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Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D

Portability
70
Imaging
49
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 1000D front
 
Canon EOS 450D front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47

Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D Key Specs

Canon 1000D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 502g - 126 x 98 x 65mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital
  • Successor is Canon 1100D
Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Launched May 2008
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Superseded the Canon 400D
  • New Model is Canon 500D
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Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Canon 1000D and Canon 450D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and both are built by Canon. The resolution of the 1000D (10MP) and the 450D (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 1000D was unveiled 2 months after the 450D which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the 1000D grades versus the 450D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1000D over the Canon 450D

 1000D 450D 

Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Canon 1000D

 450D 1000D 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 1000D and Canon 450D

 1000D 450D 
LaunchedJuly 2008May 2008Same generation
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 1000D has got outside dimensions of 126mm x 98mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") and a weight of 502 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Canon 450D has sizing of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Canon 1000D and Canon 450D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the 1000D compared to the 450D.

Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1000D and 450D is 70 and 70 respectively.

Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1000D and 450D.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon 450D to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D sensor size comparison

Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1000D Portrait photography info
Canon 450D Portrait photography info
59
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1000D Street photography information
Canon 450D Street photography information
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
58
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 1000D Sports photography features
Canon 450D Sports photography features
41
decent sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery power (500 CIPA)
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1000D Travel photography highlights
Canon 450D Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery power (500 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
48
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 1000D as a Landscape photography camera
Canon 450D as a Landscape photography camera
48
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery power (500 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
58
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1000D Vlogging highlights
Canon 450D Vlogging highlights
9
can't record video
9
lack of video recording
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Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1000D and Canon 450D
 Canon EOS 1000DCanon EOS 450D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 1000D Canon EOS 450D
Also referred to as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2008-07-22 2008-05-23
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8mm 22.2 x 14.8mm
Sensor area 328.6mm² 328.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 3888 x 2592 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 7 9
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Max video resolution None None
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 502g (1.11 lbs) 524g (1.16 lbs)
Dimensions 126 x 98 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.9" x 2.6") 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 62 61
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score 10.9 10.8
DXO Low light score 719 692
Other
Battery life 500 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Price at release $160 $550