Links
| Model Name | Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D) |
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| Manufacturer URL | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor | Canon XTi |
| Successor | Canon T1i |
Auto Focus
| Auto Focus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Auto Focus Type | 9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus | Yes |
Power
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF) | 500 shots |
|---|---|
| Battery Form Factor | Proprietary LP-E5 |
| Usable Battery Types | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included | 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter) | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported | No |
Lens & Optics
| Digital Zoom Values | n/a |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent) | 29 - 88mm |
| Focal Length (actual) | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 |
| Integrated ND Filter | No |
| Filter Thread | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Digital Zoom | No |
Image Sensor
| On-Sensor Phase Detect | No |
|---|---|
| DxO Sensor Score | 61 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits) | 21.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs) | 10.8 |
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso) | 692 |
| Sensor Manufacturer | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels | 12.2 |
| Sensor Format | APS-C |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch | 5.20 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | No |
Image Storage
| Usable Memory Types | SD / SDHC |
|---|---|
| Dual Card Slots | No |
| RAW Capture Support | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format | CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
| Included Memory | No memory included |
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) |
|---|---|
| Image File Format | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second | 3.5 |
General
| Size | 5.1 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | No |
| Waterproof Depth | n/a |
| Model Number | XSi |
| Alternate Model Number(s) | EOS 450D, EOS Kiss X2 |
| Camera Format | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured | No |
| Retail Price | $899.99 |
| Street Price | $649.00 |
| Date Available | 2008-04-30 |
| Tripod Mount | Yes |
Viewfinder
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | SLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1 |
| Focus Peaking | No |
| EVF Resolution | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.54x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.87x |
Exposure
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| Metering Modes | 35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure | Yes |
| Aperture Priority | Yes |
| Shutter Priority | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-field |
| Self Timer | 10 or 2 seconds |
| Maximum ISO (native) | 1600 |
| High Resolution Composite | No |
| Minimum ISO (native) | 100 |
| ISO Settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
| Auto ISO Mode | Yes |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode | Yes |
Video Capture
| Can take movies | No |
|---|---|
| Movie File Format | None |
| Movie File Format | None |
| Composite Video Out | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder | No |
Flash
| Flash Exposure Compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
|---|---|
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in Flash | Yes |
| Flash Modes | E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100) | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync | 1/200 |
Performance Timing
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution) | 3.5 |
|---|---|
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution) | 53 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid) | 0.16 seconds |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution) | 0.42 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame) | 0.36 |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused) | 0.089 seconds |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames) | 1 |
| Startup Time | 0.4 seconds |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No |
| Play -> Record Time | 0.3 seconds |
Software
| Included Software | Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional |
|---|---|
| OS Compatibility | Windows, Mac OS |
Display
| Rear Display Size (inches) | 3.0 |
|---|---|
| Rear Display Resolution | 230,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | No |
| Articulating Screen | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen | No |
| Selfie Screen | No |
| Max Playback Zoom | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display | No |
| Eye-level Viewfinder | Yes |
| Rear Display | Yes |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | No |
|---|---|
| Built-In GPS | No |
| Microphone Jack | No |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| External Connections | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant | Yes |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Remote Control Type | Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5 |
| Connections (extended) | Wired remote |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | No |
| NFC | No |
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. |
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Basic
| Sensor size | 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm) |
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| Weight | 19.0 oz (539 g) includes batteries |