Canon has just-announced an entry-level dSLR, the 1000D to replace its popular 400D model. At first glance the 1000D seems like a reasonably featured camera, so we decided to pit it against its 400D and 450D brethren in a features face off.

The 1000D's noteworthy changes include the addition of Live View and a switch from CF to SD memory cards. It's also lighter and the teeniest bit smaller than the 400D, as well as offering a large increase in the maximum number of shots taken in burst mode. Puzzlingly, the 1000D only offers seven autofocusing points whereas both the 400D and 450D have nine.

Check out our comparison table, below, to see how the newcomer stacks up against the dearly departed 400D and the step-up model, the 450D.

 
  Canon EOS 400D Canon EOS 1000D Canon EOS 450D
Resolution 10.1 megapixels 10.1 megapixels 12.2 megapixels
Image size (max) 3,888x2,592 pixels 3,888x2,592 pixels 4,727x2,848 pixels
Sensor size 22.2x14.8mm 22.2x14.8mm 22.2x14.8mm
Image processor DiG!C II DiG!C III DiG!C III
Colour depth 12-bit 12-bit 14-bit
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95% 95%
LCD screen size 2.5-inch 2.5-inch 3-inch
Live View No Yes Yes
Continuous shooting speed 3fps 3fps 3.5fps
Max burst 27 shots 514 shots 53 shots
Autofocus 9 points 7 points 9 points
Spot metering No No Yes
Storage type(s) CF SD/SDHC SD/SDHC
Dimensions (WxHxD) 126.5x94.2x65mm 126.1x97.5x61.9mm 128.8x97.5x61.9mm
Weight 510 grams 450 grams 475 grams

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motoroller
01/07/2008 01:09 AM

How does SD win over CF apart from in size? CF cards are cheaper, faster and generally more reliable...

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