Product comparison · 2 cameras

Canon EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6 vs Canon EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

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  • 16known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS has 2.1 MP more megapixel (approx.) than the Canon EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6 (12.2 MP vs 10.1 MP). The Canon EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6 has 4.8 x more optical zoom than the Canon EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (4.8x vs 0x). The Canon EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6 has 16.7 mm more width than the Canon EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS (145.5 mm vs 128.8 mm). Maximum image resolution: 3888 x 2592 pixels on the Canon EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6, 4272 x 2848 pixels on the Canon EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS. Focus adjustment: Manual on the Canon EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6, Auto on the Canon EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.

  • Megapixel (approx.)
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:10.1 MP
    • EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:12.2 MP
  • Maximum image resolution
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:3888 x 2592 pixels
    • EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:4272 x 2848 pixels
  • Optical zoom
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:4.8x
    • EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:0x
  • Focus adjustment
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:Manual
    • EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:Auto
  • Compatible memory cards
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:CF, microdrive
    • EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:sd
  • Battery type
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:rechargeable
    • EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:LP-E5
  • Width
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:145.5 mm
    • EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:128.8 mm
  • Depth
    • EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6:73.5 mm
    • EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS:61.9 mm

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Comparison of EOS 40D/17-85mm + 70-300mm f/4-5.6, EOS 450D/ES + EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
45 specifications
Picture quality2 differ
Camera typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSLR Camera Kit
Megapixel (approx.)Differs10.1 MP12.2 MP
Maximum image resolutionDiffers3888 x 2592 pixels4272 x 2848 pixels
Image stabilizerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Lens system1 differ
Optical zoomDiffers4.8x0x
Focal length rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 - 55 mm
Focusing1 differ
Focus adjustmentDiffersManualAuto
Auto focusing (AF) modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSelective Auto Focus
Exposureidentical
ISO sensitivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100
Light meteringKnown for oneCentre-weighted, SpotUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, microdrivesd
Displayidentical
Display resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source230000 pixels
Camera1 differ
White balanceDiffersAuto, Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, TungstenCloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent, Shade, Tungsten
Image processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDIGIC III
Battery1 differ
Battery typeDiffersrechargeableLP-E5
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers145.5 mm128.8 mm
DepthDiffers73.5 mm61.9 mm
HeightDiffers107.8 mm97.5 mm
WeightDiffers740 g475 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture, Original Data Security Tools, Digital Photo Professional
Other features3 differ
Camera shutter speedDiffers30 - 1/8000 s30 - 1/4000 s
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000 / XP / VistaWindows 2000/ XP/ Vista OS X v10.3-10.4
InterfaceDiffersUSBUSB 2.0
MeteringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEV 1-20
Power sourceKnown for oneBP-511/BP-511AUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneOS X v10.3-10.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Shutteridentical
Camera shutter typeKnown for oneElectronicUnknown — not stated by the source
Viewfinderidentical
MagnificationKnown for one0.95xUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
PictBridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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