Canon EOS Kiss Digital vs Canon EOS 650D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Kiss Digital and Canon EOS 650D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.


Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufacturered by Canon.
Canon EOS Kiss Digital were released 2003 and Canon EOS 650D was released 2012. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period of time can be of interest since technology is always improving etc.Camera | Manufacturer | Released |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | Canon | 2003 |
Canon EOS 650D | Canon | 2012 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
Both these cameras have the same sorts sensor (called "APSC") which means that if you compare the cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras have a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the cameras sensor size effect the focal length with a multiplier.
Camera | Experienced focal length when using a lens with 50mm focal length (ex a common "50mm f/1.8") | |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
Canon EOS 650D | 80 mm | (a Canon APS-C sensor have a crop factor / focal length multiplier by * 1.6) |
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Canon EOS Kiss Digital has a 6,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 650D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels | Pixel (total) | Pixels (width) | Pixels (height) |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 6,3 MP | 6291456 | 3072 | 2048 |
Canon EOS 650D | 18 MP | 17915904 | 5184 | 3456 |
Canon EOS 650D has a 185 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Kiss Digital . This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterwards while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Canon EOS 650D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Kiss Digital . Canon EOS 650D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Canon EOS Kiss Digital has 100 to 1600.
Camera | ISO Range |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 100-1600 |
Canon EOS 650D | 100-12800 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that supports autofocus, does not have a autofocus motor of their own but this wont cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses that work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss Digital
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 650D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definately be of interest. Canon EOS Kiss Digital can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 650D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 2,5 |
Canon EOS 650D | 5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording of movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 650D. Sadly, the Canon EOS Kiss Digital does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, carried around, for several hours at the time.
Canon EOS Kiss Digital weighs 645 gr (equal to 1,42 lb) which is 12% heavier than Canon EOS 650D and its 575 gr (or 1,27 lb).
Camera | Weight (in gram) | Weight (in pounds) |
Canon EOS Kiss Digital | 645 gr | 1,42 lb |
Canon EOS 650D | 575 gr | 1,27 lb |