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Canon EOS 450D vs Canon EOS 500D

Canon EOS 450D

Canon EOS 450D

EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2

Camera summary

The Canon EOS 450D, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on May 23, 2008.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.8 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.1 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 400D, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS 400D

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 500D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 500D

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Canon EOS 500D

Canon EOS 500D

EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3

Camera summary

The Canon EOS 500D, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on June 8, 2009. This camera has a Max Boosted ISO of 12800. Most modern cameras have higher values of ISO, this camera probably won't have the best performance in low light conditions.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 450D, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS 450D

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 550D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 550D

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 15 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: H.264.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E5

The battery of this camera can last up to 440 shots per charge with the included LP-E5 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
Af center
Yes
No
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
No
Yes
Af live view
No
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Yes
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
Yes
No
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 9 9

Connectivity

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
HDMI
No
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - Eye-Fi Connected
DXO color depth 21.9 21.7
DXO dynamic range 10.8 11.5
DXO low light ISO 692.0 663.0
DXO overall score 61.0 63.0

Exposure mode

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
Yes
Yes
Multi segment
No
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
No
Yes

General

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
AKA EOS Rebel XSi / EOS Kiss X2 EOS Rebel T1i / EOS Kiss X3
announced May 23, 2008 June 8, 2009
Body type Compact SLR Compact SLR
brand Canon Canon
msrp $89.99 $169.99
model Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
Predecessor model Canon EOS 400D Canon EOS 450D
Successor model Canon EOS 500D Canon EOS 550D

Lense

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
Focal length multiplier 1.6× 1.6×
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Manual focus
Yes
Yes
Macro focus range - -
Number of lenses 333 333

Other features

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
GPS - -
Self-timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
AE bracketing
Yes
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
Yes
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Flash range 13.00 m 13.00 m
Image stabilization
No
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 4.0 fps 3.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30 30
Shutter priority
Yes
Yes
WB bracketing
No
Yes

Physical

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
Battery life 0 shots 440 shots
Battery model - LP-E5
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm 129 x 98 x 62mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 524 grs 520 grs

Screen

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 230 920
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Max image resolution 4272 x 2848 4752 x 3168
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Yes
Yes
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8 mm 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Sensor resolution 12 15
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor type CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution - 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats - H.264
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (20 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

Canon EOS 450D Canon EOS 500D
viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder