Canon EOS 450D
Competitors

As well as being compared against other entry-level DSLRs, the Canon EOS 450D is also often compared to pro DSLRs. The Canon EOS 450D's top rivals come from Canon (such as the EOS 1100D and the EOS 550D) and Nikon (such as the D3100 and the D3000)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 450D compared to other entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.7"), has slightly less startup delay (400 ms vs 1500 ms), has significantly less shutter lag (160 ms vs 252 ms), uses fast phase detection autofocus (phase detection vs contrast detection) and is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 130x100x78 mm).

However, on average it doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 20fps), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.8 EV vs 11.5 EV), has a slightly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots), takes slightly lower resolution photos (12.2 MP vs 15.1 MP) and slightly lower maximum light sensitivity (800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO).

Canon EOS 1100D 3 years newer $489 - $546 (body only) $546 - $643 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the 1100D (vs the 450D) Shoots movies: 720p @ 30fps vs None Significantly longer battery life: 800 shots vs 500 shots Better maximum light sensitivity: 6,400 ISO vs 800 ISO Significant disadvantages of the 1100D (vs the 450D) Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Lacks a self cleaning sensor Significantly larger: Professional size 130x100x78 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the 1100D and 450D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Light weight: 459 g vs 524 g Inexpensive: $488.53 vs $581.66
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Canon EOS 550D 2 years newer $704 - $916 (body only) $731 - $874 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the 550D (vs the 450D) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots More dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV Significant disadvantages of the 550D (vs the 450D) Significantly more shutter lag: 252 ms vs 160 ms common strengths of the 550D and 450D Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 400 ms Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
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Canon EOS 600D 3 years newer $835 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the 600D (vs the 450D) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots More dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV Significant disadvantages of the 600D (vs the 450D) Much more startup delay: 1500 ms vs 400 ms Significantly more shutter lag: 283 ms vs 160 ms Much larger: Professional size 133x99x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the 600D and 450D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses
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Nikon D3100 2 years newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the 450D) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs None Lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 692 ISO Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 21.9 bits Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the 450D) Significantly more shutter lag: 279 ms vs 160 ms Doesn't have a built-in focus motor Significantly thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" common strengths of the D3100 and 450D Minimal startup delay: 400 ms vs 400 ms Many lenses available: 169 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
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Canon EOS 500D 1 year newer $539 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the 500D (vs the 450D) Shoots movies: 1080p @ 20fps vs None Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots More dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV Significant disadvantages of the 500D (vs the 450D) None found common strengths of the 500D and 450D Minimal startup delay: 300 ms vs 400 ms Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Minimal shutter lag: 159 ms vs 160 ms
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Canon EOS 1000D 4 months newer $562 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the 1000D (vs the 450D) None found Significant disadvantages of the 1000D (vs the 450D) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection common strengths of the 1000D and 450D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Very small: Prosumer size 126x98x65 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Very thin: 2.6" vs 2.4"
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Generally, some of the advantages of the Canon 450D compared to pro DSLR competitors include: it has a slightly larger screen (3.0" vs 2.5"), lets you preview your photos on the screen, uses fast phase detection autofocus (phase detection vs contrast detection), is slightly smaller (prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs professional size 152x113x75 mm) and is thinner (2.4" vs 3.1").

However, on average it has slightly lower image quality (61.0 vs 71.0), doesn't record movies (none vs 1080p @ 30fps), has slightly less color depth (21.9 bits vs 22.9 bits), has slightly narrower dynamic range (10.8 EV vs 11.7 EV) and has a significantly lower resolution screen (230k dots vs 920k dots).

Canon EOS 60D 2 years newer $848 - $1,304 (body only) $1,177 - $1,342 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 60D (vs the 450D) Much higher resolution screen: 1,040k dots vs 230k dots Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None More dynamic range: 11.5 EV vs 10.8 EV Significant disadvantages of the 60D (vs the 450D) More shutter lag: 253 ms vs 160 ms Much thicker: 3.1" vs 2.4" Larger: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the 60D and 450D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 145x106x79 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
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Canon EOS 40D 5 months older $650 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 40D (vs the 450D) Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 40D (vs the 450D) Slower autofocus: Contrast detection vs Phase detection Much thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" Heavier: 822 g vs 524 g common strengths of the 40D and 450D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
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Canon EOS 7D 1 year newer $1,549 - $1,821 (body only) $1,620 - $1,849 18-135mm lens	Significant advantages of the 7D (vs the 450D) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots More dynamic range: 11.7 EV vs 10.8 EV Shoots movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the 7D (vs the 450D) Larger: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" Significantly heavier: 860 g vs 524 g common strengths of the 7D and 450D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 148x111x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II 7 months newer $2,130 (body only) $2,875 - $2,999 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the 450D) Much better image quality: 79.0 vs 61.0 Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 1,815 ISO vs 692 ISO Better color depth: 23.7 bits vs 21.9 bits Significant disadvantages of the 5D Mark II (vs the 450D) Significantly larger: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Much thicker: 3" vs 2.4" No built-in flash common strengths of the 5D Mark II and 450D Fairly small: Professional size 152x114x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.4"
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Canon EOS 50D 7 months newer $1,282 - $1,300 (body only)	Significant advantages of the 50D (vs the 450D) Much higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 230k dots Much faster max shutter speed: 1/8000 of a second vs 1/4000 of a second Significant disadvantages of the 50D (vs the 450D) Much thicker: 2.9" vs 2.4" Heavier: 822 g vs 524 g common strengths of the 50D and 450D Many lenses available: 162 lenses vs 162 lenses Fairly small: Professional size 146x108x74 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW
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Canon EOS 5D 2 years older $3,991 - $4,273 24-105mm lens	Significant advantages of the 5D (vs the 450D) Better color depth: 22.9 bits vs 21.9 bits Better image quality: 71.0 vs 61.0 Significantly larger viewfinder: 0.71x vs 0.54x Significant disadvantages of the 5D (vs the 450D) Much smaller screen: 2.5" vs 3.0" No live view Significantly larger: Professional size 152x113x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm common strengths of the 5D and 450D Fairly small: Professional size 152x113x75 mm vs Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm Supports RAW Thin: 3" vs 2.4"
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