Canon EOS Rebel XSi vs Canon EOS Rebel XT

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel XSiEOS Rebel XT
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel T1i Canon EOS Rebel XTi
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.2 x 14.8 mm22.2 x 14.8 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.2 Megapixel8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 1,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Max Image Resolution4272 x 28483456 x 2304
      Other Resolutions3088 x 2056, 2256 x 15042496 x 1664, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Number of Focus Points97
      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 Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"1.8"
      Screen Resolution230k dot115k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.87x0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.54x0.50x
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview buttonEnabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled Focal-planeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.5 fps2.8 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
      14 shots (Large/Fine)
      Flash Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Auto
      On
      Red-eye reduction
      Off
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 10012.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Metering Range+1 to +20 EV+1 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockAutomatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
      Manual: By AE lock button
      Auto: Operates in One-Shot AF mode evaluative metering when focus is achieved; Manual: Enabled with AE lock button (No AE lock in Basic Zone modes)
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      DxO Low Light ISO692637
      DxO Color Depth21.921.8
      DxO Dynamic Range10.810.8
      DxO Overall Score6160
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Speaker
      Built-in Microphone
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5) E3 connector, InfraRed (Remote control with Remote Switch RS-60E3 or Wireless Remote Controllers RC-1/RC-5)
      Environmental Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104°F/0-40°C32-104° F/0-40° C
      Operating Humidity85% or less85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Dimensions129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")127 x 94 x 64 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.52")
      Weight (inc. batteries)524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)540 g (1.19 lb / 19.05 oz)
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMCSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)
      Other Canon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel XT
      Self Timer 2 sec or 10 sec 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up
      Orientation Sensor


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