Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi is also often compared to pro DSLRs. The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi'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 XSi compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has slightly less startup delay (400 ms vs 1500 ms), has significantly less shutter lag (160 ms vs 252 ms), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 130x100x78 mm) and has a self cleaning sensor.

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 20fps), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.8 EV vs 11.5 EV), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (12.2 MP vs 15.1 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (1,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

Canon Rebel T3 3 years newer $379 (body only) $460 - $550 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the Rebel XSi) Better maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO Significantly longer battery life: 800 shots vs 500 shots Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the Rebel XSi) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Lacks a self cleaning sensor Significantly larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the T3 and Rebel XSi Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Light weight: 459 g vs 524 g
	Compare the Rebel T3 vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon Rebel T2i 2 years newer $499 - $949 (body only) $579 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the Rebel XSi) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Much higher true resolution: 17.9 MP vs 12.2 MP Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the Rebel XSi) Significantly more shutter lag: 252 ms vs 160 ms common strengths of the T2i and Rebel XSi Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 400 ms Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses
	Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon Rebel T3i 3 years newer $609 - $800 (body only) $709 - $1,180 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the Rebel XSi) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Much higher true resolution: 17.9 MP vs 12.2 MP Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the Rebel XSi) Much more startup delay: 1500 ms vs 400 ms Significantly more shutter lag: 283 ms vs 160 ms Significantly larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the T3i and Rebel XSi Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses
	Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon Rebel T1i 1 year newer $445 - $629 (body only) $504 - $609 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T1i (vs the Rebel XSi) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 20fps vs None Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Higher true resolution: 15.1 MP vs 12.2 MP Significant disadvantages of the T1i (vs the Rebel XSi) None found common strengths of the T1i and Rebel XSi Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Minimal startup delay: 300 ms vs 400 ms Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses
	Compare the Rebel T1i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Nikon D3100 2 years newer $500 - $984 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the Rebel XSi) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 692 ISO Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 21.9 bits Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the Rebel XSi) Significantly more shutter lag: 279 ms vs 160 ms Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" common strengths of the D3100 and Rebel XSi Larger than average screens: 3.0" vs 3.0" Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 400 ms Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 162 lenses
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS 4 months newer $334 - $595 (body only) $449 - $460 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the Rebel XS (vs the Rebel XSi) None found Significant disadvantages of the Rebel XS (vs the Rebel XSi) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" common strengths of the Rebel XS and Rebel XSi Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Very thin: 2.6" vs 2.4"
	Compare the Rebel XS vs the Rebel XSi

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon Rebel XSi compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has a significantly larger screen (3.0" vs 1.8"), lets you preview your photos on the screen, is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 145x106x79 mm), has a CMOS-family sensor (CMOS vs CCD) and is thinner (2.4" vs 3.1").

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (61.0 vs 66.0), doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 30fps), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.8 EV vs 11.5 EV), has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots) and slightly smaller viewfinder (0.54x vs 0.62x).

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 XSi) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots More dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the Rebel XSi) More shutter lag: 253 ms vs 160 ms Larger: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" common strengths of the 60D and Rebel XSi Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Light weight: 755 g vs 524 g
	Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS 40D 5 months older $1,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the Rebel XSi) Shoots faster: 6.5 fps vs 3.5 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 XSi) Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" Significantly heavier: 822 g vs 524 g common strengths of the 40D and Rebel XSi Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 40D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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 XSi) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots More dynamic range: 11.7 EV vs 10.8 EV Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the Rebel XSi) Larger: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" Significantly heavier: 860 g vs 524 g common strengths of the 7D and Rebel XSi Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 7 months newer $2,400 (body only) $2,799 - $2,839 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the Rebel XSi) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 692 ISO Much better image quality: 79.0 vs 61.0 Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the Rebel XSi) Significantly larger: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Significantly thicker: 3" vs 2.4" Significantly heavier: 850 g vs 524 g common strengths of the 5D Mark II and Rebel XSi Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Thin: 3" vs 2.4" Light weight: 850 g vs 524 g
	Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS 50D 7 months newer $1,282 - $1,299 (body only) $1,625 28-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the Rebel XSi) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the Rebel XSi) Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" Significantly heavier: 822 g vs 524 g common strengths of the 50D and Rebel XSi Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Thin: 2.9" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Nikon D70 4 years older $1,120 18-125mm lens	Significant advantages of the D70 (vs the Rebel XSi) Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the D70 (vs the Rebel XSi) Much smaller screen: 1.8" vs 3.0" Worse color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.9 bits Significantly worse image quality: 50.0 vs 61.0 common strengths of the D70 and Rebel XSi Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 140x111x78 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Light weight: 679 g vs 524 g
	Compare the Nikon D70 vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi