依據Canon官方說法: (400D使用與30D相同的對焦模組) The Digital Rebel XTi has a 9-point, high-precision autofocus unit that it shares with the EOS 30D. The central sensor of the AF unit enhances precision with f/2.8 or faster lenses, a professional feature exclusive to the XTi in its category.
High-speed, selectable AF for flexible composition
at apertures up to f/2.8
For smooth operation and flexibility needed for creative expression, the EOS 400D DIGITAL has a 9-point AF sensor that enables fast and high-precision focus detection plus enlarged subject coverage. Convenient cross keys provide fast and easy AF point selection. For more accurate shooting and additional flexibility, focusing points are in a diamond-shaped layout with a central AF point offering cross-type focusing, regardless of lens brightness. In addition, higher precision focusing is possible when using lenses brighter than f/2.8. Such variable focusing enables quick adjustment for a variety of compositions and shooting situations.
另, 依據國外知名網站: Imaging resource "9-point autofocus unit with high-precision f/2.8 support (same as on EOS-30D) "
dpreview "One criticism of the EOS 300D/350D was auto-focus, Canon has decided to bite the bullet and simply installed the considerably better nine point AF sensor from the EOS 30D in the EOS 400D. This affords both faster, more accurate focusing as well as center point AF which is compatible with F2.8 lenses. "