3.6The EOS Rebel XS (1000D in other territories) is Canon’s newest entry level SLR. Physically similar to the Rebel XSi, it offers 10-megapixel resolution, a 2.5” LCD and Live View mode. Priced at $699 with a bundled 18-55mm lens, the XSt impressed us with good performance in low light, and with a high dynamic range. How did it compare to its bigger brother, the XSi, and the slew of other entry level SLRs on the market right now? The answers lie in the full review that follows.
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.
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.