I'll start:
Low noise at ISO1600. (although, I believe it uses noise reduction)
http://dpreview-img.fotki.com/gallery/canoneos450d_preview/originals/img_0291.jpg
See some early shots here:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0803/08032101canon450dgallery.asp
Looks like they had kаk weather. :(...