Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Compared to Nikon D70 DSLR

Specifications

Nikon D70

Canon Digital Rebel XT / 350D

Resolution

6.1 MP

8.0 MP

Sensor

CCD

CMOS

Multiplier Effect

1.5 x

1.6 x

Shutter Release Time Lag

100 milliseconds

100 milliseconds

Low-Pass Filter

Built-in / Fixed

Built-in / Fixed

Start Up Speed

.02 seconds

0.2 seconds

Image Sizes

• 3008 x 2000
• 2240 x 1488
• 1504 x 1000

• 3456 x 2304
• 2496 x 1664
• 1728 x 1152

Metering

TTL full-aperture exposure metering system

3D color matrix metering with 1,005-segment RGB sensor

Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10, or 13-mm circle in center of frame (variable through custom functions)

Spot: Meters about 1% of frame centered on active focus area

TTL full aperture exposure metering

35-zone SPC (1) 35 Point Evaluative (linked to all AF points)

Partial metering at centre (approx. 9% of viewfinder)

Centre weighted

Processing Parameters

Seven Image Enhancement Options

• Normal (default): Recommended for most situations

• Vivid: Enhances saturation, contrast and sharpness to produce vivid images with vibrant reds, greens and blues

• Sharp: Sharpens outlines

• Soft: Softens outlines. Use to ensure smooth, natural looking skin tones in portraits

• Direct Print: Optimizes images for printing "as is" via direct USB connection

• Portrait: Lowers contrast and softens background details

• Landscape: Enhances saturation and sharpness to produce landscapes with vibrant greens and blues

• Custom: The parameters for; Sharpening, Contrast (Tone), Colour reproduction, Saturation, and Hue, can all be adjusted by selecting Custom mode in the "Optimize Image" menu.

Six Image Enhancement Options

• Parameter Set 1: Contrast, sharpness and color saturation is optimized for images upon which no retouching will be performed before direct printing.

• Parameter Set 2: Contrast, sharpness and color saturation is optimized for images that will be retouched or adjusted

• Parameter Sets 3, 4 and 5: can be customized by the user for contrast, sharpness, color saturation and color tone.

• Monochrome Parameter set: Incorporates five levels each of contrast and sharpness in addition to filter effects (none, yellow, orange, red and green) that are just like camera filter effects and toning effects (none, sepia, blue, purple, green). Similar to on EOS 20D.

Recording Format

JPEG, RAW, JPEG Basic + RAW

JPEG, RAW, JPEG Large + RAW

Exposure Shooting Modes

• 7 Variable Program Modes - Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Night landscape, Night portrait
• (P) Flexible Program auto
• (S) Shutter-priority auto
• (A) Aperture priority auto
• (M) Manual

• Auto
• (P) Program AE
• (Tv) Shutter priority AE
• (Av) Aperture priority AE
• (M) Manual
• Auto depth-of-field
• Portrait
• Landscape
• Close-up
• Sports
• Night portrait

ISO Sensitivity

200 -1600 ISO

100 -1600 ISO

Color Mode

sRGB Ia, Adobe RGB, sRGB IIa

sRGB, Adobe RGB

Continuous Shooting Speed

3 fps

3 fps

Continuous Shooting # Frames

144 JPEG (on 256 MB CF card)

14 JPEG

White Balance

Auto TTL white-balance with 1,005 segment RGB sensor, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy,Shade, Preset Custom

Auto White Balance, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Preset Custom

WB Fine-Tuning

± 3 step fine tuning for each WB setting

± 3 step fine tuning for each WB setting. Fine tuning in Blue-Amber and/or Magenta-Green range

WB Bracketing

+/- 3 stops. Set in 1/3 or ½ step increments. WB-BKT does not work during RAW and RAW + JPEG shooting. When the shutter is released, three images are captured, each with a different WB bias setting as selected

+/- 3 stops. Selectable in 1/3 step increments. Blue/Amber bias or Magenta/Green bias. WB-BKT does not work during RAW and RAW + JPEG shooting. When the shutter is released, three images are captured, each with a different WB bias setting as selected.

Shutter Speed

30 sec to 1/8000 sec + Bulb

30 sec to 1/4000 + Bulb

Exposure Compensation

+5.0 to -5.0EV
(1/2, 1/3EV step)

+2.0 to -2.0EV
(1/2, 1/3EV step)

AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing)

2 or 3 frames -2.0 to +2.0
½ or 1/3 step increments

3 frames -2.0 to +2.0
½ or 1/3 step increments

Flash sync

1/500 sec

1/200 sec

Built-in flash Guide Number (ISO 100, metres)

11

13

Flash Modes

Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction with Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain

Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction, (Rear Curtain Custom setting 9.1)

High Speed Sync

No

Yes, with EX series Speedlight

Flash Compensation

–3 to +1 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments

+/- 2 stops in 1/3 or 1/2 stop increments

Flash Type

i-TTL + Wireless Creative Lighting System with SB-800, SB-600, "Commander Mode" on built-in flash for wireless multi-flash support

E-TTL II with EX series Speedlites, wireless multi-flash support with optional ST-E2 transmitter. ($300 CAN accessory 01/03/05)

AF Detection

EV -1 to 19 EV

EV .5 to 18 EV

Focus Points

5

7

Focus Modes

Selectable: 1) Single Area AF, 2) Dynamic Area AF, 3) Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF

Selectable: 1) AI Focus AF, 2) One shot AF, 3) AI Servo AF

Lens Compatibility

1) DX Nikkor : All functions supported
2) Type G or D AF Nikkor : All functions supported. 3) AI-P Nikkor : All functions supported except 3D color matrix metering, i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR, and autofocus
4) Non-CPU : Can be used in exposure mode M, but exposure meter does not function; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster

Canon EF and EF-S : All functions supported

Viewfinder Coverage

95%

95%

Eyepoint

18mm

21mm

LCD monitor

1.8 " TFT 130,000 pixels with brightness adjustment

1.8 " TFT 115,000 pixels with brightness adjustment

Noise Reduction

Yes – Fast two stage process

Yes – Fast DIGIC II Processor

Interface

USB 2.0 (Full Speed, similar transfer rate to USB 1.1)

USB 2.0 High Speed

Vertical Image Rotation

Yes

Yes

Alphanumeric data input

Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input is available with LCD monitor and multi-selector; stored in Exif header of image. Provide location information, copyright details etc.

No

Direct Print Support

Yes PictBridge Direct Print Compliant with PictBridge Printers, DPOF

Canon SELPHY Compact Photo Printers, Bubble Jet Printers with the direct print function and PIXMA Printers supporting PictBridge, DPOF

Accessory vertical grip

No

Yes Canon BG-E3. Can hold two NB-2LH batteries or 6 AA's

Bundled Software

Nikon Picture Project, The 123 of Digital Imaging ebook Standard Edition, Optional Nikon Capture 4.2 RAW / NEF Editing Software

ZoomBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional RAW editing software, Photo Record (Remote Capture), ArcSoft

Optional Remote

Wireless ML-L3 remote

Cable remote RS-60E3 or Wireless RC-1

Power Source

Li-Ion rechargeable EN-EL3 battery and charger supplied or use 3 x CR2 (with supplied MS-D70 battery holder)

Li-Ion rechargeable NB-2LH battery and charger supplied

Dimensions
(W x H x D)

140 x 111 x 78mm

Weight w/o battery

595 grams

485 grams

Advantages of Nikon D70

• Larger ergonomic grip and menu buttons provide for comfortable hold and ease of operation

• 3D color matrix metering with 1,005-segment RGB sensor and Spot metering

• Larger sensor size. 1.5 x focal multiplier effect versus 1.6 x on Rebel XT
  

• Faster maximum shutter speed at 1/8000 sec
  

• Fast start up



• Greater number of images can be captured when shooting in continious mode over extended time period vs Rebel XT

• Significantly superior Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm kit lens in terms of the optical quality, focal range, brightness, design, and construction provided



• 25 custom settings versus 9 on the Digital Rebel XT
  
  
• Significantly higher battery capacity provides for up to 2000 images being captured vs approximately 600 with Rebel XT. Single use battery compatibility with CR2 x 3 using supplied battery holder



• Faster flash sync speed at 1/500 sec compared to 1/200 sec (internal and external flash)

• "Commander mode" with internal i-TTL flash provides for wireless Nikon Creative Lighting System support with dedicated external speedlights. A $300 CAN (01/03/05) option for Rebel XT using accessory ST-E2 transmitter

• Low light AF detection from -1EV to 19 EV compared to 0.5 EV to 18 EV with Rebel XT

• Metering range 0 - 20 EV compared to 1 - 20 EV for Rebel XT
  
  
• Auto Exposure bracketing 2 or 3 frames vs 2 frames with Rebel XT

• White Balance Bracketing in 1/2 and 1/3 steps for critical fine-tuning vs 1/2 steps with Digital Rebel XT

• Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV compared to +/- 2 EV

• Higher resolution LCD playback monitor with 130,000 pixels compared to 115,000 on Rebel XT

• Grid outlines available in D70 viewfinder (to assist in architectural composition etc.)

• Up to 36 characters of alphanumeric text input. Tag location information, copyright details etc. to an image

• Red-eye reduction beam from lamp compared to strobe from actual speedlight on Rebel XT. Beam is easier for subjects to distinguish from actual flash firing. (Less eye blinking effect)



• Handy Image Dust Off Feature with Nikon Capture NX Software (optional)

• Compatibility with older lenses including manual focus Nikkor lenses (AI-P and D type), and non-CPU

Advantages of Canon Rebel XT

• Significantly smaller and lighter body size. Great for travel, hiking etc.
  
  
• Higher resolution with 8.0 effective megapixels versus 6.1 effective megapixels on Nikon D70 (maximum file size 3456 x 2304 on Rebel XT, 3034 x 2024 on Nikon D70). Allows for additional cropping of detail.

• New Sensor design and DIGIC II Image Processor (Fast processing and good low noise performance at high ISO)
  
  
• Monochrome Parameter set for creative filter effects. Similar to EOS 20D. Three Custom parameters settings.

• ISO sensitivity down to ISO 100 compared to ISO 200 on D70

• Buffer capacity up to 14 frames vs 12 frames for D70* (more frames can be captured when shooting in shorter duration bursts)
  
  
• Convenient Depth-of-field AE (A-DEP mode)

• Writes JPEG Large + RAW compared to JPEG Basic + RAW with Nikon D70. (Basic is more compressed)

• White Balance fine tuning with added Blue-Amber and/or Magenta-Green bias



• More powerful built-in flash (GN 13) and wider flash coverage (17mm lens)



• High Speed Flash Sync mode support with optional EX series speedlights



• Fast USB 2.0 High Speed download transfer to computer



• Mirror Lock Up Feature up to 30 seconds
  
  
• Optional vertical release BG-E3 battery grip. Use two NB-2LH rechargeable batteries for extended shooting capacity or can use 6 x AA battery type for convenience **



• Bundled with Canon's Digital Photo Professional RAW editing software
  
  
• Compatible with Canon Direct Print printers, including SELPHY compact photo printers
  
  
• Digital Rebel XT available in in either black or silver