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Canon Digital Rebel XS Digital Camera Review
by Tim Barribeau
Published on September 04, 2008
The EOS Rebel XS is Canon's newest entry-level SLR. Based on the Rebel XSi, it’s marginally cheaper and less powerful, with a resolution of 10 megapixels versus 12 for the XSi, a smaller 2.5” LCD screen. It arrives into an already crowded marketplace, full of affordable, starter SLRs. The XS performed competently in most of our tests, and proved itself able to handle low light situations well, and boasting an impressive dynamic range. For an entry-level SLR, it would easily handle nighttime and indoor shooting well. At the same time it’s only barely cheaper than the Rebel XSi, and is more expensive than two of its major competitors, the Sony Alpha 200 and the Nikon D60. The former generally scored worse than the XS, but is significantly cheaper, and the latter offers roughly similar performance for a slightly lower price tag. The XS has a list price of $699 including an EF-S 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6 IS Lens.
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The Good
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The Bad
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Tour
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Buttons are large and clearly labeled
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Change from rubber to plastic for grip
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Testing/Performance
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Good low light and dynamic range scores
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Average color and resolution scores
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Components
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Bright LCD with large, easy to read letters
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Auto focus housed in lens rather than body
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Design/Layout
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Light and easy to hold
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Feels cheap
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Modes
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Strong auto mode, good speed for continuous shooting
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Limited options during playback
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Control Options
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Fast auto focus, good range of shutter speeds
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Slow and inaccurate Live View auto focus
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Image Parameters
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Ability to shoot in RAW and JPEG
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Only two levels of image quality
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Connectivity/Extras
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Excellent battery life
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Limited DPOF support, wired remote control only
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Value
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Decent price for an entry level SLR
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Only slightly less expensive than the Rebel XSi
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