• APS-C 372.1mm2
  • 12.4 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 800
  • APS-C 328.6mm2
  • 12.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Detailed specifications
  • Nikon D2Xs
  • Canon EOS XSi (Rebel XSi, Canon 450D)
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Manufacturer URL: Manufacturer website Manufacturer website
Predecessor: Nikon D2X
D2X vs D2Xs
Canon XTi
XTi vs XSi
Successor: Nikon D3X
D2Xs vs D3X
Canon T1i
XSi vs T1i
General
Model Number: D2Xs XSi
Alternate Model Number(s):   EOS 450D, EOS Kiss X2
Camera Format: Pro SLR SLR
Currently Manufactured: No No
Retail Price: $4699.95 $899.99
Street Price: $4,299.95 $649.00
Date Available: TBD 2008-04-30
Tripod Mount: Yes Yes
Weight: 37.7 oz (1,070 g) 19.0 oz (539 g)
includes batteries
Size: 6.2 x 5.9 x 3.4 in.
(158 x 150 x 86 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
Effective Megapixels: 12.4 12.2
Sensor Format: APS-C APS-C
Sensor size: 372.09mm2 (23.70mm x 15.70mm) 328.56mm2 (22.20mm x 14.80mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch: 5.53 microns 5.20 microns
Focal Length Multiplier: 1.6x 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: 59 61
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): 22.2 21.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): 10.9 10.8
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): 489 692
Image Capture
Image Resolution: 4288 x 2848 (12.2 MP, Other),
3216 x 2136 (6.9 MP, Other),
2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2),
2144 x 1424 (3.1 MP, Other),
1600 x 1064 (1.7 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 (EXIF 2.21), TIFF-RGB, RAW JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW (14-bit)
Continuous-mode frames/second: 5.3 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: No No
HD Video Out:
HD Video Connection:
Lens & Optics
Lens Mount: Nikon F 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 No
Digital Zoom Values: n/a n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus: Yes Yes
Auto Focus Type: 11-area TTL phase detection (Nikon Multi-CAM 2000), 9 cross-type 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 (playback only) Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type: SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, interchangeable screens, 100%, 0.86x, 19.9mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 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): 0.56x 0.54x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): 0.86x 0.87x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder: Yes Yes
Rear Display: Yes Yes
Rear Display Size (inches): 2.5 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: 27.0x 10.0x
Top Deck Display: Yes No
Exposure
Maximum ISO (native): 800 1600
Minimum ISO (native): 100 100
ISO Settings: 100 - 800, plus five steps up to 3200 via ISO boost function Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode: No Yes
White Balance Settings: Auto, 6 manual settings, 5 presets, 31 Kelvin settings 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: +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes: 3D color matrix, Center-weighted, Spot 35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 4% spot, center-weighted
Program Auto Exposure: No Yes
Aperture Priority: Yes Yes
Shutter Priority: Yes Yes
Full Manual Exposure: Yes Yes
Creative Exposure Modes: None Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Auto Depth-of-field
Self Timer: 2/5/10/20 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:   +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection: ISO-type hot-shoe contact; safety lock provided 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: TIFF-RGB, RAW CR2 RAW (14-bit)
Movie File Format:   None
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 No
Headphone Jack: No No
External Connections: USB 2.0 High Speed USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant: No Yes
DPOF Compliant: Yes Yes
Remote Control: Yes Yes
Remote Control Type: Optional Wireless, Cabled Wired: RS-60E3, IR: RC-1/RC-5
Connections (extended): Optional 802.11b/g wireless Wired remote
Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): <0.3 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): 17 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): 5.3 3.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): 20 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): 0.05 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): 0.045 seconds  
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):    
Shutter Lag (prefocused): 0.045 seconds 0.089 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):    
Startup Time: 0.2 seconds 0.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time: 0.1 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): 1150 shots 500 shots
Battery Life, Video:    
Battery Form Factor: EN-EL4a Proprietary LP-E5
Usable Battery Types: Lithium Ion rechargeable Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included: 1 x Proprietary EN-EL4a 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: PictureProject Zoom Browser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Digital Photo Professional
OS Compatibility: Windows, MacOS Windows, Mac OS
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features: Based on the previous Nikon D2X model. Can be switched to a high-speed cropped mode, which allows 8 frames per second. This mode reduces resolution to 6.8 megapixels, cropped from the center of the sensor. This increases the effective focal length multiplier to 2.0x, and reduces the number of useable AF points to nine. The cropped area is indicated by a user-selectable shaded crop in the viewfinder. Both matrix and center-weighted metering revised to work normally within cropped area in high-speed cropped mode. New LCD display as previously seen in the Nikon D200. New EN-EL4a battery type has increased power. Black and white mode added (color can be restored in NEF Raw mode). Cropping in camera is possible. Camera settings can be saved and loaded (so they can be shared among a set of users). Burst mode now runs 1-60 rather than 1-35. 'Recent Settings' lets you quickly review your most recent changes (like the D200) -- and you can lock them. Image authentication enabled (for forensic shooting), guaranteeing the image has not been altered. A hardware/software approach using a USB key to guarantee software hasn't been hacked, too. Focus tracking with lock and short or long duration options. Multiple custom curves can be loaded. ISO Auto allows you to select shutter speed now. 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.