Comparisons / Comparison of Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi and Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)

Comparison of Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi and Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) [S]ave

Attribute
Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) ×
Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi ×
General
ModelCanon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)Canon EOS 400D Rebel XTi
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberXSiXTi
Alternate model number(s)
  • eos 450d
  • eos kiss x2
  • eos kiss digital x
  • eos-400d digital
Camera formatSLRSLR
Release year (year)20082006
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129127
Width (mm)6265
Height (mm)9894
Weight (g)539510
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon XTiCanon XT
SuccessorCanon T1iCanon XSi
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerCanonCanon
Effective megapixels (MP)12.210.1
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)328.56328.56
Sensor width (mm)22.222.2
Sensor height (mm)14.814.8
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)5.25.71
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 score6162
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.922.1
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)10.811
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)692664
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2256 x 1504(3.4 mp 3:2)
  • 3088 x 2056(6.3 mp 3:2)
  • 4272 x 2848(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1936 x 1288(2.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 3888 x 2592(10.1 mp 3:2)
Image file format
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
  • cr2 raw
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)3.53
Video Capture
Can take movies--
Image Storage
Movie file formatNoneNone
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Video usable as viewfinder--
Lens and Optics
Lens mountCanon EF/EF-SCanon EF/EF-S
LensCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ISCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)29.00 - 88.0029.00 - 88.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)18.00 - 55.0018.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)33
Aperture range (f)0.290.29
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-28
Filter thread (mm)5858
Optical image stabilization+-
Digital zoom--
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus type9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point9-point phase detection CT-SIR CMOS Sensor, 1 cross-type, 8 single-axis
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderOptical / LCDOptical / LCD(playback only)
Viewfinder typeSLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1SLR type, eye-level pentamirror, 95%, 0.8x, 21mm relief, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter
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)32.5
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, 200, 400, 800, 1600Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • white fluorescent light
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • shade
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted35-zone SPC: evaluative, 9% spot, center-weighted
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-fieldPortrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
  • e-tll ii auto-popup with red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)1313
Flash range descriptionLens dependent-
Max flash sync (s)1/2001/200
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdh
  • cf1
  • cf2
  • microdriv
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • cr2 raw (14-bit)
  • cr2 raw
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
  • rc-1 / rc-5 ir
  • rs-60e3 wired
Connections (extended)
  • wired remote
  • dc input
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.420.35
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.360.36
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)19
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)3.53
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)538
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.160.2
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.13
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.090.1
Startup time (s)0.40.4
Play -> record time (s)0.30.2
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-3
Power
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)500370
Battery form factorProprietary LP-E5Proprietary NB-2LH
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-2LH 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
  • eos utility
  • photostitch
  • zoom browser ex / imagebrowser
  • file viewer utility
  • photoshop elements
  • photostitch
  • remotecapture
  • twain / wia drivers
  • zoombrowser ex (photorecord) / imagebrowser
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSuccessor to the EOS 400D / Rebel XTi. Newly designed 12.2 megapixel APS-C size Canon CMOS sensor, 14-bit Analog-to-Digital (A/D) conversionLCD is new model with wide 160 degree viewing angle, much brighter backlight



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