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Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D

Portability
67
Imaging
52
Features
45
Overall
49
Canon EOS 1100D front
 
Canon EOS 450D front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47

Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D Key Specs

Canon 1100D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm
  • Released April 2011
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Old Model is Canon 1000D
  • Newer Model is Canon 1200D
Canon 450D
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 524g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Revealed May 2008
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
  • Replaced the Canon 400D
  • Updated by Canon 500D
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Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D Overview

Below is a complete review of the Canon 1100D versus Canon 450D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both are built by Canon. The image resolution of the 1100D (12MP) and the 450D (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 1100D was launched 2 years later than the 450D and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the 1100D matches up against the 450D in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 1100D over the Canon 450D

 1100D 450D 
RevealedApril 2011May 2008More recent by 36 months

Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Canon 1100D

 450D 1100D 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon 1100D and Canon 450D

 1100D 450D 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon 1100D provides outer measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Canon 450D has dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Contrast the Canon 1100D versus Canon 450D in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the 1100D and the 450D.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the 1100D and 450D is 67 and 70 respectively.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D top view buttons comparison

Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and 450D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The younger 1100D should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D sensor size comparison

Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 1100D Portrait photography details
Canon 450D Portrait photography details
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
60
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Canon 1100D Street photography advice
Canon 450D Street photography advice
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 1100D
Sports photography with Canon 450D
51
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery power (700 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
50
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 1100D Travel photography info
Canon 450D Travel photography info
53
great battery power (700 CIPA)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
48
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 1100D
Landscape photography with Canon 450D
55
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (700 CIPA)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
58
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 1100D Vlogging highlights
Canon 450D Vlogging highlights
22
provides face detection focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic socket
9
can't record video
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Canon 1100D vs Canon 450D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 1100D and Canon 450D
 Canon EOS 1100DCanon EOS 450D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 1100D Canon EOS 450D
Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
Category Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-04-13 2008-05-23
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.2 x 14.8mm 22.2 x 14.8mm
Sensor surface area 328.6mm² 328.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 4272 x 2848 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Available lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.20 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 None
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lb) 524 gr (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 62 61
DXO Color Depth score 21.9 21.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 10.8
DXO Low light score 755 692
Other
Battery life 700 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LP-E10 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/MMC card
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $450 $550