Weighing in at 16.8 ounces and measuring 5.2 x 2.4 x 3.9 inches, the Canon Digital Rebel XSi which is available in either silver or plain black is considered to be an entry level camera.

It has been noted the grip is good but the look of the casing is cheap. It is felt this is due to the plastic look of the smooth surface. Compared to the majority of other cameras it did not feel as comfortable. Previous Canon models did not have the same 3 inch screen. You will find the controls have been placed to the right of the screen.

Consumers like the click of the XSi buttons and the playback images that have a good appearance. This must be due to the resolution of the sensor being higher. As you zoom in 10x there is a slight wait before displays and loads of images.

One good thing about this camera is that the screen can be viewed from the top, bottom, or even the sides. In fact one can even see the image on the screen when the camera is virtually directly above you. The viewing angle is approximately 160 degrees, both vertically and horizontally.

The image quality equation for the Canon Digital Rebel XSi is a mere half. The kit lens which his provided is admittedly very neat and lightweight considering that it’s a stabilized lens. Also, settings can be easily adjusted due to the camera having a screen on the rear. Unlike the older version, there is no top screen although there is a detached status screen on the primary LCD screen.

It has to be said the Canon Digital Rebel XSi is surprisingly fast. The color reproduction is described as excellent and so are the macros. ISO is high and noise level is muted. However, to some consumers there are negatives to take into account. The most prominent complaint is the weak AutoFocus. Some consumers have said the camera does have difficulty selecting the point of AutoFocus. It often gets the point wrong. However, if center focus is utilized it’s almost accurate but the end result still remains a little fuzzy. Not all consumers had this complaint.

In fact, this may be largely due to the fact that some consumers are under the wrong impression, in that they believe if they use the “live view”, they would be able to use the camera in much the same way as they would a regular point and shoot digital camera. However, the “live view” feature does not make it possible to use the camera without it being secured either by means of an even surface or a tripod. Having said that, some people still feel that both modes of the “live view” are still to drawn out for hand held shots.

Even though the camera does have room for improvement, the fact remains, it is an adequate camera none the less and in the majority of cases, buyers have been happy with the quality and also the features. Furthermore, it appears that many people are also very happy with the ergonomics of the Canon Digital Rebel XSi.