Canon EOS Rebel XT vs Canon EOS 250D
This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel XT and Canon EOS 250D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.
Canon EOS Rebel XT were released 2005 and Canon EOS 250D was released 2019. That is a 14 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT | 2005 |
| Canon EOS 250D | 2019 |
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.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT | 80 mm Canon APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6 |
| Canon EOS 250D | 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 XT has a 8 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 250D has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT |
8 MP
7962624 pixels 3456 x 2304 |
| Canon EOS 250D |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Canon EOS 250D has a 201 % larger resolution than Canon EOS Rebel XT. 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 250D has a larger ISO-range than Canon EOS Rebel XT. Canon EOS 250D has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Canon EOS Rebel XT has 100 to 1600.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT | 100-1600 |
| Canon EOS 250D | 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.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel XT
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 250D
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel XT can shoot up to 2,8 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 250D can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT | 2,8 |
| Canon EOS 250D | 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 movies and movie clips and that is Canon EOS 250D. Sadly, the Canon EOS Rebel XT 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 XT weighs 540 gr (equal to 1.19 lb) which is 20% heavier than Canon EOS 250D and its 449 gr (or 0.99 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Canon EOS Rebel XT | 540 gr 1.19 lb |
| Canon EOS 250D | 449 gr 0.99 lb |
Canon EOS Rebel XT vs Canon EOS 250D Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Canon EOS Rebel XT and Canon EOS 250D, 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 XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| Name | Canon EOS Rebel XT | Canon EOS 250D |
| Manufacturer | Canon | Canon |
Release Date and Price |
Canon EOS Rebel XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| Release Year | 2005 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2005-02-17 | 2019-04-10 |
| MSRP | 599 USD | 599 USD |
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Camera Type |
Canon EOS Rebel XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| Camera Type | DSLR | DSLR |
Sensor |
Canon EOS Rebel XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| 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 | 3456 x 2304 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Megapixels | 8 MP | 24 MP |
| Image Processor | DIGIC 2 | DIGIC 8 |
Image |
Canon EOS Rebel XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 25600 |
| 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 XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| 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 | 9 |
| 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 XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| Articulated LCD | Fixed | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 1.8” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 115000 | 1040000 |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
| Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
| Live view | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentamirror) | Optical (pentamirror) |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 95% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.8× (0.5× 35mm equiv.) | 0.87× (0.54× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 0 |
Photography features |
Canon EOS Rebel XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| Frames per second | 2,8 fps | 5 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 | N/A |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | Yes | Yes |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Partial |
Multi Center Weighted Spot Partial |
| Exposure Compensation | +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Canon EOS Rebel XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| 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 XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Canon EOS Rebel XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| 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, InfraRed) | Yes (via wired or wireless remote or smartphone) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Canon EOS Rebel XT |
Canon EOS 250D |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details |
Battery Pack NB-2LH
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LP-E17 lithium-ion battery & charger
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | N/A | 1070 shots |
| Width | 127 mm | 122 mm |
| Height | 94 mm | 93 mm |
| Depth | 64 mm | 70 mm |
| Weight | 540 gram | 449 gram |