Compare Prices : Canon EOS 400D - Expert Reviews

Review summary: With Digital SLR cameras now stealing much of the limelight for the quality of the resultant image, we thought we'd take a look at six leading examples for you to choose from.

Review summary: That said, it's worth noting that when we swapped the supplied lens for the more expensive Canon 70-300 IS USM lens, the 400D produced even better images. One option for enthusiasts then is to just buy this cam's body and put the cash saved here ...

Pros: Quality photos, lightweight and easy to handle, comprehensive manual settings, great on-board interface.

Cons: A little expensive, basic standard lens.

Verdict: Although the 400D is a pricey entry-level SLR, its capture quality, versatile manual settings, lightweight design and interface more than balance the equation. Highly-recommended.

Review summary: The 400D takes over from Canon's best-selling 350D, bringing another 2 million pixels, a bigger screen and a bundle of other goodies.

Pros: Compact and well-made. Great controls and fast operation

Cons: JPEGs not as sharp as RAW files. Kit lens not the best

Review summary: Third-generation Rebel piles on the megapixels, but loses its status LCD.

Pros: Excellent image quality, Increased resolution over the Rebel XT

Cons: No dedicated status display

Verdict: This full-featured SLR delivers excellent image quality at a very reasonable price and is a solid choice for users who like its size and feel

Review summary: If you are looking at buying a new digital SLR camera, two of the more popular current choices are the 10.2 megapixel Nikon D80 or the 10.1 megapixel Canon Digital Rebel XTi / EOS 400D. To help assist in the decision making process, we have completed ...