Canon EOS Rebel XS Digital Camera Review

Canon EOS Rebel XS

Digital Camera Review

3.6 The 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.
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Specs Table
Canon EOS Rebel XS Specs
Type DSLR  
Price 699.99  
Length 5.00  
Width 2.40  
Height 3.80  
Weight 15.90  
Mega Pixels 10.50  
Effective Pixels 10.10  
Sensor Type High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor  
Image Size 3888 x 2592  
Aspect Ratio 3:2  
Color Filter System RGB primary color filter  
IR Cut Low Pass Filter Yes  
Image Format JPEG, RAW (12-bit Canon original)  
File Size 9.8MB (highest res, raw), 0.7MB (lowest res, JPG)  
Compression Fine, Normal  
Lens Mount Canon EF mount  
Compatible Lenses Canon EF lenses (including EF-S lenses)  
Viewfinder Eye-level pentamirror  
Diopter Adjustment -3.0 - +1.0 m-1 (dpt)  
Frame Coverage 95%  
Magnification 0.81  
LCD TFT color liquid-crystal monitor, 2.5 inch, 230,000 dots  
Mirror Quick-return half mirror (Transmission:reflection ratio of 40:60, no mirror cut-off with EF600mm f/4L IS USM or shorter lenses)  
Auto Focus Type TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection  
Focusing Modes One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing (MF)  
Focusing Points 7  
Detecting Range EV 0.5 - 18  
AF Assist Illuminator Flash bursts  
Metering Modes 35-zone TTL full-aperture metering , evaluative, partial, center weighted  
Metering Range EV 1 - 20  
Shutter Type Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter  
Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec. to 30 sec., bulb  
Self Timer 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting  
Modes Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, E-TTL II autoflash  
Speed Yes  
Burst Yes  
Automatic Modes Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program  
Exposure Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments  
Bracketing ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments  
Built in Flash Retractable, auto pop-up flash  
Flash Range 17mm lens angle of view  
Sync Contact hot shoe  
Flash Metering E-TTL II autoflash  
Flash Exposure Compensation ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments  
ISO Sensitivity ISO 100-1600  
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom  
Playback Options Single image, single image + image-recording quality, shooting information, histogram, 4- or 9-image index, magnified view (approx. 1.5x - 10x), rotated image, image jump (by 1/10/100 images, or shooting date)  
Direct Printing Yes  
Video Output Yes  
Battery Power Source Rechargeable Li-ion  
Storage Type SD/SDHC  
Resolution Maximum 3888 x 2592  
Resolution Minimum 1936 x 1288  
Ratings Raw Weight 
Color 8.57  
Resolution 9.22  
Noise Auto ISO 6.12   1.15 
Noise Manual ISO 8.74  
Low Light 7.75  
Dynamic Range 11.74  
Size Portability 7.75  
Model Design Appearance 6.00   1.3 
Handling 5.50  
Control Button Positioning Size 7.25   1.85 
Front 6.65   0.65 
Back 6.40   0.75 
Left 5.75   0.5 
Right 6.75   0.5 
Top 6.25   0.75 
Bottom 5.75   0.5 
Menu 7.00   1.65 
Auto Mode 6.00   1.05 
Auto Focus 5.75  
Focus 5.50   1.5 
ISO 7.00  
White Balance 6.75   2.5 
Exposure 8.50   1.75 
Meterng 5.00  
Shutter Speed 10.00   1.75 
Aperture 0.00  
Custom Image Presets 4.48   0.5 
Drive Mode 8.25   2.5 
Picture Quality Options 8.83   1.25 
Picture Effects Mode 1.00   2.15 
Playback Mode 6.00   1.5 
Movie Mode 0.00  
Viewfinder 6.25  
LCD Screen 5.90   1.75 
Flash 6.75   1.75 
Lens Mount 8.50   1.75 
Memory 4.00   0.5 
Battery 7.00   1.95 
Startup 1st Shot 7.74  
Shot Shot 3.02  
Shutter Shot 10.00  
Software 6.00   1.25 
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 3.00  
Direct Print Options 5.00   0.4 
Ease of Use 5.25   0.75 
Other Features 2.00   0.75 
Value 6.50   2.5 
Processing Speed 10.00  
Total (weighted)   577.10

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