Compare Prices : Canon EOS 400D - Expert Reviews

Pros: Excellent image quality.Fast and accurate autofocus.Excellent colour rendition.Low sensitivity to noise up to 1600 ISO.Dust reduction system.Picture Styles.Large buffer memory.Solid but light build quality.

Cons: Kit lens not up to the camera's capabilities.No basic LCD setting screen.

Review summary: The 400D, according to all the hype, is set to become the world's most popular digital SLR. In terms of looks, build and sheer usability, this tiny powerhouse of a camera borrows heavily from its acclaimed forerunner.

Pros: 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, ISO100-1600, antidust system, 9-point AF system, bundled RAW converter and editor

Cons: Viewfinder, battery life

Verdict: You can believe the hype - the EOS 400D is everything that's been said, and more

Review summary: In terms of looks, build and sheer usability, the 400D follows on from the successful 350D

Pros: 10 megapixel CMOS sensor, ISO100-1600, antidust system, 9-point AF system, bundled RAW converter and editor

Cons: Viewfinder, battery life

Verdict: Manual controls are there if you need them, but you know from the instant you pick it up the 400D will be fun to use. Picture quality is simply superb. Outdoors, images show fine gradation and precise colour from any of the shooting modes. And, due to ...

Review summary: The EOS 400D retains the compact and lightweight body of the 350D, but add a new 10mp sensor, a 9-point autofocus system, a larger 2.5-inch screen, and Picture Styles.

Pros: New dust-reduction systems, buffering to 27 JPGs, 9-point AF system and low price are all worthwhile improvements.

Cons: Move to 10mp doesn't result in significantly more detail over 8-megapixels, and the body is still too small for the majority of users.

Verdict: However, compared to the D80 at least, Canon's lead in low-light photography has been eroded to the point of triviality. While there's no doubt the new dust reduction systems work well and the 400D is enjoyable to use, the aggressive pricing is what ...