Canon EOS Digital
Rebel XSi
 vs
Canon PowerShot
G11

Updated (September, 2010): Compare the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi vs Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G11

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Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G11

Size
 Really small
Mid size 112x76x48 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Thickness
 Thin
1.9"
Weight
 Light-weight
375 g
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

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"Superb resolution, good per-pixel sharpness"
dpreview.com | talking about the Rebel XSi's image-quality
"Lots of external controls including new ISO button give instant access to commonly changed functions"
dpreview.com | talking about the Rebel XSi's button-layout

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Screen size
 Large screen
3.0"
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 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
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 Phase detection autofocus
fast and accurate
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
Live view
 Has live view
Preview your photos

differences

Advantages of the Canon Rebel XSi
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
Help
 Catch candid moments easily
Overall image quality Better image quality 61.0 vs 47.0
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 Around 30% better image quality
Sensor size Much larger sensor APS-C 22.2x14.8mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
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 More than 7.5x larger sensor
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 692 ISO vs 169 ISO
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 The Rebel XSi has excellent image quality 2 f-stops higher ISO than the G11
Color depth Better color depth 21.9 bits vs 20.4 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.5 more bits of color
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
True resolution Higher true resolution 12.2 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 3.5 fps vs 1.1 fps
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 More than 3x faster continuous shooting
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentamirror vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 15s
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 2x longer exposures
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $485.00 vs $703.80
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 The best price we've seen is $219 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Learn more about
the Canon Rebel XSi

Advantages of the Canon G11
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Size Smaller 112x76x48 mm vs 129x98x62 mm
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 Around 50% smaller
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Movie format Shoots movies 480p @ 30fps vs None
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 Shoots standard resolution video as well as still pictures
Weight Lighter 375 g vs 524 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The G11's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.1 EV vs 10.8 EV
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 0.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Thickness Thinner 1.9" vs 2.4"
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 More than 20% thinner
Canon PowerShot G11 Learn more about
the Canon G11
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi
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Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G11
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot G11. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a pro digicam.

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White balance in varied lighting
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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
Rebel XSi:Pentamirror
G11:Tunnel
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
Rebel XSi:524 g
G11:375 g
Movie format One shoots movies Help
Rebel XSi:None
G11:480p @ 30fps

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$499 - $949 body only

$579 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the PowerShot G11
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$609 - $800 body only

$888 - $1,100 with 18-135mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Screen resolution Has a significantly higher resolution screen
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot G11

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$379 body only

$460 - $550 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Screen size Significantly smaller screen
Size Larger
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$445 - $629 body only

$503 - $609 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Battery life Shorter battery life
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$834 body only

$500 - $984 with 18-55mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Autofocus Video autofocus
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Size Slightly larger
Compare the D3100 vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS

Entry-level DSLR

$334 - $595 body only

$449 - $459 with 18-55mm lens
Color depth Better color depth
Weight Slightly lighter
Screen size Much smaller screen
True resolution Lower true resolution
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XS vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$899 - $1,304 body only

$1,139 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Size Larger
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Canon PowerShot G11 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$389 - $500
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G11
Nikon Coolpix P7000

Nikon Coolpix P7000

Pro digicam

$278 - $500
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Coolpix P7000 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Supports 24p Supports 24p
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Size Larger
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the PowerShot G11
Canon PowerShot G10

Canon PowerShot G10

Pro digicam
Screen size Larger screen
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G10 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon PowerShot G9

Canon PowerShot G9

Pro digicam
Screen size Larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the PowerShot G9 vs the PowerShot G11

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Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Canon PowerShot G11
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi Canon PowerShot G11

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