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Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS
46 vs 48
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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi.

differences

Reasons to consider the Canon Digital Rebel XS

Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 719 ISO vs 692 ISO
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Almost the same
Overall image quality Slightly better image quality 62.0 vs 61.0
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Almost the same
Color depth Slightly better color depth 22 bits vs 21.9 bits
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Distinguishes around 10% more colors
Dynamic range Slightly more dynamic range 10.9 EV vs 10.8 EV
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Almost the same
Weight Slightly lighter 502 g vs 524 g
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Almost the same
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS Learn more about
the Canon Digital Rebel XS

Reasons to consider the Canon Digital Rebel XSi

Screen size Much larger screen 3.0" vs 2.5"
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More than 20% larger screen
Viewfinder size Larger viewfinder 0.54x vs 0.50x
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Around 20% larger viewfinder
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 3.5 fps vs 3 fps
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Around 20% faster continuous shooting
True resolution Higher resolution 12.2 MP vs 10.1 MP
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More than 20% higher resolution
Thickness Thinner 2.4" vs 2.6"
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Almost the same
Size Slightly smaller 129x98x62 mm vs 126x98x65 mm
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Almost the same
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $500.00 vs $549.99
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The best price we've seen is $50 cheaper (around 10% less)
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similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
149 lenses
Live view Live view Help
Preview your photos
Size Fairly small Help
Digital Rebel XS:126x98x65 mm
Digital Rebel XSi:129x98x62 mm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Thickness Thin Help
Digital Rebel XS:2.6"
Digital Rebel XSi:2.4"
Weight Light weight Help
Digital Rebel XS:502 g
Digital Rebel XSi:524 g
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
Digital Rebel XS:$549.99
Digital Rebel XSi:$500.00
Storage slots Fewer storage slots Help
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Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO Help
Lacks boost light sensivity
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
Digital Rebel XS:10.9 EV
Digital Rebel XSi:10.8 EV
Color depth Poor color depth Help
Digital Rebel XS:22 bits
Digital Rebel XSi:21.9 bits

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$799 - $853 body only

$849 - $975 with 18-55mm lens

Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Nikon D5000

Nikon D5000

Entry-level DSLR

$630 - $680 body only

$750 - $766 with 18-55mm lens

Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has much better image quality
Weight Is slightly heavier
Thickness Is thicker
Nikon D3000

Nikon D3000

Entry-level DSLR

$559 body only

$469 - $550 with 18-55mm lens

Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Sensor size Has a slightly larger sensor
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$579 - $700 body only

$695 - $1,069 with 18-55mm lens

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Pentax K-x

Pentax K-x

Entry-level DSLR

$600 - $601 body only

$622 - $650 with 18-55mm lens

Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records lower quality movies
Weight Is slightly heavier
Thickness Is thicker
Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

Sony Alpha DSLR-A330

Entry-level DSLR

$1,130 with 18-250mm lens

Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Thickness Is thicker
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11

Pro digicam

$447 - $520

Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS.

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi.

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