Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II vs Canon EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS

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Key differences

The Canon EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS has 5 MP more megapixel (approx.) than the Canon 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (15.1 MP vs 10.1 MP). The Canon EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS has 690,000 pixels more display resolution (numeric) than the Canon 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (920000 pixels vs 230000 pixels). The Canon EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS has 2.7 mm more width than the Canon 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (128.8 mm vs 126.1 mm). Only the Canon EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS has video capability. Maximum image resolution: 3888 x 2592 pixels on the Canon 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II, 4272 x 2848 pixels on the Canon EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS.

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II:10.1 MP
    • EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS:15.1 MP
  • Maximum image resolution
    • 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II:3888 x 2592 pixels
    • EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS:4272 x 2848 pixels
  • ISO sensitivity
    • 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II:100
    • EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS:100, 1600
  • Display diagonal
    • 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II:6.35 cm (2.5")
    • EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS:7.62 cm (3")
  • Display resolution (numeric)
    • 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II:230000 pixels
    • EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS:920000 pixels
  • Width
    • 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II:126.1 mm
    • EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS:128.8 mm
  • Depth
    • 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II:97.5 mm
    • EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS:61.9 mm
  • Height
    • 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II:61.9 mm
    • EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS:97.5 mm

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Comparison of 1000D + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II, EOS 500D + 18-55mm IS + EF-S 55-250 IS
68 specifications
Picture quality2 differ
Camera typeSLR Camera KitSLR Camera Kit
Megapixel (approx.)Differs10.1 MP15.1 MP
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Maximum image resolutionDiffers3888 x 2592 pixels4272 x 2848 pixels
Still image resolution(s)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4272 x 2848
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported aspect ratios3:23:2
Lens systemidentical
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 - 55 mm
Minimum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5
Maximum aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.6
Optical zoomKnown for one0xUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoomKnown for one0xUnknown — not stated by the source
Focusingidentical
Auto focusing (AF) modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSelective Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto Focus (AF) lockKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Exposure2 differ
ISO sensitivityDiffers100100, 1600
Light exposure modesDiffersManualAperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light meteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCentre-weighted, Spot
Shutteridentical
Fastest camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/4000 s
Slowest camera shutter speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 s
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
Flash1 differ
Flash modesDiffersAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reductionAuto, Flash off, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Second curtain synchro
Flash exposure lockYesYes
Videoidentical
Video recordingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum video resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1920 x 1080 pixels
HD typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull HD
Motion JPEG frame rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 fps
Memoryidentical
Compatible memory cardssd, sdhcsd, sdhc
Display2 differ
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers6.35 cm (2.5")7.62 cm (3")
Display resolution (numeric)Differs230000 pixels920000 pixels
Field of viewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100%
Viewfinderidentical
Viewfinder typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceElectronic
MagnificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.87x
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeYesYes
USB version2.02.0
Cameraidentical
White balanceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto, Cloudy, Custom modes, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Manual, Shade, Tungsten
Scene modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClose-up (macro), Night portrait, Portrait, Landscape
Photo effectsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNeutral
Camera playbackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMovie, Single image, Slide show
HistogramKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Playback zoom (max)10x10x
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC 4
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery life (CIPA standard)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 shots
Battery typeLP-E5LP-E5
Battery life (max)Known for one500 hUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 85%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers126.1 mm128.8 mm
DepthDiffers97.5 mm61.9 mm
HeightDiffers61.9 mm97.5 mm
WeightDiffers450 g480 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser Digital Photo Professional PhotoStitch EOS Utility
Other features5 differ
Video capabilityDiffersNoYes
Built-in flashYesYes
Camera shutter speedDiffers1/4000 - 30 s30 - 1/4000 s
Compatible operating systemsDiffers-Windows 2000 (SP4) / XP (SP2) / Vista -OS X v10.3-10.5Win / XP (SP2/SP3) / Vista Mac OS X v10.4-10.5
Data compressionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG
Digital SLRYesYes
HDMI ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0 (Mini-B)USB 2.0, Video out (PAL/ NTSC)
Lens systemDiffersEF, EF-SEF/EF-S
Power source typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBattery
Camera focusing rangeKnown for oneEV -0.5-18Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one126.1 x 97.5 x 61.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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