About this model
The Canon EOS 450D (also sold as the Rebel XSi) is a compact, easy-to-use entry-level DSLR. Its 12.2-megapixel APS-C sensor is far larger than a phone or compact camera sensor, giving cleaner low-light images and natural background blur. A 3-inch LCD with Live View lets you compose on screen rather than through the viewfinder, and the 9-point autofocus system with a centre cross-type point keeps subjects sharp. It accepts the whole Canon EF and EF-S lens range, so it is a sensible starting point for learning photography or a light second body. This listing is for the camera body only.
Key specs
| Type | DSLR (Canon APS-C) |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 12.2MP CMOS, approx. 22.2 × 14.8mm |
| Processor | DIGIC III |
| ISO | 100–1600 |
| Continuous shooting | 3.5 frames per second |
| Autofocus | 9-point AF (centre cross-type) |
| Screen | 3-inch 230k-dot LCD with Live View |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentamirror, approx. 95% coverage |
| Storage | SD / SDHC cards |
| Battery | Canon LP-E5 |
Compatibility
Canon EF and EF-S lens mount. EF lenses work on the APS-C sensor with a narrower angle of view (approx. 1.6x crop); EF-S lenses are designed for this body. Uses Canon LP-E5 batteries and SD or SDHC cards.
Questions about this model
Is the Canon EOS 450D good for beginners?
Yes. It is a compact entry-level DSLR with simple controls, Live View and full auto modes, and it accepts the whole Canon EF and EF-S lens range.
Which lenses fit the EOS 450D?
Any Canon EF or EF-S lens fits. EF lenses give a narrower view on this APS-C body, roughly 1.6x the marked focal length.
What memory card does the EOS 450D use?
It uses SD and SDHC cards. SDXC cards are not supported.
