Testseek.com have collected 116 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi.
April 2008
(84%)
116 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
99 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very good photo quality (though not at default settings)
Remarkably little noise
Compact body by DSLR standards (though its not for everyone)
Much improved kit lens features image stabilization
Large 3inch LCD with live view feature
Histogram and...
Lownoise sensor raises the bar for entrylevel DSLRs
Loads of JPEG processing control in camera
AF system still among the best
Lots of customizability
SD/SDHC card slot
Live view LCD
Fast
Useful and friendly features
Compact and lightweight but rugged
Large screen
More comfortable design
Larger
Improved LCD
Fastest overall speed in its class
Excellent image quality with faithful color reproduction
Magnificent resolution and image quality. Larger LCD than its predecessor. Live View. Kit lens now has image stabilization.
Switch to SDHC memory. Relatively low noise at high ISO settings. New battery with 50% more endurance.
Excellent photo quality for its class
Better-than-average speed.
Very fast 12MP D-SLR
Fine picture quality
Supplied IS lens
Great image quality
Excellent low-light performance
Improved body and control layout
Live View
Big LCD screen
Very good kit lens.
Good handling and image quality
Decent viewfinder and accurate Live View
Kit includes stabilised lens
PC remote control software supplied.
Small and light
Great handling
Redesigned GUI
Noise control
Some useful features
Easy to navigate basic features
Many proquality features
Very comfortable design for a small camera
All essential functions are easily accessible while shooting
Full feature set.
The editors didn't like
JPEGs are very soft at default settings (adjust incamera sharpening or shoot RAW for best results)
Small right hand grip
"plasticky" body
Redeye
Seemed to produce an abnormal number of outoffocus shots
Very slow contrast detect AF in liv...
Camera doesn't feel as nice as it is
Revised kit lens still not so hot
Live view may or may not be useful
Default processing not as vibrant as some competitors
Canon Rebel XSi
Low maximum ISO setting NillSlightModeratePALPABLEExtreme
Image-stabilised lens costs extra
No ISO 3200
Skin tones are overly red
Only average kit lens
Hard to access Live View options
ISO settings go up to only 1600. The XSis RAW format is not compatible with some image-editing software.
ISO tops out at 1600. Plastic body seems too plasticy. ISO in only full stop increments. Lacks the useful HELP mode of its major competitors. A tad bit pricey.Camera Resolution
Abstract: The Digital Rebel XSi’s self cleaning system works by shaking dust particles off of a filter near the image sensor. The dust is then trapped by an adhesive, preventing it from causing further problems. Cleaning is engaged each time the camera is powered up, shut down, or cleaned manually via the \"clean now\" function...
Low maximum ISO setting NillSlightModeratePALPABLEExtreme
The update to the EOS Rebel XTi, the XSi sports a huge 3-inch live view LCD screen, the fastest burst mode on a Rebel to date (3.5 fps for up to 53 JPEGs and 6 RAWs). We were disappointed by the relatively low maximum ISO setting of ISO 1600, but the...
Abstract: Whenever a new camera is released the inevitable question is "Should I get A, B or C", or sometimes "Should I upgrade from A to B"? Well, this time is no different. Im sure there will be lots of people asking "Should I get a Rebel XTi, XSi or 40D" ...
Good handling and image quality, Decent viewfinder and accurate Live View, Kit includes stabilised lens, PC remote control software supplied.
Live View not as fuss-free as Sony A350, Screen fixed in position, unlike A350, Some may find it too small and light, Tempting to upgrade further to EOS 40D.
As the successor to the best-selling DSLR of the last 18 months, there’s no doubt Canon’s new EOS 450D / Rebel XSi will shift by the bucket-load. There’s equally no doubt Canon has made many improvements over the earlier 400D / XTi which...
Abstract: Well, for those waiting for a new EOS 5D replacement, no news so far. Looks like well be waiting until the fall. However Canon have released info on a new Digital Rebel, The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi, also known as the EOS 450D Its no surprise t...
Hannah ThiemThe Rebel XSi seems to be a combination of the Rebel XTi and the EOS 40D, with a few new features of its own thrown into the mix. It has the basic form of the XTi with the same shutter speed range, the same flash sync speed and the same IS...
Abstract: A significant overhaul and a great camera. At this price it’s the best all-round package on the market Canon’s budget DSLR range, starting with the EOS 300D, has been Canon’s best-selling DSLR since its launch back in 2004. At the ...
Abstract: 1650Competent entry-level SLR with so-so lenses This 12-megapixel camera is Canons cheapest DSLR. We tried the twin-lens kit with an 18-55 millimetre and a 55-250 millimetre lens. Camera and lenses use lots of plastic, so they are light but ins...
The underlying picture quality from the camera is superb. There is a wide dynamic range and noise is not an issue. Even out of focus, underexposed backgrounds are noise free. Auto white balance is generally good, except under incasdescent lights. The f...
Keep in mind that all of the above is praise for the camera body, not the lenses. The cheap kit lenses are not good enough for the body. When fitted with a good quality lens you see what the camera can really do.
Once again an entry level DSLR is let down by its kit lenses. However we did take the camera to an outdoor wedding and used the 55-250 lens exclusively and the combination was better than competent. Focus is a little erratic and the image stabilisation...
