Canon EOS Rebel XT

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    Highlights

    • 8 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
    • 7 Focus Points
    • 1.8" 115k dot Fixed Screen
    • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
    • 2.8 fps Continuous Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Canon EOS Rebel XT was announced in 2005 and is an APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) DSLR camera with 8 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 1,600. The camera has a Fixed 1.8" screen with 115k dot resolution and built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Canon EOS Rebel X series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Canon EOS Rebel X series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel XS
    Compare
    		July
    2008    		 10.1 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel XSi
    Compare
    		May
    2008    		 12.2 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel XTi
    Compare
    		October
    2006    		 10.0 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 2.5"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Canon Rebel XT April
    2005    		 8 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 1,600 Fixed 1.8"
    115k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Canon EOS Rebel XS vs EOS Rebel XSi vs EOS Rebel XTi vs EOS Rebel XT.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Canon EOS Rebel XT.

    PROS

    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   No Video Capture
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 8 Megapixel
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   7 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Small Screen - 1.8"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   DxO Overall Score - 60
    •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Canon EOS Rebel XT to its predecessor EOS Rebel and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Canon EOS Rebel XT vs Canon EOS Rebel
    Higher Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel vs 6 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 3456 x 2304 vs 3072 x 2048
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.8 fps vs 2.5 fps
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 637 vs 544
    Higher DxO Color Depth 21.8 vs 21.0
    Higher DxO Overall Score 60 vs 55
    Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)
    Lighter 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) vs 645 g (1.42 lb / 22.75 oz)
    DOWNGRADES Canon EOS Rebel XT vs Canon EOS Rebel
    Lower Resolution Screen 115k dot vs 118k dot

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS Rebel XT vs EOS Rebel.

    Successor

    In 2006 Canon EOS Rebel XT was replaced by Canon EOS Rebel XTi. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Canon EOS Rebel XT and its successor.

    UPGRADES Canon EOS Rebel XTi vs Canon EOS Rebel XT
    Higher Sensor Resolution 10.0 Megapixel vs 8 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 3888 x 2592 vs 3456 x 2304
    More Focus Points 9 vs 7
    Larger Screen 2.5" vs 1.8"
    Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 115k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps vs 2.8 fps
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 664 vs 637
    Higher DxO Color Depth 22.1 vs 21.8
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.0 vs 10.8
    Higher DxO Overall Score 62 vs 60
    DOWNGRADES Canon EOS Rebel XTi vs Canon EOS Rebel XT
    Heavier 556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz) vs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Canon EOS Rebel XT vs EOS Rebel XTi.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Canon EOS Rebel XT has a 1.8" Fixed screen with 115k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.


    Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder. It has a 95% coverage and 0.80x (0.50x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    Canon EOS Rebel XT features a 8 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.2 x 14.8 mm and a total area of 328.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.


    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Canon EOS Rebel XT's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.2 x 14.8 mm328.6 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 3456 x 2304 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 2496 x 1664, 1728 x 1152 with 3:2 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Canon EOS Rebel XT has Canon EF/EF-S lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.6x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.6.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Canon EOS Rebel XT.

    Canon Rebel XSi
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    APS-C

    12.2 MP

    Canon Rebel XS
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    APS-C

    10.1 MP

    Canon Rebel XTi
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    APS-C

    10.0 MP

    Canon Rebel
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    APS-C

    6 MP

    Canon R10
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon D5500
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Pentax K-5 II
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    APS-C

    16.3 MP

    Canon 1D X II
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    Full Frame

    20.2 MP

    Panasonic GH5 II
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    Micro Four Thirds

    20.33 MP

    Sony SLT-A57
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    APS-C

    16.1 MP

    Canon 1D X III
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    Full Frame

    20.1 MP

    Leica M10
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    Full Frame

    24 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Canon EOS Rebel XT has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single CompactFlash (Type I/II) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Canon EOS Rebel XT has Electronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 2.8 fps.


    Focusing

    Canon EOS Rebel XT has Dual Pixel CMOS AF system with 7 focusing points.


    Exposure

    Camera's exposure metering ranges from +1 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±2 EV range. You can also do exposure lock, exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment.


    Flash

    Canon EOS Rebel XT has a built-in flash with maximum range of 12.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external flash. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Canon EOS Rebel XT has dimensions of 127 x 94 x 64 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.52"). It weighs 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    127 mm (5")

    94 mm (3.7")

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    94 mm (3.7")

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    64 mm (2.52")

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    Canon EOS Rebel XT dimensions

    Canon EOS Rebel XT for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Canon EOS Rebel XT is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Canon EOS Rebel XT gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    POOR
    52

    Canon EOS Rebel XT gets a score of 52 and is POOR choice for Sports photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   7 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    POOR
    51

    Canon EOS Rebel XT gets a score of 51 and is POOR choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   7 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Canon EOS Rebel XT gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   7 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Small Screen - 1.8"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    77

    Canon EOS Rebel XT gets a score of 77 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   7 Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
    •   No Live View
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Canon EOS Rebel XT gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)

    Canon EOS Rebel XT Evaluation

    We evaluate Canon EOS Rebel XT and give score of 54 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Canon EOS Rebel XT a score of 68 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 8 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
    •   DxO Overall Score - 60

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    57

    We give Canon EOS Rebel XT a score of 57 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.8 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec

    Video

    BAD
    0

    We give Canon EOS Rebel XT a score of 0 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Canon EOS Rebel XT a score of 69 for Focusing parameters.

    •   7 Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Canon EOS Rebel XT a score of 60 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Small Screen - 1.8"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 115k dot

    Connectivity

    POOR
    41

    We give Canon EOS Rebel XT a score of 41 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Canon EOS Rebel XT a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)


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