| Links | ||
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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 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | XSi | DSLR-A560 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 450D, EOS Kiss X2 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $899.99 | $749.99 |
| Street Price: | $649.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2008-04-30 | 2011-03-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
19.0 oz
(539 g)
includes batteries |
31.9 oz
(903 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm) |
5.4 x
4.1 x
3.3 in. (137 x 104 x 84 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Sony |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 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: | 5.20 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: | 61 | 70 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | 22.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | 12.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 692 | 819 |
| 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) |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3344 x 2224 (7.4 MP, 3:2), 3344 x 1872 (6.3 MP, Other), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit) | JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.5 | 7.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | No | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1440x1080 (30/25) 640x480 (30/25) |
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| Movie File Format: | None | AVCHD, MP4 |
| 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 | 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: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 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: | 9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point | Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type), 11 points in viewfinder mode; Wide, Spot, Local. |
| 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; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.54x | 0.53x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | 0.80x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 921,600 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 11.8x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto (200-1600), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800. (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation) |
| 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 evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted | 40-segment Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot; (1200 zone evaluative metering in Live View) |
| 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 | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports action, Sunset, Night portrait, Night view, Hand-held Twilight, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D) |
| Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2 or 10 (with mirror lock-up) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction | Auto, Off, 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. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
| 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 PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | CR2 RAW (14-bit) | RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | None | AVCHD, MP4 |
| 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: | Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5 | Optional Wireless or Wired |
| Connections (extended): | Wired remote | DC input, HDMI mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD; Wired Remote, External Micophone Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | 0.58 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.36 | 0.57 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 1 | 11 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.5 | 7.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 53 | 13 |
| 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 | 0.30 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.290 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.39 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.089 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full AF, wide-area = 0.307s Live View: Quick AF: 0.196s FC Phase-detect: 0.629s FC Contrast-detect: 1.711s | |
| Startup Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.5 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 | 1050 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E5 | Proprietary NP-FM500H |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +) |
| 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. | SteadyShot INSIDE Image Stabilization, Articulating LCD, 1080i HD Video, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 7fps Burst Mode. |
