• APS-C 328.6mm2
  • 10.1 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 35mm 861.6mm2
  • 24.5 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)
  • Nikon D3X
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor:   Nikon D2Xs
D2Xs vs D3X
Successor: Canon T3
XS vs T3 		 
General
Model Number: XS D3X
Alternate Model Number(s): EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F  
Camera Format: SLR Pro SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $699.99 $7999.95
Street Price: $439.79 $2,499.99
Date Available: 2008-08-15 2008-12-15
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 25.0 oz (710 g)
includes batteries, kit lens 		49.1 oz (1,392 g)
includes batteries
Size: 5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in.
(126 x 98 x 62 mm) 		6.3 x 6.2 x 3.4 in.
(160 x 157 x 88 mm)
Waterproof: No No
Waterproof Depth: n/a n/a
Image Sensor
Sensor Type: CMOS CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer: Canon Sony
Effective Megapixels: 10.1 24.5
Sensor Format: APS-C 35mm
Sensor size: 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm) 861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 5.71 microns 5.94 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.6x 1.0x
Aspect Ratio: 3:2 3:2
Color Filter Type: RGBG RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter: Fixed Fixed
Self-Cleaning: Yes No
Sensor shift image stabilization: No No
On-Sensor Phase Detect: No No
DxO Sensor Score:   88
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):   24.7
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):   13.7
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):   1,992
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2),
2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2),
1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2) 		6048 x 4032 (24.4 MP, 3:2),
4544 x 3024 (13.7 MP, 3:2),
3024 x 2016 (6.1 MP, 3:2),
5056 x 4032 (20.4 MP, 5:4),
3792 x 3024 (11.5 MP, 5:4),
2528 x 2016 (5.1 MP, 5:4),
3968 x 2640 (10.5 MP, 3:2),
2976 x 1976 (5.9 MP, Other),
1984 x 1320 (2.6 MP, 3:2)
Image File Format: JPEG, 12-bit Raw JPEG (EXIF 2.21), TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit
Continuous-mode frames/second: 2.9 5.0
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: Yes
HD Video Out: No Yes
HD Video Connection: HDMI
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Canon EF/EF-S Nikon F
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS n/a
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: Yes No
Digital Zoom: No No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: TTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points 51-point TTL phase detection via Nikon Multi-CAM 3500FX with 15 cross-type and 36 line-type sensors
Auto Focus Assist Light? Yes No
Manual Focus: Yes Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder: Optical / LCD Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter) SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screen, 100%, 0.7x, 18mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0
Focus Peaking: No No
EVF Resolution: n/a n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): 0.51x 0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.81x 0.70x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 3.0
Rear Display Resolution: 230,000 dots 922,000 dots
Touchscreen: No No
Articulating Screen: No No
Tilt Swivel Screen: No No
Selfie Screen: No No
Max Playback Zoom: 10.0x 27.0x
Top Deck Display: No Yes
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 1600 1600
Minimum ISO (native): 100 100
ISO Settings: ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments) 100 - 1600, plus down to 50 in Lo-1, up to 6,400 in Hi-2
Auto ISO Mode: Yes Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom Auto, seven manual modes can be preset with fine-tuning; color temperature setting, custom
Shutter Speed Range: 1/4000 - 30 sec 1/8000 - 30 sec
Bulb Mode: Yes Yes
Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average 1005-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (1.5%) centered on selected focus area
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, Flash Off, Program None
Self Timer: 2 or 10 seconds 2/5/10/20 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):    
High Resolution Composite: No No
Flash
Built-in Flash: Yes No
Flash Modes: E-TTL II auto flash n/a
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. n/a
Flash Range Description: Lens dependent n/a
Max Flash Sync: 1/200 1/250
Flash Exposure Compensation: +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps  
External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided; PC Sync terminal
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:    
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types: SD / SDHC CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive
UHS Support:    
Other Memory:    
Dual Card Slots: No Yes
RAW Capture Support: Yes Yes
Uncompressed Format: 12-bit Raw TIFF; RAW (NEF), 12- or 14-bit
Movie File Format:    
Included Memory: No memory included 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 Yes
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: Optional Wired (RS-60E3) Wired, 10-pin terminal or USB
Connections (extended): Wired remote socket HDMI Out (Type-A), DC Input, 10-pin Expansion Terminal
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): 0.42 <0.3
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): 0.69 <0.3
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): 5 31
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):    
Camera penalizes early shutter press? No Yes
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): 2.9 5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 7 31
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): 0.16 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): 0.104 seconds 0.050 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): 0.17 seconds  
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.087 seconds 0.045 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes): Live View Pre-focused: 0.164 Live View Mode Full AF, Single-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.426s Full AF, Auto-Area, Hand-Held Mode = 0.606s Prefocused, Hand-Held Mode = 0.045s Prefocused, Tripod Mode = 0.418s
Startup Time: 0.3 seconds 0.3 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.0 seconds 0.3 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): 500 shots 4400 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: Proprietary LP-E5 Proprietary EN-EL4a
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): Yes Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: Yes
Internal Charging Supported: No
Software
Included Software: ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor, Digital Photo Professional, PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000) Software Suite CD-ROM
OS Compatibility: Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5 Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: 24.5MP version of the D3. 5fps full resolution burst speed, 7fps in DX crop mode at 10.5 megapixels.