Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 450D→Canon EOS 650D

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Canon

EOS 450D

£39

2008

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 650D

£135 (+£96)

2012

✅

Strong upgrade

The EOS 650D improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most EOS 450D owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the EOS 650D

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 450D	EOS 650D
Price	£39	£135
Released	2008	2012	↑
Sensor	12.2MP APS-C CMOS	18MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	12MP	18MP	↑
Video	No video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60
Autofocus	9-point phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast (Live mode) AF in live view	9-point all cross-type phase-detect via viewfinder; Hybrid CMOS AF with face tracking in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	3.5fps	5fps	↑
Battery Life	~500 shots (CIPA)	~440 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	525g (with battery)	575g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots
Mount	Canon EF / EF-S	Canon EF / EF-S
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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