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), uses fast phase detection autofocus (phase detection vs contrast detection) and is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 130x100x78 mm).

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 (800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

Canon Rebel T3 3 years newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the Rebel XSi) Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Significantly longer battery life: 800 shots vs 500 shots Better maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 800 ISO 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 Inexpensive: $333.00 vs $467.50
	Compare the Rebel T3 vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon Rebel T2i 2 years newer $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $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 More dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV 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 Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 400 ms Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
	Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon Rebel T3i 3 years newer $619 - $700 (body only) $745 - $1,000 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 More dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV 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 Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the T3i and Rebel XSi Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses
	Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Nikon D3100 2 years newer $500 - $547 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 Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 400 ms Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon Rebel T1i 1 year newer $475 - $629 (body only) $549 - $580 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T1i (vs the Rebel XSi) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 20fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots More dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV Significant disadvantages of the T1i (vs the Rebel XSi) None found common strengths of the T1i and Rebel XSi Minimal startup delay: 300 ms vs 400 ms Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Minimal shutter lag: 159 ms vs 160 ms
	Compare the Rebel T1i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS 4 months newer $299 - $595 (body only) $437 - $439 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" Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the Rebel XS and Rebel XSi Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Very 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 slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), lets you preview your photos on the screen, uses fast phase detection autofocus (phase detection vs contrast detection), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 152x113x75 mm) and is thinner (2.4" vs 3.1").

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (61.0 vs 71.0), doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 30fps), has slightly less color depth (21.9 bits vs 22.9 bits), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.8 EV vs 11.7 EV) and has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

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 XSi) Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None 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 Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" Larger: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm 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 Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS 40D 5 months older $650 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the Rebel XSi) 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) Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Much thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" 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 Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 40D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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 XSi) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots More dynamic range: 11.7 EV vs 10.8 EV Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the Rebel XSi) Larger: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much 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 Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 7D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS 5D Mark II 7 months newer $2,130 (body only) $2,875 - $2,999 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the Rebel XSi) Much better image quality: 79.0 vs 61.0 Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 692 ISO Better color depth: 23.7 bits vs 21.9 bits Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the Rebel XSi) Significantly larger: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3" vs 2.4" No built-in flash common strengths of the 5D Mark II and Rebel XSi Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS 50D 7 months newer $1,282 - $1,300 (body only)	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) Much thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" 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 Supports RAW
	Compare the EOS 50D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS 5D 2 years older $3,991 - $4,273 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D (vs the Rebel XSi) Better color depth: 22.9 bits vs 21.9 bits Better image quality: 71.0 vs 61.0 Significantly larger viewfinder: 0.71x vs 0.54x Significant disadvantages of the 5D (vs the Rebel XSi) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" No live view Significantly larger: Professional size 152x113x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the 5D and Rebel XSi Fairly small: Professional size 152x113x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.4"
	Compare the EOS 5D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi