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Canon 400D vs Canon 450D

Portability
69
Imaging
48
Features
33
Overall
42
Canon EOS 400D front
 
Canon EOS 450D front
Portability
70
Imaging
51
Features
42
Overall
47

Canon 400D vs Canon 450D Key Specs

Canon 400D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 556g - 127 x 94 x 65mm
  • Released October 2006
  • Additionally Known as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X
  • Earlier Model is Canon 350D
  • Successor is Canon 450D
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
  • Succeeded the Canon 400D
  • Later Model is Canon 500D
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Canon 400D vs Canon 450D Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Canon 400D and Canon 450D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 400D (10MP) and the 450D (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 400D was introduced 19 months earlier than the 450D making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the 400D matches up vs the 450D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 400D over the Canon 450D

 400D 450D 

Reasons to pick Canon 450D over the Canon 400D

 450D 400D 
RevealedMay 2008October 2006Fresher by 19 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Canon 400D and Canon 450D

 400D 450D 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon 400D vs Canon 450D Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon 400D has got external dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Canon 450D has sizing of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Look at the Canon 400D and Canon 450D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the 400D vs the 450D.

Canon 400D vs Canon 450D size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 400D and 450D is 69 and 70 respectively.

Canon 400D vs Canon 450D top view buttons comparison

Canon 400D vs Canon 450D Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 400D and 450D.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Canon 450D to produce greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older 400D will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 400D vs Canon 450D sensor size comparison

Canon 400D vs Canon 450D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 400D vs Canon 450D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 400D Portrait photography features
Canon 450D Portrait photography features
52
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview feature
low MP (10 megapixels)
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Canon 400D as a Street photography camera
Canon 450D as a Street photography camera
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
58
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 400D
Sports photography with Canon 450D
40
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview feature
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
50
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 400D
Travel photography with Canon 450D
47
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
48
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 400D
Landscape photography with Canon 450D
48
has manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
no Time Lapse mode
58
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 400D Vlogging features
Canon 450D Vlogging features
9
can't shoot video
9
no video shooting
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Canon 400D vs Canon 450D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 400D and Canon 450D
 Canon EOS 400DCanon EOS 450D
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 400D Canon EOS 450D
Also called as EOS Digital Rebel XTi / EOS Kiss Digital X EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2006-10-14 2008-05-23
Physical type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 3888 x 2592 4272 x 2848
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.55x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Red-eye reduction, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Maximum video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556 gr (1.23 lbs) 524 gr (1.16 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.6") 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 62 61
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 21.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.0 10.8
DXO Low light rating 664 692
Other
Self timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up)) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/MMC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $600 $550