Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)

Comparison of Canon EOS 40D and Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) [S]ave

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Canon EOS 40D ×
Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) ×
General
ModelCanon EOS 40DCanon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number40DXSi
Alternate model number(s)-
  • eos 450d
  • eos kiss x2
Camera formatPro SLRSLR
Release year (year)20072008
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)146129
Width (mm)7462
Height (mm)10898
Weight (g)844539
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon 30DCanon XTi
SuccessorCanon 50DCanon T1i
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.2
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)369.72328.56
Sensor width (mm)23.722.2
Sensor height (mm)15.614.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)6.15.2
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.6
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6461
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.121.9
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.310.8
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)703692
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1936 x 1288(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
  • 2256 x 1504(3.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3088 x 2056(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw
  • sraw (14-bit cr2)
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.43.5
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Image Storage
Movie file format-None
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder+-
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
Lens-Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-29.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3
Aperture range (f)-0.29
Integrated nd filter--
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeAF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD
Viewfinder typeSLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 95%, 0.95x, 22mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopterSLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)-0.54
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)-0.87
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Top deck display+-
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto, 100 - 1600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, 3200 via custom functionAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k
  • 800k - 10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • kelvin 2
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial, Spot (3.8%)35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesGreen Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash OffPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-field
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1313
Flash range descriptionLens aperture dependentLens dependent
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
  • sd
  • sdh
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • sraw (14-bit cr2)
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • ir: rc-1/rc-5
  • wired: rs-60e3
Connections (extended)
  • n3-type push-in terminal
  • wired remote
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.30.42
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.30.36
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)141
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.43.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-53
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.130.16
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.08-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.060.09
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF lag Live View Silent Mode 1 = 0.166sFull AF lag Live View Silent Mode 2 = 0.168sFull AF lag Live View Silent Mode disabled = 0.283s-
Startup time (s)0.40.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.3
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.9-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)800500
Battery form factorProprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery GripProprietary LP-E5
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeble
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional 3.1
  • eos utility 2.1
  • zoombrowser ex 5.8 and imagebrowser 5.8
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • zoom browser ex / imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os x.
  • windows xp/vista
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresReplaces EOS 30D- 10.1 MP, APS-C CMOS sensor- Single DIGIC III processor, 14-bit, Highlight Tone Priority mode- ISO 100-1600/3200- 6.5fps, 75 JPEGSuccessor 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



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