Which camera is better a 10 mp powershot by canon or the rebel xti?

Question

OK, I have decided with the rebel, now i have another question, rebel XT or rebel XTI? I have noticed on flickr that the XT is more popular than the XTI. I am new at this so i think i would like to take a photography class to get the best use out of my camera. Thanks for your input everybody....

Answer 1

It depends on what you are looking for, but by any standard considering the results, there is no contest. The XTi is in a whole different league from the Powershot line.

First of all, all the 10 MP Powershots have a 1/1.8" sensor which translates into about 38 sq. mm. The XTi sensor is over 8 times larger at 328 sq. mm. The XTi sensor is also a CMOS sensor and the 10 MP's have CCD's. The CMOS may have an advantage in low light situtations.

The XTi has MUCH more control available to you, if you know how to use it, so you would be able to get a good image under far more circumstances. If you are afraid to venture into full control, you can just set the camera on "auto" and you can use it EXACTLY like a point and shoot camera.

Go here
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/compare_post.asp?method=sidebyside&cameras=canon_sd900%2Ccanon_g7%2Ccanon_eos400d&show=all
and click on "Our in-depth review" under the G7 and under the XTi. In the reviews, look at "Photographic tests" and "Sample images." I think you will see a real difference in the samples if you look at the interface between the bright white areas of a scene and any color when you compare the G7 to the XTi, with the XTi producing a better transition without fringing.

Answer 2

The Rebel XTi and the powershots are completely different animals. The XTi is by far the superior camera. And yes, you should know, it does not always have to be manual. It has scene modes just like the powershots do, so you can turn it on, and point and shoot quite easily. but what it gives you over a powershot is alot more than that. You have the option of putting any lens you want on it. You have a huge CMOS sensor, which is way better than the tiny over pixelated sensors used on compact cameras. You have the ability to take real low-light shots without a problem. The list of advantages of going with an slr is really long.

But if your criteria is that a camera is small and cheap, the xti is not for you. It is anything but small, and any extra lenses will be expensive.

Answer 3

In terms of image quality there is no contest. The Rebel XTi wins hands down. And for only one reason - optics. Optics are the biggest factor in determining image quality for any camera. Optics will even out weigh Mp's in terms of impact.

With the Powershot you're stuck with whatever lens is there. With the Rebel XTi you have a whole selection of lens - with 3 different levels of quality to choose from. you can spend $100 for a lens or you can spend $10000 for a lens. All depends on what you want.

Answer 4

If you have the money and the time to manually set the camera, go for the xti. I myself prefer the powershot.

Answer 5

10 mp powershot by canon for sure!