- APS-C 328.6mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Go in depth with our full Canon XSi Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon XTi
XTi vs XSi |
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Successor: |
Canon T1i
XSi vs T1i |
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General | ||
Model Number: | XSi | M10-R |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 450D, EOS Kiss X2 | |
Camera Format: | SLR | Rangefinder |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $899.99 | $8295.00 |
Street Price: | $649.00 | |
Date Available: | 2008-04-30 | 2020-07-31 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
19.0 oz
(539 g)
includes batteries |
23.3 oz
(660 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm) |
5.5 x
3.1 x
1.5 in. (139 x 80 x 39 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 41.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
Sensor size: | 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm) | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.20 microns | 6.58 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 61 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 692 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3088 x 2056 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2256 x 1504 (3.4 MP, 3:2) |
7864 x 5200
(40.9 MP,
Other), 7840 x 5184 (40.6 MP, Other), 5472 x 3648 (20.0 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit) | JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.5 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | No |
Movie Resolution: | ||
Movie File Format: | None | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | No | |
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Leica M bayonet |
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 | Varies with lens used |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 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 | No |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point | N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | n/a |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1 | Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.73x magnification; Optional Visoflex Electronic Viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.54x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 1,036,800 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 50000 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, ISO 100 to 50,000 in 1/3 EV steps from ISO 200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shadow, Tungsten, Fluorescent warm, Fluorescent cool, Flash, Color Temperature Setting (2000-13100K), Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 960 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted | OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | No |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-field | |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction | Centre-weighted TTL pre-flash metering with Leica flash units (SF40, SF64, SF26), or flash units compatible with the system with SCA3502 M5 adapter |
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 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe with additional contacts for Leica Visoflex viewfinder |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | CR2 RAW (14-bit) | .DNG RAW (14-bit, lossless compressed), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | None | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
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 | WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5 | Threaded cable release or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Wired remote | |
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): | 0.36 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 1 | |
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): | 3.5 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 53 | |
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): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.089 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E5 | Proprietary 7.4v 1300mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary 7.4v 1300mAh Lithium-ion recharge |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Successor to the EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. Newly designed 12.2 megapixel APS-C size Canon CMOS sensor, 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversion, enhanced Live View, improved Autofocus and Framing Rate, bundled with new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Image Stabilizer lens for $900. |