As the successor to the best-selling DSLR of the last 18 months, there’s no doubt Canon’s new EOS 450D / Rebel XSi will shift by the bucket-load when it arrives in March / April. As always though new buyers should consider very carefully whether the new features are worth the extra money – especially since unlike previous new launches, the 450D / XSi does not actually replace the existing 400D / XTi. Instead Canon’s keeping the 400D / XTi on as its entry-level DSLR, and is slotting the new 450D / XSi between it and the semi-pro EOS 40D.
Prices on the 400D / XTi have also steadily dropped to a point it’s now a very affordable option for first-time DSLR owners – or simply those on a budget or who require a second backup body. So while we wait for review samples of the 450D / XSi, it’s well worth examining the differences between it and its predecessor – not to mention other key rivals on the market. We’ll also update this page to include and compare other key DSLR announcements as they take place. Read the whole article here