Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
Specifications
Entry-level DSLR Entry-level DSLR
June, 2008

General

 compared to recent entry-level DSLRs
"the rebel XS doesn't stand out from the competition as much as previous models."
dpreview.com | talking about the camera's overall-performance
Brand
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 Canon
Lowest price
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 $299.00
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Announced
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 June, 2008
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Sensor
"Great results even with default settings"
dpreview.com | talking about the camera's image-quality
Type
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 CMOS
Size
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 APS-C 22.2x14.8mm
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Crop factor
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 1.6x
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Megapixels
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 10.1 MP
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Light sensitivity
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 1,600 ISO
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Light sensitivity (boost)
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 None
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Sensor cleaning
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 Unknown

Sensor (Advanced)
True resolution
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 10.1 MP
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Native resolution
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 3888 x 2592
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Pixel size
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 32.6 µm²
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Screen
Type
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 LCD
Size
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 2.5"
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Resolution
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 230k dots
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Touch screen
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 No
Flips out
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 No
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Live view
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 Yes

Lenses
Lens availability
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 162 lenses
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Lens focus motor
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 Yes
Lens mount
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 Canon EF

Form factor
"Configurable "My menu" system makes the interface fast and friendly"
dpreview.com | talking about the camera's button-layout
"The Rebel XS is primarily made from three materials; a stainless steel chassis, the mirror box which is made of high-strength 'engineering plastic' and the body made of a special lightweight 'engineering plastic' which also provides some electromagnetic shielding."
dpreview.com | talking about the camera's build-quality
Size
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 126x98x65 mm
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Depth
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 2.6"
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Weight
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 502 g
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Interchangeable lenses
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 Yes
Waterproof
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 No
Weather sealed
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 No
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Viewfinder
Type
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 Pentamirror
Viewfinder size
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 0.50x
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Coverage
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 95%
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Movies
Format
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 None
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Autofocus
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 None
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Features
Panorama
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 No
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HDR
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 No
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3D
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 No
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Image stabilization
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 None
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Supports RAW
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 Yes
GPS
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 No

Performance
Startup delay
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 Unknown
Shutter lag
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 Unknown
Battery life
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 Unknown
Continuous shooting
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 3 fps
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Focus system
Autofocus
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 Contrast detection
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Focus points
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 Unknown
Cross type focus points
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 Unknown

Shutter
Max
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 1/4000s
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Min
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 30s

Flash
Built-in flash
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 Yes
Popup
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 Yes
External connection
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 Yes

Storage
Storage slots
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 1
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Supported formats
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 SD
MMC
SDHC

DXO Mark Scores
"Typical Canon CMOS noise-free images, remain detailed even at high sensitivities"
dpreview.com | talking about the camera's iso-noise
Image quality
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 62.0
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Color depth
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 22 bits
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Dynamic range
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 10.9 EV
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Low light performance
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 719 ISO
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