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 D3100 and the D3000)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel XS compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a built-in focus motor and is thinner (2.6" vs 2.9").

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a much smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 1,040k dots), takes significantly lower resolution photos (10.1 MP vs 14.2 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

Canon Rebel T3 2 years newer $379 (body only) $460 - $550 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the Rebel XS) Significantly larger screen: 2.7" vs 2.5" Better maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the Rebel XS) Significantly larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Significantly thicker: 3.1" vs 2.6" common strengths of the T3 and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Light weight: 459 g vs 502 g
	Compare the Rebel T3 vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon Rebel T2i 1 year newer $499 - $949 (body only) $579 - $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 Fairly 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
Nikon D3100 2 years newer $500 - $984 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 719 ISO Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the Rebel XS) Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Thicker: 2.9" vs 2.6" common strengths of the D3100 and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Light weight: 505 g vs 502 g
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Nikon D3000 1 year newer $677 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3000 (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" 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 Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Has a CCD-family sensor: CCD vs CMOS common strengths of the D3000 and Rebel XS Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly 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 T3i 2 years newer $609 - $800 (body only) $709 - $1,180 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 Significantly 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 $485 (body only) $629 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XSi (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" 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 Fairly 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 20.4 bits), lets you preview your photos on the screen, is slightly smaller (prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs professional size 140x111x78 mm), 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 1080p @ 30fps), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.9 EV vs 11.4 EV), has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and slightly smaller viewfinder (0.50x vs 0.59x).

Canon EOS 40D 9 months older $1,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots significantly 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 heavier: 822 g vs 502 g Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.6" 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 Thin: 2.9" vs 2.6"
	Compare the EOS 40D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon EOS 60D 2 years newer $899 - $1,304 (body only) $1,138 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (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 60D (vs the Rebel XS) Larger: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Significantly thicker: 3.1" vs 2.6" Heavier: 755 g vs 502 g 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 Light weight: 755 g vs 502 g
	Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon EOS 7D 1 year newer $1,329 - $1,821 (body only) $1,498 - $1,800 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the Rebel XS) Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the Rebel XS) Larger: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Significantly heavier: 860 g vs 502 g Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.6" 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 Thin: 2.9" vs 2.6"
	Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Canon EOS 50D similar age $1,282 - $1,299 (body only) $1,625 28-135mm lens	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 Shoots faster: 6.3 fps vs 3 fps Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the Rebel XS) Significantly heavier: 822 g vs 502 g Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.6" 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 Thin: 2.9" vs 2.6"
	Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XS
Nikon D70 4 years older $1,120 18-125mm lens	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 Light weight: 679 g vs 502 g
	Compare the Nikon D70 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 significantly smaller (prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs large 130x90x126 mm), has a much larger sensor (APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm), is thinner (2.6" vs 5"), is slightly lighter (502 g vs 666 g) and shoots RAW.

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 24fps), has a significantly smaller screen (2.5" vs 3.0"), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens), significantly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (3 fps vs 8 fps).

Nikon Coolpix P500 2 years newer $339 - $350	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the Rebel XS) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has a flip-out screen 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 Inexpensive: $339.00 vs $334.00
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 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
Canon Powershot SX40 3 years newer $379	Significant advantages of the SX40 (vs the Rebel XS) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Video autofocus: Contrast detection vs None Image stabilization: Lens vs None 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
Fujifilm FinePix HS20 2 years newer $310 - $475	Significant advantages of the HS20 (vs the Rebel XS) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Better maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 1,600 ISO Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Significant disadvantages of the HS20 (vs the Rebel XS) Much smaller sensor: 1/2" 6.4x4.8mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm Much larger: Large 130x90x126 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Built-in lens only common strengths of the HS20 and Rebel XS Capture very high resolution images: 10.6 MP vs 10.1 MP Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS RAW support
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS20 EXR vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Fujifilm FinePix HS10 1 year newer $496	Significant advantages of the HS10 (vs the Rebel XS) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much larger screen: 3.0" vs 2.5" Has a flip-out screen Significant disadvantages of the HS10 (vs the Rebel XS) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs APS-C 22.2x14.8mm Much larger: Large 131x91x126 mm vs Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm Built-in lens only common strengths of the HS10 and Rebel XS Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS RAW support Support external flash
	Compare the Fujifilm FinePix HS10 vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS