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 Sigma DP1
VS
Sensor area
329 mm²
EOS 450D286 mm²
DP1- Area ratio
- 1.15:1
- Absolute difference
- 43 mm²
- Relative difference
- 15%
The EOS 450D has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
EOS 450DMetricDP1
12.2 MPEffective pixels4.7 MP
22.2 × 14.8Sensor20.7 × 13.8
5.19 µmPixel pitch7.8 µm
26.93 µm²Pixel area60.78 µm²
3.71 MP/cm²Pixel density1.65 MP/cm²
1.62Crop factor1.74
—Maximum video—
524 gWeight270 g
SDHC, Secure DigitalStorageSDHC, Secure Digital
NB-4L Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion 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 has the larger sensor area. The DP1 has the lighter body. The EOS 450D has the higher effective resolution. The EOS 450D is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose DP1
Released in 2006, DP1 has about 286 mm² of sensor area, 4.7 MP effective resolution, and a 270 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.