS