At A Glance
An excellent entry-level SLR, but its more full-featured brother, the Rebel Xsi, outperformed this model in our tests.
Manufacturer’s Description
For perfect photos, fast and simple, there's nothing better than Canon's new EOS Rebel XS. With powerful features including a 10.1 Megapixel CMOS Sensor, Canon's DIGIC III processor, fast shooting and more, it's a digital powerhouse. With simple, easy-to-use controls, a compact design, a 2.5-inch LCD monitor, and Live View Function, it's a beginner's dream come true.
The Specs
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Display size | 2.5 inches |
| Viewfinder | Optical |
| Battery | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | No |
| Power | |
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion Battery |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 4.9 inches |
| Depth | 3.8 inches |
| Height | 2.4 inches |
| Weight | 1.75 pounds |
| Lens Features | |
| Maximum Wide Angle (deprecated) | 18.0 mm |
| Maximum aperture | 3.5 |
| Lens mount | Interchangeable |
| Focus features | Yes |
| Storage Media | |
| SD card | SD Memory Card |
| Supported Image Formats | |
| JPG | Yes |
| Warranty | |
| Warranty information | 1 Year Limited Warranty |
Performance
| Performance (New) | |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Very Good |
| Color | Good |
| Sharpness | Very Good |
| Distortion | Fair |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Image Quality, Exposure | 54 |
| Number of Shots | 500 |
| Battery Life (minutes) | 273.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise | 64.9 |
| Image Quality, Sharpness | 52.3 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Flash | 61.3 |
| Image Quality, Color--Adjusted | 55 |
| Image Quality, Color--Auto | 51.5 |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Sharp Interpolation | 52.5 |
| Image Quality, Color | 53.3 |
| Image Quality, Overall | 54.1 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 |
| Image Quality, Exposure--Normal | 50.9 |
| Image Quality, Distortion | 60.3 |
| Image Quality Score | Very Good |
| Image Quality, Distortion--Noise Reduction | 75.5 |
