Canon 1000D vs Canon 450D

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1000D and Canon EOS 450D. The full galleries are viewable at Canon 1000D Gallery and Canon 450D Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.