Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D) and Nikon D2Hs

Comparison of Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D) and Nikon D2Hs [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D) ×
Nikon D2Hs ×
General
ModelCanon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)Nikon D2Hs
BrandCanonNikon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.nikonusa.com/
Model numberXSD2Hs
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos 1000d
  • eos kiss f
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Camera formatSLRPro SLR
Release year (year)20082005
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)126158
Width (mm)6286
Height (mm)98150
Weight (g)7101,070
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Nikon D2H
SuccessorCanon T3Nikon D3S
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSJFET
Sensor manufacturerCanonNikon
Effective megapixels (MP)10.14.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)328.56361.15
Sensor width (mm)22.223.3
Sensor height (mm)14.815.5
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.719.46
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.61.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBG-
Anti aliasing filterFixedFixed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
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)
  • 1840 x 1224(2.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2464 x 1632(4.0 mp other)
Image file format
  • 12-bit raw
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • nef (ra
  • uncompressed tiff-rgb
Continuous-mode (fps)2.9-
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SNikon F
LensCanon 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--
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeTTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points11-area TTL phase detection (Multi-CAM 2000)
Auto focus assist light+-
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter)SLR
Focus peaking--
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.51-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.81-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.52.5
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000232,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display-+
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)1,6001,600
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments)200-1600, Hi-1 (3200) and Hi-2 (6400)
Auto iso mode+-
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
  • 5 presets and kelvin (31 steps)
  • auto
  • manual
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/8000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average1005 pixel RGB Color Matrix metering sensor: 3D Color Matrix II, Center-Weighted, 2% Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program-
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • e-ttl ii auto flash
-
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)13-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/250
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot ShoeISO 518 hot shoe, ISO 519 sync terminal
Image Storage
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots-+
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 12-bit raw
  • nef (ra
  • uncompressed tiff-rgb
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
  • optional wired (rs-60e3)
  • nikon 10-pin cable
  • wired
Connections (extended)
  • wired remote socket
  • dc in
  • wifi available via optional wt-2/2a wireless transmitter
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.420.3
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.69-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)5-
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)2.9-
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)7-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.16-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.1-
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.17-
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.09-
Shutter lag (notes)Live View Pre-focused: 0.164-
Startup time (s)0.3-
Play -> record time (s)0-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.3-
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)500-
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E5Proprietary EN-EL4
Usable battery types
  • lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary EN-EL4 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital photo professional
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • picture style editor
  • ptp twain driver (windows 2000)
  • zoombrowser ex / imagebrowser
  • pictureproject software cd
Os compatibility
  • os x v10.3-10.5
  • windows 2000 / xp / vista
  • mac os x
  • windows xp
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-EV adjust step size can be 1/2, 1/2, or 1.0 EV



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