Testseek.co.uk have collected 116 expert reviews of the Canon EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon EOS 450D Digital Rebel XSi.
April 2008
(84%)
116 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
99 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very good image quality
Optical image stabilisation
Good size 3.0" screen
Robust
Light body
Excellent battery life
Good macro mode
Quick performance
Full manual controls
Eye detection
Nikon D3 Star rating
Fast
Reliable and capable of stunning results
For sports or action the D3 is a winner if you can justify the price tag
Quality image-stabilising lens included
Low-noise images below ISO 1
000
New Live View mode to aid composition
Dedicated ISO button
Handling
Live View
Easy to use
CMOS 12 million pixel sensor
Very good image quality (noise control
Colors)
Large bright 3 inch screen
1855 mm IS lens in the kit is stabilized
LiveView aiming
Superb controls. Light weight. Good tonal range. Great screen
This little cracker explodes the myth that SLRs are over-sized and over-complicated. Canon puts 12.2-megapixels of photo firepower at your disposal
With a 3-inch Live View screen for aiming and a blistering 3.5 frames per second burst mode
So you can go...
Excellent photo quality for its class
Better-than-average speed
3-inch screen
12 megapixels
SD card
9-point AF system
The editors didn't like
Standard lens may sacrifice some image quality.
Nikon D3
JPEGs need sharpening
Still pricey compared to rivals
Buffer in RAW shooting
No top plate data LCD
Some overexposure using Highlight Tone Priority
A single control dial
Autofocus in Live View not that great
Construction is a bit light
No wireless flash system
Sensitivity limited to 1600 ISO
Not the punchiest colours. No in-body image stabiliser
Autofocus can be slow and confused in the fog of war – so pop up the flash to activate the reliable AF assist. Although the Canon is on the pricey side compared to some of its rivals
It’s definitely built to last.
Maximum ISO 1
600
Huge spot-for-spot metering
No CompactFlash
Still on the large side compared to Olympus E-Series
Sample Images Since the Canon XSi is targeted at the entry-level DSLR market, all sample images were shot with the XSi kit lens, the EF-S (crop-sensor only) 18-55mm f3.5-5.6 IS. This will likely be the way most buyers purchase the XSi and it seemed fai...
Abstract: (Note: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi and EOS 450D are the same model) The last Canon Rebel we reviewed was the XTi back in 2006. Now we have a brand new Rebel XSi and its a beauty. The list of improvements over earlier models is impressive and inclu...
Lownoise sensor raises the bar for entrylevel DSLRs, Loads of JPEG processing control in camera, AF system still among the best, Lots of customizability,
Camera doesn't feel as nice as it is, Revised kit lens still not so hot, Live view may or may not be useful, Default processing not as vibrant as some competitors, Canon Rebel XSi
Expectations for the XSi were admittedly high, and hence the opportunities for Canon to come up short in the court of public opinion were numerous. In spite of this high bar, the XSi will unquestionably win converts to Canon with its (still) excellent...
Abstract: Four and a half years have passed since the first affordable digital SLR from Canon; the EOS 300D (Digital Rebel). In that time we have witnessed two further iterations (the EOS 350D and EOS 400D) leading up to todays fourth generation EOS 450D, wit...
Abstract: The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi is now starting to ship and Ive had the chance to shoot with one for a few hours, so I thought readers might be interested in my first impression of the camera - and the new EF-S 18-55/3.5-5.6IS USM and EF-S 55-250/4...
Abstract: The Digital Rebel XSi’s self cleaning system works by shaking dust particles off of a filter near the image sensor. The dust is then trapped by an adhesive, preventing it from causing further problems. Cleaning is engaged each time the camera is powered up, shut down, or cleaned manually via the \"clean now\" function...
Low maximum ISO setting NillSlightModeratePALPABLEExtreme
The update to the EOS Rebel XTi, the XSi sports a huge 3-inch live view LCD screen, the fastest burst mode on a Rebel to date (3.5 fps for up to 53 JPEGs and 6 RAWs). We were disappointed by the relatively low maximum ISO setting of ISO 1600, but the...
Abstract: Whenever a new camera is released the inevitable question is "Should I get A, B or C", or sometimes "Should I upgrade from A to B"? Well, this time is no different. Im sure there will be lots of people asking "Should I get a Rebel XTi, XSi or 40D" ...
Good handling and image quality, Decent viewfinder and accurate Live View, Kit includes stabilised lens, PC remote control software supplied.
Live View not as fuss-free as Sony A350, Screen fixed in position, unlike A350, Some may find it too small and light, Tempting to upgrade further to EOS 40D.
As the successor to the best-selling DSLR of the last 18 months, there’s no doubt Canon’s new EOS 450D / Rebel XSi will shift by the bucket-load. There’s equally no doubt Canon has made many improvements over the earlier 400D / XTi which...
