I don't follow the Canon line very closely, and they have different names from in Europe. The XS is the 1000D which is a good buy. It's a slightly cheaper 400D. This means it has the following desirable features:Originally Posted by netddos
- sensor shaker
- modern image processor
If you buy a kit with the lens - which I recommend - check out if the lens is the IS version of the plastic 18-55 lens. People are generally not enthusiastic about the previous versions (without IS) - it seems it lacked definition. Check the reviews on this site.