- APS-C 328.6mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Go in depth with our full Canon XS Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the XS.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 14.1 megapixels
- 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon S4100 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Canon T3
XS vs T3 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | XS | S4100 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F | |
Camera Format: | SLR | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $699.99 | $179.95 |
Street Price: | $439.79 | |
Date Available: | 2008-08-15 | 2011-02-28 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
25.0 oz
(710 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
4.6 oz
(131 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (126 x 98 x 62 mm) |
3.7 x
2.2 x
0.8 in. (95 x 57 x 20 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 14.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.71 microns | 1.43 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2) |
4320 x 3240
(14.0 MP,
4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit Raw | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
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Movie File Format: | ||
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | No | |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | n/a |
Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Zoom-Nikkor VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 26 - 130mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 4.6 - 23mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 | f/3.2 (wide) / f/6.5 (tele) - ?? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | TTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points | Contrast Detection with Touch AF/AE, Face-Priority AF and Subject Tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter) | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.51x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.81x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments) | Auto (80 to 1600), Fixed range auto (ISO 80 to 400, 80 to 800); 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom | |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average | |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program | 20 Scene modes. |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10 or 2, Smile seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | E-TTL II auto flash | n/a |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | n/a |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit Raw | |
Movie File Format: | ||
Included Memory: | No memory included | 20.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) | |
Connections (extended): | Wired remote socket | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.69 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.16 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.104 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.17 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.087 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Pre-focused: 0.164 | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.0 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.3 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 190 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E5 | Proprietary LP-E19 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E19 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor, Digital Photo Professional, PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000) | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5 | Windows, Mac OS |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 4-way VR Image Stabilization, 3" Touchscreen LCD, 720p HD movies, Filter effects such as Soft Focus, Selective Color, Color Options, Fisheye, Miniature and Cross Screen; Smile Timer, Blink Warning, Red-eye Fix, Skin Softening. Available in black, silver, red and plum. |