Canon EOS 450D / Digital Rebel XSi / EOS KISS X2 Expert Reviews

For stunning photography with point-and-shoot ease, look no further than Canon's EOS Rebel XSi. It features Canon's EOS Integrated Cleaning System, Li

Once again, Canon releases a Rebel X** / **0D model (the Canon EOS Rebel XSi / 450D in this case) that has feature improvements, including a higher resolution sensor, over the current higher end *0D model. We saw this when the Canon EOS Digital Rebel ...

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The Canon EOS 450D delivers hands-down, best-in-class photo quality. Its colour accuracy, dynamic range and consistently good noise clearly put this 12-megapixel model in front of the pack, even though its features and design do little to impress. It ...

Excellent photo quality for its class ; better-than-average speed

Maximum ISO 1,600 ; huge spot-for-spot metering

It doesn't stand out for its feature set or design, but the Canon EOS 450D delivers on performance and photo quality

Should you upgrade to this or the 40D?

3-inch screen, 12 megapixels, SD card, 9-point AF system, Live View

No CompactFlash, still on the large side compared to Olympus E-Series, images appeared flat and under exposed

If you're new to the digital SLR world and want Canon go for it. If you're looking to upgrade from a previous EOS digital go for the more powerful 40D

Can Canon impress newbies with its latest entry-level model?

We look at whether the 450D can improve on Canon's already impressive consumer DSLR range

The image quality of JPEGs straight out of the camera is good. It can be further enhanced and improved in the DPP software. The 450D seems to have visible croma noise (colour noise) from ISO 400 onwards. The noise is not noticeable in normal viewing ...

Powerful and versatile entry-level digital SLR camera offers terrific image quality.

When purchased as part of a kit, this model comes with an 18mm-to-55mm IS lens (f/3.5 to 5.6), which provides image stabilization and a respectable 35mm focal length range of 29mm to 88mm. The camera can handle up to 3.5 frames per second in burst mode

Picture the photographers at a football match. Behind the goals are the true professionals, with multiple cameras and huge lenses, while up in the stands are the amateurs with their cameraphones. Somewhere in the middle of this spectrum sits the EOS ...

The sport setting is much better than you'd expect from this sort of camera

The camera feels a bit plasticky and lacks a stabiliser

Canon sells more DSLRs than anyone else. But with Nikon snapping at its heels and stronger models from other manufacturers, it needs a real corker to re-establish market dominance. Does the EOS 450D have what it takes? Roger Payne finds out

Excellent specification, sound design and layout, 3in rear LCD, resolution, lots of software

Average kit lens, laborious AF with Live View, Canon's 'softness' when shooting Raw

Prior to me downloading my images, I was ready to give the EOS 450D a glowing report. It had proved to be a fine-taking companion on my travels. It's lightweight and compact, yet packs plenty of features for a wide range of users from beginners to ...

The 450D's superb sensor makes it the best choice if quality is your priority. It doesn't beat the Sony A200 for value, but for the best quality below $1500 the 450D has the edge.

Basic specifications are among the best, starting with a CMOS sensor sporting 12.2 megapixels - second only to the Sony A350's 14.2 megapixels. Burst rate is 3.5fps, making it the joint-best - along with the Olympus E-420 - if you want to shoot live ...