Upgrade Guide

Canon EOS 5D Mark III→Canon EOS 450D

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

You own

Canon

EOS 5D Mark III

£219

2012

→

Upgrade to

Canon

EOS 450D

£39 (-£180)

2008

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The EOS 450D offers little measurable spec improvement over the EOS 5D Mark III. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	EOS 5D Mark III	EOS 450D
Price	£219	£39
Released	2012	2008	↓
Sensor	22.3MP full-frame CMOS	12.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution	22MP	12MP	↓
Video	Full HD 1080p/30, 720p/60	No video
Autofocus	61-point phase-detect (41 cross-type) via viewfinder; contrast AF with face detection in live view	9-point phase-detect via viewfinder; contrast (Live mode) AF in live view
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	6fps	3.5fps	↓
Battery Life	~950 shots (CIPA)	~500 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	950g (with battery)	525g (with battery)	↑
Weather Sealed	Yes	Not weather sealed	↓
Viewfinder	Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.71x	Optical pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.87x
Screen	3.2" fixed LCD, 1.04M dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 230k dots
Mount	Canon EF	Canon EF / EF-S
Memory Cards	Dual slots: CompactFlash + SD	Single SD slot

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