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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  • 15identical
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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
Megapixel (approx.)Differs10.1 MP15.1 MP
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
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
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
Display2 differ
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
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
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC 4
Batteryidentical
Battery life (CIPA standard)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 shots
Battery life (max)Known for one500 hUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
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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