Canon EOS 400D vs. Canon 350D
After reading my entry which compares the Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi vs. Canon EOS 30D, this is a comparison between the Canon 350D vs. Canon 400D.
Just look at the improvements made to the Canon 400D over the 350D and you'll be overwhelmed. This is not to say that Canon 350D owners aren't satisfied with their babies. But it's technology we're talking about and as with PC's, the minute you buy the latest model, those who sold you that item already has something better to sell in a couple of months (or in this case, a year). I've highlighted and made bold those items which I think are great additions to the 400D. The only thing that the 350D has over the 400D would be the weight as the 350D weighs a little bit less than the 400D. As for the size, I really can't comment on it as the comfortability of the size of the camera is dependent on the hands of the user. Some may find the 350D grip and size better as it is bigger (for bigger hands). You'll also notice that the sensor size are the same which means that the Canon 400D sensor is able to pack more pixels on the same size chip and Canon claims that that its second generation' on-chip noise reduction helps lower the noise of the same sensor size/more pixel effect.
For those wanting to see the comparison between the Canon 400D vs. Canon 30D, you can still read the article here. Otherwise, feel free to review the difference of the 350D and the 400D below.
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| Canon EOS 350D/Rebel XT | Canon EOS 400D/Rebel XTi |
| Price | US$699.00 | US$899.00 |
| Sensor | • 8.2 million total pixels • 22.2 x 14.8 mm CMOS sensor | • 10.1 million effective pixels |
| Image Sizes | • 3456 x 2304 (L) | • 3888 x 2592 (L) |
| Output Format | • RAW | • RAW (.CR2) |
| Shooting Formats | • Auto | • Auto |
| Picture Style | NA | • Standard |
| Custom Parameters | • Contrast (+/-2) | • Sharpness: 0 to 7 |
| Custom Functions | 9 custom functions with 24 settings * | 11 custom functions with 29 settings |
| Drive Modes | • Single | • Single |
| Viewfinder | • Pentamirror | • Pentamirror |
| LCD Monitor | • 1.8" TFT LCD | • 2.5" TFT LCD |
| Record View | • Off | • Uses last play mode |
| Dust Deletion Feature | NA | (1) Sensor cleaning: Auto |
| Auto Focus Type | Multi-BASIS TTL, 7 focus points (EOS 30 AF) | Multi-BASIS TTL, 9 focus points (EOS 30D AF) |
| Storage | • Compact Flash Type I or II | • Compact Flash Type I or II |
| Direct Print | • Canon Compact Photo Printers and PIXMA Printers (supporting PictBridge) | • Canon Selphy Printers |
| Weight | • Body (no batt or CF): 490 g (1.1 lb) | • Body (no battery): 514 g (1.1 lb) |
| Dimensions | 127 x 94 x 64 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.5 in) | 127 x 94 x 65 mm (5 x 3.7 x 2.6 in) |
Here are improvements that I really like:
- 10.5 megapixel Sensor detectors
- EOS Integrated Cleaning System
- Nine point Auto Focus sensor (same as EOS 30D) with F2.8 support
- Continuous shooting burst up to 27 JPEG and 10 RAW images
- 2.5" LCD monitor with 160° viewing angles (horizontal and vertical)
- Camera settings and adjustment on LCD monitor
- Proximity sensor below viewfinder eyepiece to disable the LCD during composition
- Picture Styles, larger range of image parameter adjustment (same as EOS 30D)
- Image magnification available in record review
- Three settings for long exposure noise reduction (adds Auto option)
- Additional custom functions (magnified view in record review, LCD display at power on)
- Up to 9999 images per folder on storage card
- Automatic storage of setting adjustments (no longer requires a press of the SET button)
- Improved print / share / direct print features
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