Nikon D2Xs vs Canon EOS Rebel
This is a full comparison between the cameras Nikon D2Xs and Canon EOS Rebel. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Nikon D2Xs is manufacturered by Nikon but Canon EOS Rebel is from Canon. Both Nikon and Canon are well known brands though.
Nikon D2Xs were released 2006 and Canon EOS Rebel was released 2003. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Nikon D2Xs | 2006 |
| Canon EOS Rebel | 2003 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Nikon D2Xs has a "DX"-sensor while Canon EOS Rebel has a "APSC"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Nikon D2Xs | 75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Canon EOS Rebel | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Nikon)
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)
Resolution
Nikon D2Xs has a 12,2 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Rebel has 6,3 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Nikon D2Xs |
12,2 MP
12212224 pixels 4288 x 2848 |
| Canon EOS Rebel |
6,3 MP
6291456 pixels 3072 x 2048 |
Nikon D2Xs has a 94 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Nikon D2Xs has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel. Nikon D2Xs has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 3200 while Canon EOS Rebel has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Nikon D2Xs | 100-3200 |
| Canon EOS Rebel | 100-1600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D2Xs
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Nikon D2Xs can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Rebel can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Nikon D2Xs | 5 |
| Canon EOS Rebel | 2,5 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
Though, neither Nikon D2Xs or Canon EOS Rebel can shoot movies so if that is a functionality that you are really looking for you should look elsewhere.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Nikon D2Xs weighs 1200 gr (equal to 2,65 lb) which is 86% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel and its 645 gr (or 1,42 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Nikon D2Xs | 1200 gr 2,65 lb |
| Canon EOS Rebel | 645 gr 1,42 lb |
