What is the sensor size of the Canon XT?
The Canon EOS Rebel XT is a digital camera that has an APS-C sensor at its core. This imager measures 22.2mm in width and 14.8mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 329 mm2.
The XT provides an image resolution of 8 megapixels, based on 3 456 horizontal pixels and 2 304 vertical pixels.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
The sensor diagonal measures 26.7mm, which gives rise to a format factor (or crop factor) of 1.6. Hence, the Canon XT is a crop-sensor camera, as its sensor is smaller than a traditional 35mm film slide or negative.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Canon XT to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.
# | Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
|
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1. | Canon XT | APS-C | 8.0 | 3456 | 2304 | none | 21.8 | 10.8 | 637 | 60 | |
2. | Canon 77D | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 23.6 | 13.3 | 971 | 78 | |
3. | Canon T6i | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.7 | 12.0 | 919 | 71 | |
4. | Canon T6s | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.6 | 12.0 | 915 | 70 | |
5. | Canon T4i | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | |
6. | Canon T1i | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | 1080/20p | 21.7 | 11.5 | 663 | 63 | |
7. | Canon XSi | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | none | 21.9 | 10.8 | 692 | 61 | |
8. | Canon 30D | APS-C | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | none | 21.5 | 10.8 | 736 | 59 | |
9. | Canon XTi | APS-C | 10.1 | 3888 | 2592 | none | 22.1 | 11.0 | 664 | 62 | |
10. | Canon 20D | APS-C | 8.2 | 3504 | 2336 | none | 21.9 | 11.0 | 721 | 62 | |
11. | Canon Rebel | APS-C | 6.3 | 3072 | 2048 | none | 21.0 | 10.8 | 544 | 55 |
In the United States, the XT was initially launched in February 2005 at a price of $899.
Camera to camera comparisons
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Camera Model | Canon XT | |
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Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | |
Launch Date | February 2005 | |
Launch Price | USD 899 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 22.2 x 14.8 mm | |
Sensor Area | 329 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 26.7 mm | |
Crop Factor | 1.6x | |
Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 3 456 x 2 304 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 6.41 μm | |
Pixel Density | 2.42 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | no Video | |
ISO Setting | 100 - 1 600 ISO | |
Image Processor | DIGIC II | |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 60 | |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.8 | |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 10.8 | |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 637 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.49x | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Size | 1.8 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 115k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Phase-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | no Peaking Feature | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 3 shutter flaps/s | |
Shutter Life Expectancy | 50 000 actuations | |
Silent Shooting | no E-Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | no Intervalometer | |
Fill Flash | Built-in Flash | |
Storage Medium | CF cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | no HDMI | |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Canon NB-2LH power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 400 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
127 x 94 x 64 mm (5.0 x 3.7 x 2.5 in) |
|
Camera Weight | 540 g (19.0 oz) |
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