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Canon EOS Rebel XS

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Canon Digital Rebel XS Digital Camera Review


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.
Type Compact SLR / System
Still Pixel Count (gross) 10.5 megapixels
Still Pixel Count (effective) 10.1 megapixels
Sensor Size APS-C
Sensor Type - New CMOS
Original Price 699.99 $
Height 96.52 mm
Width 127.0 mm
Depth 60.96 mm
Weight 450.77 g
Model Colors black
Display Type LCD
Display Size 2.5 in.
Display Resolution 230000 pixels
Viewfinder Type optical
Viewfinder Magnification 0.81 x
Viewfinder Coverage 95.0 % coverage
Diopter Adjustment - New -3.0 to +1.0m^-1
Connectivity Options USB, A/V, wired remote, hot accessory shoe
Battery Type removable lithium-ion
Battery Model Number LP-E5
Mirror Technology (Interchangeable Lens) DSLR
Waterproof No
Manual Controls manual focus, aperture priority mode, shutter priority mode, full manual exposure, custom white balance, ISO control
ISO Options 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Minimum ISO 100
Maximum ISO 3200

Canon EOS Rebel XS Scores
Rating Score Weighting
Color 8.57 3.0
Resolution 9.22 3.0
Noise Auto ISO 6.12 1.15
Noise Manual ISO 8.74 3.0
Low Light 7.75 3.0
Dynamic Range 11.74 3.0
Size Portability 7.75 1.0
Model Design Appearance 6.0 1.3
Handling 5.5 2.0
Control Button Positioning Size 7.25 1.85
Front 6.65 0.65
Back 6.4 0.75
Left 5.75 0.5
Right 6.75 0.5
Top 6.25 0.75
Bottom 5.75 0.5
Menu 7.0 1.65
Auto Mode 6.0 1.05
Auto Focus 5.75 3.0
Focus 5.5 1.5
ISO 7.0 2.0
White Balance 6.75 2.5
Exposure 8.5 1.75
Meterng 5.0 2.0
Shutter Speed 10.0 1.75
Aperture 0.0 0.0
Custom Image Presets 4.48 0.5
Drive Mode 8.25 2.5
Picture Quality Options 8.83 1.25
Picture Effects Mode 1.0 2.15
Playback Mode 6.0 1.5
Viewfinder 6.25 2.0
LCD Screen 5.9 1.75
Flash 6.75 1.75
Lens Mount 8.5 1.75
Memory 4.0 0.5
Battery 7.0 1.95
Startup 1st Shot 7.74 3.0
Shot Shot 3.02 3.0
Shutter Shot 10.0 3.0
Software 6.0 1.25
Jacks / Ports / Plugs 3.0 1.0
Direct Print Options 5.0 0.4
Ease of Use 5.25 0.75
Other Features 2.0 0.75
Value 6.5 2.5
Processing Speed 10.0 3.0
OLD Movie Mode 0.0
Total: 561

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