Canon EOS Rebel XSi Digital Camera Review

Canon EOS Rebel XSi

Digital Camera Review

3.7 The Canon Digital Rebel XSi is an update to last year's XTi that ups the resolution to 12.2 megapixels and adds a bigger 3-inch screen, an improved autofocus system, and optical image stabilization in the kit lens. It's also the first Digital Rebel to feature Live View mode, which provides a point-and-shoot-esque live view of the subject on the LCD screen before shooting. The updates Canon has made under the hood seem to be paying off: image quality is improved over the XTi, with great color and plenty of detail. For more on the $830 XSi, read the full review.that follows.
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Specs Table
Canon EOS Rebel XSi Specs
Type DSLR  
Price 799.00  
Length 5.10  
Width 3.80  
Height 2.40  
Weight 1.08  
Mega Pixels 12.40  
Effective Pixels 12.20  
Sensor Type High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor  
Image Size 4272 x 2848  
Aspect Ratio 3:2  
Color Filter System RGB primary color filter  
IR Cut Low Pass Filter Yes  
Image Format JPEG, RAW (14-bit Canon original) RAW+JPEG  
File Size 15.3MB (highest res, RAW), 1.3MB (lowest res, JPEG)  
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 to +1.0 diopter  
Frame Coverage 95  
Magnification 0.87x  
LCD 3-inch TFT color liquid-crystal monitor, 230,000 pixels  
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 9-points  
Detecting Range EV -0.5-18 (at 73°F/23°C, ISO 100)  
AF Assist Illuminator Yes - 4.0m/13.1 ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5 ft. at periphery  
Metering Modes Evaluative, Center-Weighted, Spot, Partial  
Metering Range EV 1-20 (at 73°F/23°C with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)  
Shutter Type Electronically-controlled, focal-plane shutter  
Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec. to 1/60 sec., X-sync at 1/200 sec.  
Self Timer 10-sec. or 2-sec. delay or 10-sec. delay plus continuous shooting  
Modes Program AE, 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 ±3 stops in full-stop increments  
Built in Flash Retractable, auto pop-up flash  
Flash Range 17mm lens angle of view  
Sync Contact hot shoe  
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 No  
Battery Power Source Rechargeable lithium-ion  
Intro Date 01-23-2008  
Storage Type SD/SDHC memory  
Resolution Maximum 4272 x 2848  
Resolution Minimum 2256 x 1504  
Ratings Raw Weight 
Color 11.11  
Resolution 12.10  
Noise Auto ISO 6.71   1.15 
Noise Manual ISO 10.16  
Low Light 8.97  
Dynamic Range 10.83  
Size Portability 7.75  
Model Design Appearance 6.00   1.3 
Handling 5.50  
Control Button Positioning Size 7.00   1.85 
Front 7.15   0.65 
Back 6.95   0.75 
Left 5.75   0.5 
Right 6.75   0.5 
Top 7.00   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 7.50  
Shutter Speed 9.00   1.75 
Aperture 0.00  
Custom Image Presets 4.48   0.5 
Drive Mode 7.75   2.5 
Picture Quality Options 8.50   1.25 
Picture Effects Mode 1.00   2.15 
Playback Mode 6.00   1.5 
Movie Mode 0.00  
Viewfinder 6.50  
LCD Screen 6.50   1.75 
Flash 6.25   1.75 
Lens Mount 8.50   1.75 
Memory 4.00   0.5 
Battery 7.00   1.95 
Startup 1st Shot 7.20  
Shot Shot 3.30  
Shutter Shot 10.00  
Software 6.00   1.25 
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 4.00  
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 3.83  
Total (weighted)   585.81
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