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
Great image quality, live view, dust reduction, 14-bit A-D, fast burst mode
Pictures could use a little sharpening, Live View autofocus takes a little while The Final Word A solid improvement on the EOS 400D, Canons EOS 450D adds a bucket-load of new features, including 14-bit A-D, a faster burst mode and Live View. Sitting i...
A solid improvement on the EOS 400D, Canons EOS 450D adds a bucket-load of new features, including 14-bit A-D, a faster burst mode and Live View. Sitting in between the 400D and 40D in price, it offers a compelling option for users looking for the mid...
Abstract: Canon is obviously targeting photographers who wish to move into DSLR photography by its choice of SD and SDHC media for its new EOS 450D model. Although it may upset CF card devotees, its a smart move. Since SD cards have similar capacities, transfer...
Certainly, having two million extra pixels to play with is helpful, if hardly earth shattering. Canon's 12-megapixel sensor does a good job of keeping noise down and image quality high, and that extra capacity means you can enlarge your pictures, or cr...
Abstract: The 450D represents Canon’s effort to build upon the immense success of its consumer orientated digital SLR cameras, the 350D and 400D. We find out whether the 450D can really continue Canon’s success in this lucrative market.On the surface, the 450D i...
Abstract: 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 45...
Abstract: The Canon 450D is a top-notch introductory model for those seeking to enter the digital SLR market. Its a lightweight, reliable camera that offers good capture features and manual control. A few tweaks to body design would help shooting, but as it is...
The XSi delivers image quality that’s identical to Canon’s EOS 40D, but for a lot less. What are you giving up if you go for the XSi? The EOS 40D has a faster burst rate (five frames per second versus the Canon Rebel XSi’s three), more c...
This little cracker explodes the myth that SLRs are over-sized and over-complicated. Canon puts 12.2-megapixels of photo firepower at your disposal, with a 3-inch Live View screen for aiming and a blistering 3.5 frames per second burst mode, so you can go...
Autofocus can be slow and confused in the fog of war – so pop up the flash to activate the reliable AF assist. Although the Canon is on the pricey side compared to some of its rivals, it’s definitely built to last.
Canon has squeezed all the cutting-edge photo tech you could want into a camera that you can (just) afford. A state-of-the-art hotshot.Canon EOS 450D is tagged with Canon, slr and camera. Select a tag (Canon, for example) to find everything on FiveFWD ...
