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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon XTi
XTi vs XSi |
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| Successor: |
Canon T1i
XSi vs T1i |
Nikon D610
D600 vs D610 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | XSi | D600 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 450D, EOS Kiss X2 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $899.99 | $2699.95 |
| Street Price: | $649.00 | $1,899.95 |
| Date Available: | 2008-04-30 | 2012-09-18 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
19.0 oz
(539 g)
includes batteries |
47.6 oz
(1,350 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm) |
5.6 x
4.4 x
3.2 in. (141 x 113 x 82 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 24.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 35mm |
| Sensor size: | 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm) | 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.20 microns | 5.97 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 61 | 94 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | 25.1 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | 14.2 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 692 | 2,980 |
| 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) |
6016 x 4016
(24.2 MP,
3:2), 4512 x 3008 (13.6 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2008 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1968 (5.8 MP, 3:2), 1968 x 1312 (2.6 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.5 | 5.4 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
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| Movie File Format: | None | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Nikon F |
| Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 24 - 85mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 24 - 85mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.54x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/4.5 - f/29 (tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
38 cm to Infinity 15.0 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 72.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point | 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking via Nikon Multi-CAM 4800FX; Contrast-detect AF in Live View & Movie modes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.70x magnification, 20.6mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.54x | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | 0.70x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,000 dots (307,200 px) |
| 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 | Yes |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | ISO 100 - 6400, Lo-1 (ISO 50), Hi-1 (ISO 12,800), Hi-2 (ISO 25,600), Auto (adjustable) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom | Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted | 2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area |
| 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, Auto Depth-of-field | Scene (portrait, landscape, child, sports, close up, night portrait, night landscape, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dusk/dawn, pet portrait, candlelight, blossom, autumn colors, food, silhouette, high key, low key), HDR, Active D-Lighting |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2/5/10/20 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction | Front-curtain sync, Slow sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync; built-in flash supports wireless Commander mode |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/200 (up to 1/250 with reduced flash range) |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | ISO-type Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | Yes |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | CR2 RAW (14-bit) | RAW (NEF), 14 or 12-bit; RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | None | MOV (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC video with Linear PCM audio) |
| 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 | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| 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: | Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5 | Optional wired or wireless |
| Connections (extended): | Wired remote | Type-C Mini HDMI, Accessory Terminal, Stereo Mic Jack, Stereo Headphone Jack |
| 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): | 0.36 | 0.51 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 1 | 36 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.58 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.5 | 5.4 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 53 | 28 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.4 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 14 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.4 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.16 seconds | 0.26 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.54 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.218 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.054 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.30 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.089 seconds | 0.054 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF lag, Auto-area Mode = 0.335s LV: Full AF lag, Sigma 70mm = 1.78s Full AF lag, kit lens = 1.54s Prefocused = 0.218s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | 900 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E5 | Proprietary EN-EL15, optional MB-D14 battery grip |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL15 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| 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 | Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
| 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. | 24.3MP full frame (35.9 x 24mm) CMOS sensor, EXPEED 3 processor, 5.5 fps burst mode, 150K shutter, locking mode dial, dual SD card slots, UHS-1 compliant, uncompressed Full HD 8-bit video streaming via HDMI, stereo mic jack, headphone jack. |
