• 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 12.8 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • APS-C 328.6mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon EOS 5D
  • Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)
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Prices:    
Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:    
Successor: Canon 5D Mark II
5D vs 5D Mark II
Canon T3
XS vs T3
General
Model Number: 5D XS
Alternate Model Number(s):   EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F
Camera Format: Pro SLR SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $3499.99 $699.99
Street Price:   $439.79
Date Available: 2005-08-22 2008-08-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 28.6 oz (810 g) 25.0 oz (710 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
Size: 6.0 x 4.4 x 3.0 in.
(152 x 113 x 75 mm)
5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.
(126 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: 12.8 10.1
Sensor Format: 35mm APS-C
Sensor size: 855.62mm2 (35.80mm x 23.90mm) 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 8.20 microns 5.71 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: No Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score: 71  
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 22.9  
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 11.1  
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 1,368  
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4368 x 2912 (12.7 MP, 3:2),
3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2),
2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2)
3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2),
2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2),
1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.CR2) JPEG, 12-bit Raw
Continuous-mode frames/second: 3.0 2.9
Video Capture
Can take movies: No No
Movie Resolution:
Movie File Format:    
Composite Video Out: Yes Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: Yes Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder: No
HD Video Out: No
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 n/a
Thread Type: n/a n/a
Optical Image Stabilization: No Yes
Digital Zoom: No No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 9-point (plus 6 invisible assist points), TTL-CT-SIR CMOS TTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes Yes
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD (playback only) Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: SLR type, eye-level pentaprism SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter)
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):   0.51x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):   0.81x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 2.5
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 230,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No
Selfie Screen: 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: 100 - 1600 in 1/3-stop increments, expandable to 50 / 3200 ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments)
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent light, Flash, Custom, Color Temperature 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: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: TTL full-aperture w/ 35-zone SPC: AF-linked Evaluative, 8% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted avg. 35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average
Program Auto Exposure: No Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:   Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program
Self Timer: 10 seconds 2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: No Yes
Flash Modes: n/a E-TTL II auto flash
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): n/a 13.0 m / 42.7 ft.
Flash Range Description: n/a Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync: 1/200 1/200
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive SD / SDHC
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: Yes No
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: RAW (.CR2) 12-bit Raw
Movie File Format:    
Included Memory: No memory included No memory included
Included Memory Type:    
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi: No No
NFC: No No
Bluetooth: No No
Built-In GPS: No No
Microphone Jack: No No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: 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: Remote w/ N3-type contact Optional Wired (RS-60E3)
Connections (extended): DC In Wired remote socket
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.40 0.42
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.33 0.69
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 17 5
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 3.0 2.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 98 7
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): 0.15 seconds 0.16 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): 0.15 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):    
Shutter Lag (manual focus): 0.133 seconds 0.104 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):   0.17 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.078 seconds 0.087 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): Tested with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens Live View Pre-focused: 0.164
Startup Time: 0.1 seconds 0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.0 seconds 0.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:   3.3 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):    
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): 800 shots 500 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: 1 x BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 / BP-514, 1 x CR2016 Proprietary LP-E5
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargable 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software: Digital Photo Professional, ZoomBrowserEX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, Remote Capture,TWAIN and WIA drivers ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor, Digital Photo Professional, PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000)
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: