Reasons to choose EOS 1000D
Released in 2008, EOS 1000D has about 329 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 502 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 1000D
vs Nikon D2xs
VS
Sensor area
329 mm²
EOS 1000D372 mm²
D2xs- Area ratio
- 1.13:1
- Absolute difference
- 44 mm²
- Relative difference
- 13.2%
The D2xs has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 1000DMetricD2xs
10.1 MPEffective pixels12.4 MP
22.2 × 14.8Sensor23.7 × 15.7
5.7 µmPixel pitch5.48 µm
32.53 µm²Pixel area30.01 µm²
3.07 MP/cm²Pixel density3.33 MP/cm²
1.62Crop factor1.52
—Maximum video—
502 gWeight1,070 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageCompactFlash type I, CompactFlash type II, Microdrive
Lithium-Ion BP-511A rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryNikon EN-EL3e Lithium-Ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D2xs has the larger sensor area. The EOS 1000D has the lighter body. The D2xs has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 1000D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D2xs
Released in 2006, D2xs has about 372 mm² of sensor area, 12.4 MP effective resolution, and a 1,070 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.