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
Be that as it may, the Canon EOS-450D is a fine performer. The only real problem is price. The 450D sits uncomfortably close to the 10Mp EOS 40D. With the maker’s current cashback offer, the better-quipped semi-pro model can be had for roughly the s...
Abstract: Canon’s latest digital SLR – the EOS 450D – will be of interest to creatives who aren’t professional photographers. Over the entry-level EOS 400D, the new model adds 14-bit capture, Live View with both phase- (viewfinder AF) and contrast-detection AF, ...
Abstract: Outdoing its semi-pro 10-megapixel Eos 40D as well as the Eos 400D, Canons new mid-range Eos 450D features a higher resolution 12.2-megapixel Cmos sensor with automated dust removal, 14-bit colour capture, and a new, larger 3in LCD with Live View. Als...
Abstract: Big pictures, no waiting. A new benchmark for this class of camera. The new 450D is packed with impressive features, including a 12 megapixel sensor, an optically stabilised kit lens, a 3.5 frames per second continuous shooting mode, and a big 3 in...
CMOS 12 million pixel sensor, Very good image quality (noise control, colors), Large bright 3 inch screen, 1855 mm IS lens in the kit is stabilized, LiveView aiming
A single control dial, Autofocus in Live View not that great, Construction is a bit light, No wireless flash system, Sensitivity limited to 1600 ISO
Abstract: THE 12.2-megapixel EOS450D may be built solidly but its smooth plastic gives it a look that is less appealing than the D60 and K10Ds subtle textures.The power switch, however, is refreshingly large. And the 18-55mm (28-90mm equivalent) kit lens has bu...
