- APS-C 328.6mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Go in depth with our full Canon XSi Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the XSi.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon 1Ds Mark II
1Ds Mark II vs 1Ds Mark III |
Canon XTi
XTi vs XSi |
Successor: |
Canon 1DX
1Ds Mark III vs 1DX |
Canon T1i
XSi vs T1i |
General | ||
Model Number: | 1Ds Mark III | XSi |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 450D, EOS Kiss X2 | |
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $7999.00 | $899.99 |
Street Price: | $649.00 | |
Date Available: | 2007-12-15 | 2008-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
50.3 oz
(1,425 g)
includes batteries |
19.0 oz
(539 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
6.1 x
6.3 x
3.1 in. (156 x 160 x 80 mm) |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.4 in. (129 x 98 x 62 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 21.1 | 12.2 |
Sensor Format: | 35mm | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 864mm2 (36.00mm x 24.00mm) | 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.41 microns | 5.20 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.0x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | 61 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 24.0 | 21.9 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.0 | 10.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,663 | 692 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5616 x 3744
(21.0 MP,
3:2), 4992 x 3328 (16.6 MP, 3:2), 4080 x 2720 (11.1 MP, 3:2), 2784 x 1856 (5.2 MP, 3:2) |
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, RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2 | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 3.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | No |
Movie Resolution: | ||
Movie File Format: | None | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
HD Video Out: | ||
HD Video Connection: | ||
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: | n/a | 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 | No |
Normal Focus Range: | ||
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45 AF points, 19 high-precision cross-type points, 26 assist type points | 9-point, wide-area, phase-detection AF system with f/2.8 cross-type center point |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.75x, 20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | SLR type; Eye-level Pentamirror, 95%, 0.87x, Eyepoint: 19mm, Diopter: -3 to +1 |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.75x | 0.54x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.75x | 0.87x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 1600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-1600, 1/3 EV increments, 50 & 3200 extension | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom (up to 5), Kelvin, Personal (PC 1- 5) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent Light, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative linked to 19 AF points, Center-weighted, Partial (8.5%), Spot (2.5%), Multi-spot | 35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-field | |
Self Timer: | 10, 2 seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | No | Yes |
Flash Modes: | n/a | E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | n/a | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | PC Sync, Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, sRAW; 14-bit CR2 | CR2 RAW (14-bit) |
Movie File Format: | None | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 1.1,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed,USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wired, Wireless | Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5 |
Connections (extended): | 15-pin system extension terminal, N3 remote control terminal | Wired remote |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.30 | 0.42 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 0.36 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 8 | 1 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 3.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 8 | 53 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.07 seconds | 0.16 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.062 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.045 seconds | 0.089 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Prefocused: 0.118s | |
Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1800 shots | 500 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E4 | Proprietary LP-E5 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E4 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional 3.2, EOS Utility 2.2, ZoomBrowser EX 6.0 and ImageBrowser 6.0 | Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Replaces EOS-1Ds Mark II - 21.1MP, Full-frame CMOS sensor - 6.4 um pixels (but with same light sensitive area as 1Ds Mark II) - Dual DIGIC III processors, 14-bit, Highlight Tone Priority mode - ISO 100-1600 plus 50 and 3200 extension - 5 fps for 56 L/F JPEGs or 12 RAW - Improved pentaprism viewfinder - Based on 1D Mark III body - EOS Integrated Cleaning System with Self-Cleaning Sensor Unit, Dust Delete Data - Live View LCD - 300K actuation shutter - Magnesium alloy body and chassis | 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. |