Canon EOS Rebel XS vs Canon EOS Kiss M2

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel XS and Canon EOS Kiss M2. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Rebel XS were released 2008 and Canon EOS Kiss M2 was released 2020. That is a 12 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Rebel XS 2008
Canon EOS Kiss M2 2020

Type of camera

Canon EOS Rebel XS is a DSLR camera while Canon EOS Kiss M2 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Rebel XS 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS Kiss M2 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 (Canon)

Resolution

Canon EOS Rebel XS has a 10,1 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS Kiss M2 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel XS 10,1 MP
10077696 pixels
3888 x 2592
Canon EOS Kiss M2 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Canon EOS Kiss M2 has a 138 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XS. 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

Canon EOS Kiss M2 has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XS. Canon EOS Kiss M2 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel XS has 100 to 1600.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel XS 100-1600
Canon EOS Kiss M2 100-25600

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.

Worth mentioning is that Canon EOS Kiss M2 belongs to the Canon EOS M-system and needs an adapter to work with Canons EF, EF-S, MP-E, and TS-E lenses. You can read more about this adapter here:
Canon Lens Mount Adapter EF-EOS M

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XS
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Kiss M2

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel XS can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS Kiss M2 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel XS 3
Canon EOS Kiss M2 10

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 movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS Kiss M2. Sadly, the Canon EOS Rebel XS 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, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS Rebel XS weighs 502 gr (equal to 1.11 lb) which is 30% heavier than Canon EOS Kiss M2 and its 387 gr (or 0.85 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel XS 502 gr
1.11 lb
Canon EOS Kiss M2 387 gr
0.85 lb

Canon EOS Rebel XS vs Canon EOS Kiss M2 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel XS and Canon EOS Kiss M2, 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 XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Name Canon EOS Rebel XS Canon EOS Kiss M2
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Release Date and Price
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Release Year 2008 2020
Release Date 2008-06-10 2020-10-14
MSRP 599 USD 599 USD
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Camera Type
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Camera Type DSLR Mirrorless
Sensor
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
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 3888 x 2592 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 10,1 MP 24 MP
Image Processor DIGIC 3 DIGIC 8
Image
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
ISO Range 100 - 1600 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 6 7
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 XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 7 143
Lens Mount Canon EF
Canon EF-S

See Compatible Lenses
Canon EF-M

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 XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2.5” 3”
Screen dots 230000 1040000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.81× (0.51× 35mm equiv.) 0.62x
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2360000
Photography features
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Frames per second 3 fps 10 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 13 meters 5 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Partial
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Video recording No Yes
Video format N/A MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution N/A 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone No Yes
Built-in Speakers No Yes
Storage
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (E3 connector) Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Canon EOS Rebel XS
Canon EOS Kiss M2
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion LP-E5 battery pack
LP-E12 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) N/A 305 shots
Width 126 mm 116 mm
Height 98 mm 88 mm
Depth 65 mm 59 mm
Weight 502 gram 387 gram