Canon EOS Rebel XTi vs Canon EOS Rebel XSi

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      Specifications

      General Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelEOS Rebel XTiEOS Rebel XSi
      Predecessor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XT Canon EOS Rebel XTi
      Successor ModelCanon EOS Rebel XSi Canon EOS Rebel T1i
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions22.2 x 14.8 mm22.2 x 14.8 mm
      Total Pixels10.1 Megapixel12.4 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.0 Megapixel12.2 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600100 - 1,600
      Photo Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Max Image Resolution3888 x 25924272 x 2848
      Other Resolutions2816 x 1880, 1936 x 12883088 x 2056, 2256 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, NormalFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      Focus Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Focusing SystemDual Pixel CMOS AFDual Pixel CMOS AF
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Number of Focus Points99
      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 XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Lens MountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
      Crop Factor1.6x1.6x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size2.5"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Optical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.87x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.54x
      Depth-of-field previewEnabled with depth-of-field preview button (with Speedlite 580EX, 430EX, MR-14EXor MT-24EX; pressing the depth-of-field preview button fires a modeling flash)Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
      Shutter Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Shutter TypeElectronically Controlled Vertical-travel Mechanical Focal-planeElectronically-controlled Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps3.5 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferJPEG: approx. 27 frames (Large/Fine)
      RAW: approx. 10 frames
      RAW+JPEG: approx. 8 frames (Large/Fine)
      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 XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Red-eye reduction
      Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 10013.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec1/200 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      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 LockAuto: Applied in One-Shot AF mode with evaluative metering when focus is achieved
      User-set: Applied with AE lock button
      Automatic: When focus achieved with evaluative metering and One-Shot AF
      Manual: By AE lock button
      DXO Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      DxO Low Light ISO664692
      DxO Color Depth22.121.9
      DxO Dynamic Range11.010.8
      DxO Overall Score6261
      Terminals Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      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 XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      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 XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32-104° F/0-40° C32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity85% or less85% or less
      Physical Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Dimensions127 x 94 x 65 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.56")129 x 98 x 62 mm (5.08 x 3.86 x 2.44")
      Weight (inc. batteries)556 g (1.23 lb / 19.61 oz)524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      Power and Storage Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC
      Other Canon EOS Rebel XTi Canon EOS Rebel XSi
      Self Timer 10 sec 2 sec with mirror lock-up 2 sec or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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