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600D vs. 650D vs. 1100D?


Livia-xD | Asked  11 months ago | Last response was 5 months ago

Hello. I have a Canon EOS 1100D, and I love it, but I'm not all satisfied with it. I'm thinking about selling  it, and then buy a new camera. But should I pick the Canon EOS 650D or the 600D? The 1100D is my first real 'professional' camera, and I got it last Christmas  2011. I'm taking pictures of my dolls, nature, animals, my friends and myself. But can you please compare the 600D, and the 650D, and say whats good, and whats bad about them, and what you think I should buy? It would really help me a lot!

Which camera do you recommend for Livia-xD?

Canon 600D
17.9 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
Canon 1100D
12.2 MP|APS-C CMOS|2.7" LCD
Canon 650D - $672
17.9 MP|APS-C CMOS|3" LCD
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  1. Expert III
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    11 months ago Philip-Davis recommends the Canon 1100D / T3

    Upgrading to the 600D or 650D might not make sense.  What is it about the 1100D that you're not satisfied with?

    1. Visitor
      11 months ago Livia-xD
      Okay. Well, Its kinda slow, and I have done many things, but its still kinda slow when it takes pictures. Me and my friend where in a airplane, and there was a beautiful view, that we wanted to take ppictures of! She has a Nikon D3100, but I dont want Nikon.. Well, wo took some pictures of the view, and her pictures got very pretty, but mine got all shaky, and ugly. :)
    2. Expert III
      11 months ago Philip-Davis
      What mode do you typically shoot in? (e.g. green square, Av, Tv, P, M, etc). You'll get blurry shots if the shutter speed is too slow. Slowness from shot to shot can also be attributed to the SD card you use. Do you know what speed class it is? (Look for a little number inside the letter C, like C2, C4, C10, etc).
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      11 months ago Livia-xD
      I have tried them all. But its getting blurry with all the modes! I wanted a picture without blitz, but it got all blurry, no matter what mode i picked without blitz. I have tried to look at the SD card, and its C10. :)
    4. Expert III
      11 months ago Philip-Davis
      Try going into Tv mode and set the shutter speed to something like 1/100 or 1/125 and see if your shots are still blurry. Also set your ISO to Auto. You could try taking your camera to a camera shop and ask them if there's something wrong with it.
    5. Visitor
      11 months ago Livia-xD
      Okay... But where is the shutter speed? xD
    6. Expert III
      11 months ago Philip-Davis
      Once you're in Tv mode, you can turn the dial to change the shutter speed. You might want to consider taking an introductory DSLR course at a camera shop or local college. Until then, you'll likely get best results by leaving the camera in full auto mode (the green square).
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  2. Intermediate I
    Canon 600D / T3i
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    11 months ago Chung-Dha-Lam recommends the Canon 600D / T3i

    600D if you are interested in filming and just normal photography as the feature and the quality of what it outputs is very much the same as 650D, but currently the 600D cost less.

    If you want to take more sport like photography where you need high FPS continues shooting then 650D be the best with 5fps compared to the 3.9fps that the 600D got.

    1100D is can't compare is worses than the two and less quality output as the resolution is smaller on both the photo and video and no flip out screen.

    1. Beginner I
      10 months ago Doug-Barry-Martin
      I think the 1100D outputs cleaner files at higher ISOs due to less Mp. Less detail too though. Less features and slower frame rates as well but still a good little SLR.
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  3. Intermediate I
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    7 months ago Nezar-Al-Basha recommends the Canon 650D / T4i

    1100D = very entry level in the family and old release 

    600D = good entry level 

    650D = newer then 600D in the same level with many feature , new engine , touch screen and continuous focus in movie mode 

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  4. Expert I
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    10 months ago nick recommends the Canon 650D / T4i

    Livia - pls do not take me wrong however seems you can take some photography classes to know ur device in and out - many device specific courses are also available - if u dont get clean shots with 1000d (hope these is no defect or damage which u can verify @ some authorized shop) which are comparable to D3100 - none of the cameras on earth can get u clean pics. once u fall in love with the device and get a load of pics may be for 2-3 years  - you will know when its time to upgrade once u have the concepts embedded - then go for the latest stuff available in the market APSC or full frame what ever u consider then - this was a suggestion - wish u nice clicks

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    5 months ago Floris-Van-Der-Wal recommends the Canon 1100D / T3

    I think it is the user that made the difference in this case. Like being said, try using the modes A, S(T at canon) or M(for advanced users). When the lens has a stabilizer, you can use that as well, although not necessary. Holding the camera tight in front of your eyes with two hands increases stability too. The 1100D performs really well at ISO1600, so when you are in darker conditions, there is no excuse for not using it. 

    Hope it helps.

    F

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  6. Beginner II
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    10 months ago 620hun recommends the Canon T2i / 550D / Kiss X4

    The same basic specifications as the others, but quite cheap, and a way better than the 1100D. If you just hold it in your hand will feel the difference.

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