Canon EOS 5DS vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS 5DSEOS Rebel XSi
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XTi
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i
      MSRP$3699/£2999/€3999 (body only)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions36 x 24 mm22.2 x 14.8 mm
      Total Pixels53 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels50.6 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      ProcessorDual DIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution8688 x 57924272 x 2848
      Other Resolutions3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normalFine, Normal
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-2 to +18 EV
      Number of Focus Points619
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points41
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Lens MountCanon EFCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyClearView II TFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,040k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.71x0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.71x0.54x
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.0 fps3.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferJPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 53, RAW: Approx. 6
      RAW+JPEG (Large/Fine): Approx. 4
      Based on Canon's testing standards with a 2GB SD memory card, ISO 100 and Standard Picture Style
      Flash Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemE-TTL II
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Partial
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAutomatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
      Manual: By AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      DxO Low Light ISO2381692
      DxO Color Depth24.721.9
      DxO Dynamic Range12.410.8
      DxO Overall Score8761
      Video Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsH.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Wired and wireless E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5)
      Environmental Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Dimensions152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99")129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")
      Weight (inc. batteries)930 g (2.05 lb / 32.80 oz)524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)9.9 x 7.4 x 5.85"
      Package Weight3.765 lb
      Power and Storage Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Battery PackLP-E6
      Battery Life700 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Slot 2: CompactFlash (UDMA 7)      		Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC
      Other Canon EOS 5DS Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secs 2 sec or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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