Canon EOS Rebel vs Canon EOS 350D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel and Canon EOS 350D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "Canon APS-C") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

** 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 (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Rebel has a 6,3 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 350D has 8 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Canon EOS 350D has a 27 % 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

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 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 Canon EOS Rebel
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 350D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 350D can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

Though, neither Canon EOS Rebel or Canon EOS 350D 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.

Canon EOS Rebel weighs 645 gr (equal to 1.42 lb) which is 19% heavier than Canon EOS 350D and its 540 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Canon EOS Rebel vs Canon EOS 350D Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel and Canon EOS 350D, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Name	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Manufacturer	Canon	Canon
Release Date and Price	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Release Year	2003	2005
Release Date	2003-08-20	2005-02-17
MSRP	899 USD	899 USD
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Camera Type	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Camera Type	DSLR	DSLR
Sensor	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)	APS-C (approx 22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	3072 x 2048 pixels	3456 x 2304 pixels
Megapixels	6,3 MP	8 MP
Image Processor	DIGIC	DIGIC 2
Image	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
ISO Range	100 - 1600	100 - 1600
White Balance Presets	6	6
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	7	7
Lens Mount	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses	Canon EF Canon EF-S See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm	APS-C Sensor 1.6x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 38 mm 50 mm becomes 80 mm 100 mm becomes 160 mm 200 mm becomes 320 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fixed
Screen size	1.8”	1.8”
Screen dots	118000	115000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	N/A	N/A
Live view	No	No
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentamirror)	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)	0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Frames per second	2,5 fps	2,8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Partial	Multi Center Weighted Partial
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Video recording	No	No
Video format	N/A	N/A
Video resolution	N/A	N/A
Built-in Microphone	No	No
Built-in Speakers	No	No
Storage	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Memory Card	Compact Flash	Compact Flash
Connectivity	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
HDMI Output	No	No
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	No
Remote Control	Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)	Yes (E3 connector, InfraRed)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Canon EOS Rebel	Canon EOS 350D
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	BP-511 Lithium-Ion battery pack	NB-2LH / NB-2L
Battery Life (CIPA)	400 shots	400 shots
Width	142 mm	127 mm
Height	99 mm	94 mm
Depth	72 mm	64 mm
Weight	645 gram	540 gram