Reasons to choose EOS 450D
Released in 2008, EOS 450D has about 329 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 524 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon EOS 450D
vs Canon EOS Rebel T3
VS
Sensor area
329 mm²
EOS 450D329 mm²
EOS Rebel T3- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The EOS 450D and EOS Rebel T3 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 3 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 450DMetricEOS Rebel T3
12.2 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
22.2 × 14.8Sensor22.2 × 14.8
5.19 µmPixel pitch5.19 µm
26.93 µm²Pixel area26.93 µm²
3.71 MP/cm²Pixel density3.71 MP/cm²
1.62Crop factor1.62
—Maximum video1,280 × 720
524 gWeight495 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
NB-4L Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion LP-E10 rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The EOS 450D and EOS Rebel T3 have the same sensor area. The EOS Rebel T3 has the lighter body. The EOS 450D and EOS Rebel T3 have the same effective resolution. The EOS Rebel T3 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose EOS Rebel T3
Released in 2011, EOS Rebel T3 has about 329 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 495 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.