Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D vs Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D — Which Is Better?
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Canon · DSLR · 8 MP · APS-C
Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D
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Canon · DSLR · 10.1 MP · APS-C
Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon EOS Rebel XTi / 400D is the newer of these two compact DSLRs, arriving in 2006 a year after the Canon EOS Rebel XT / 350D. Both use the Canon EF-S mount, so EF-S lenses you already own fit either body without an adapter. Both bodies measure 127 x 94 mm and differ by one millimetre in depth, 64 mm on the XT against 65 mm on the XTi. The XTi weighs 556 g against 540 g. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2005 | 2006 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 17, 2005 | August 24, 2006 |
| Camera type |  DSLR | DSLR |
| Camera size | 127 x 94 x 64 mm | 127 x 94 x 65 mm |
| Camera weight | 540 g | 556 g |
| Optics | 39/100 | 41/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Rebel XTi is the stronger choice when you want room to crop or print larger, with 10.1 MP against 8 MP from the XT. Those extra 2.1 megapixels let you trim a distant wildlife frame more aggressively and still keep detail for a decent-sized print. The XTi adds a small burst edge, 3 fps against 2.8 fps on the XT, useful when following a moving subject. The other optics specifications match. Both sensors are APS-C CMOS, both run the Digic II processor, and both offer nine autofocus points, a 100 to 1600 ISO range and a 1/4000 second top shutter speed. Neither offers in-body stabilisation, so steady handheld work depends on the lens or a tripod. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
8 MP050 | 10.1 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
3456 x 2304 | 3888 x 2592 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
14.8 x 22.2 | 14.8 x 22.2 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
2.8 fps045 | 3 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Canon EF-S | Canon EF-S |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic II | Digic II |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
16003003280000 | 16003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
16003003280000 | 16003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
90300 | 90300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | ||
Read the Video ComparisonVideoNeither camera records video or includes a built-in timelapse mode. These are stills-only DSLRs. If you need even occasional clips, look beyond this pair. For pure photography, nothing is lost by choosing either one. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
N/A | N/A |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
N/A | N/A |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
N/A | N/A |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
✗ | ✗ |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
N/A | N/A |
| Features | 8/100 | 17/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Rebel XTi's rear screen is the useful advantage. It is 2.5 inches with 230000 dots, against a 1.8-inch, 115000 dot panel on the XT. The doubled dot count and larger display make confirming focus and composition easier after a shot. The remaining feature specifications match. Both have a built-in flash and external flash support, and both lack GPS, weather sealing, live view, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Neither has a touch or articulating screen, so menus and playback stay button-driven. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen size | 1.8" | 2.5" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
1150001150001500000 | 2300001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
✗ | ✗ |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
✗ | ✗ |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
✗ | ✗ |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 21/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe Rebel XT is the better choice for a long day of shooting away from a charger. Its NB-2LH battery is rated for 600 shots against 370 for the same battery in the XTi, a 230 shot margin that helps at events or on travel. Both take a single Compact Flash card, Type I or II, with no dual slots on either. Neither charges over USB, so both depend on an external charger between sessions. A spare NB-2LH is a sensible companion for whichever you carry. | ||
| Memory card | Compact Flash (Type I or II) | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NB-2LH | NB-2LH |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
600 shots1505000 | 370 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
For most stills photographers, choose the Rebel XTi / 400D. Its 10.1 MP sensor gives extra cropping room for wildlife and travel shots, its 3 fps burst helps with moving subjects, and its larger, higher resolution screen makes on-the-spot review easier. It uses the same EF-S lenses, so you give up nothing in glass.
The Rebel XT / 350D is the better choice when endurance matters most, such as a full day of event coverage with no chance to recharge, with 600 shots rated against 370. Both use the same NB-2LH battery, so a spare largely closes that gap.