- 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.
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: | ||
| Successor: |
Canon T3
XS vs T3 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | XS | E30 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $699.99 | $1299.00 |
| Street Price: | $439.79 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-08-15 | 2009-01-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
25.0 oz
(710 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
23.1 oz (655 g) |
| Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (126 x 98 x 62 mm) |
5.6 x
4.2 x
3.0 in. (142 x 108 x 75 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.3mm x 13mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.71 microns | 4.29 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 55 | |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.3 | |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.4 | |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 530 | |
| 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) |
4032 x 3024
(12.2 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 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 (EXIF 2.2), RAW (.ORF) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | n/a |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | No |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
| HD Video Out: | No | No |
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | n/a |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: | ||
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | TTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points | 11-point, all cross-type, TTL Phase Detection (Contrast Detect in LV mode with Face Detection) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter) | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 1.02x mag., 24.2mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.51x | 0.51x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.81x | 1.02x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 2.7 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments) | Auto (200 - 3200), 100 - 3200 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Customized WB, One-touch WB |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average | 49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sport, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II auto flash | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Depends on lens aperture |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe, PC sync socket |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | CF Type I/II UDMA supported | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit Raw | RAW (.ORF) |
| Movie File Format: | ||
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | 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 | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) | RM-1 IR or RM-UC1 cable |
| Connections (extended): | Wired remote socket | DC Input, Multi-connector (Video: NTSC/PAL selectable, Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available), PC Sync |
| 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): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | 650 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E5 | Proprietary BLM-1 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BLM-1 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) | OLYMPUS Master 2 Software CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5 | Windows, MacOS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift Image Stabilizer, Articulating LCD, Digital Leveler, Art Filters | |
