- 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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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: | ||
Successor: |
Canon T3
XS vs T3 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | XS | DSLR-A290 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F | |
Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $699.99 | $499.99 |
Street Price: | $439.79 | |
Date Available: | 2008-08-15 | 2010-07-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
25.0 oz
(710 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
17.9 oz
(508 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (126 x 98 x 62 mm) |
5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 80 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony |
Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 14.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.71 microns | 5.16 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2, 16:9 |
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: | 66 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 615 | |
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) |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3408 x 2272 (7.7 MP, 3:2), 3408 x 1920 (6.5 MP, 16:9), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit Raw | JPEG, RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | No |
Movie Resolution: | ||
Movie File Format: | ||
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | No | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 27 - 83mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 55.0mm |
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 | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter) | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x mag., 16.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.51x | 0.55x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.81x | 0.83x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,400 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 14.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments) | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
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 | 40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot |
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, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | E-TTL II auto flash | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit Raw | RAW |
Movie File Format: | ||
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
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 | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) | Optional wireless |
Connections (extended): | Wired remote socket | DC input, min-HDMI |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | 0.50 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.69 | 0.46 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | 5 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 7 | 18 |
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 | 0.20 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 | 0.182 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.17 seconds | 0.22 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.087 seconds | 0.107 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Pre-focused: 0.164 | Full AF lag, Auto Area = 0.200s |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.0 seconds | 0.4 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 | 500 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E5 | Proprietary NP-FH50 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 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) | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5 | Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X (v. 10.4+) |
Miscellaneous | ||
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