| General | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Canon | Pentax |
| Model | EOS Rebel XSi | ist DS2 |
| Predecessor Model | Canon EOS Rebel XTi | |
| Successor Model | Canon EOS Rebel T1i | |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | DSLR | DSLR |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor Size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor Dimensions | 22.2 x 14.8 mm | 23.5 x 15.7 mm |
| Total Pixels | 12.4 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 12.2 Megapixel | 6 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 1,600 | 200 - 3,200 |
| Photo | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4272 x 2848 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Other Resolutions | 3088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504 | 2400 x 1600, 1536 x 1024 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Normal | Normal, Fine, Superfine |
| Timelapse Recording |
| Focus | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focusing System | Dual Pixel CMOS AF | |
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous | Multi-area Selective single-point Single Continuous |
| Number of Focus Points | 9 | 11 |
| 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 | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S | Pentax KAF |
| Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization |
| Screen | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fixed |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 2.5" |
| Screen Resolution | 230k dot | 210k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View | ||
| Live Composition |
| Viewfinder | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.87x | 0.95x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.54x | 0.63x |
| Depth-of-field preview | Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
| Shutter | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter Type | Electronically-controlled Focal-plane | |
| Min Shutter Speed | 30 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 3.5 fps | 2.8 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | JPEG (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 Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye | Auto On Off Red-eye reduction |
| Flash Range | 13.00 m at ISO 100 | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/200 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity |
| Exposure | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Metering Range | +1 to +20 EV | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) | ±3 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ||
| Exposure Lock | Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF Manual: By AE lock button |
| DXO | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 692 | |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.9 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.8 | |
| DxO Overall Score | 61 |
| Terminals | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | ||
| Speaker | ||
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output | ||
| Flash Sync Port |
| Connectivity | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | IR or Wired |
| Environmental | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32-104°F/0-40°C | |
| Operating Humidity | 85% or less |
| Physical | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44") | 125 x 93 x 66 mm (4.92 x 3.66 x 2.6") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz) | 605 g (1.33 lb / 21.34 oz) |
| Power and Storage | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 4 x AA | |
| Internal Storage | ||
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC |
| Other | Canon EOS Rebel XSi | Pentax ist DS2 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 sec or 10 sec | 2 or 12 sec |
| Orientation Sensor |
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