- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Canon EOS 600D
- 17.9 MP
- APS-C CMOS
- 3" LCD
#1 in 2011 Canon DSLRs
Released February, 2011
Rated 78% by by c|net (Mar, 2011)Ironically, this design is more suited to pros who plan to use the camera as a cheap video dSLR and never take it off the video setting than to the consumers at whom it's ostensibly targeted.
Conclusion Check out the Canon EOS 600D
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Canon EOS 600D
17.9 MP
APS-C
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)Whether you’re composing images or movies with live view or reviewing images and movies you’ve already shot, it’s a pleasure to work with.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 24.1 MP    | 30 MP |
EOS 600D by Franck (Nov, 2011)The EOS Rebel T3i has an 18.0 Megapixel CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) sensor that captures images with exceptional clarity and tonal range and offers more than enough resolution for big enlargements or crops.
sensor size
EOS 600D by Photography Blog (Mar, 2011)Like all of Canon's APS-C digital SLR cameras, the EOS 600D / T3i is compatible with the manufacturer's entire line-up of lenses, including both EF and EF-S glass.
EOS 600D by Dave-K. (May, 2011)This is not a professional level SLR, but it performs very well as a small, light APS-C camera.
viewfinder size
EOS 600D by dojoklo (Feb, 2011)Viewfinder: The T3i has a pentamirror viewfinder with 95% coverage of the actual resulting image.
EOS 600D by David-Robert (Jan, 2012)One nice feature for those who wear corrective lenses (like me)... is the quality dioptric adjustment knob for the camera view finder.
body size
133 x 100 x 80 mm
124 x 97 x 74 mm
145 x 106 x 79 mm
EOS 600D by David-C.-Spooner--dspoon (Jul, 2011)My previous camera was a Panasonic DMC TZ5, a great little camera that even after 3 years is still pretty impressive for it's size.
EOS 600D by JayLev (Dec, 2011)This SLR is lightweight and compact, yet has all the auto and manual features for easy picture taking.
focus points
| 0 | 11  | 40 |
EOS 600D by Franck (Nov, 2011)Enhanced metering with a 63-zone, Dual-layer metering system for accurate metering between exposures, and 9-point AF system utilizing a high precision, f/2.8 cross-type center point.3.7 fps continuous shooting up to approximately 34 JPEGs or approximately 6 RAW.
EOS 600D by iPad-fan (Nov, 2011)Focus points are not as good as the expensive models(which is justified by the price).
Performance Real world tests of Canon EOS 600D
DxOMark image quality
EOS 600D by this-game-is-awsome (Feb, 2012)Great for the beginner like my wife who sets it on full auto and takes great pictures of our gymnast and great for the intermediate like me who prefers many of the great manual functions for added effects and picture quality.
EOS 600D by Luis-Trujillo (Oct, 2011)Note: you must get a tripod(still don't have one but I desperatly need one) or at least a low light lense like the 50mm f1.8(have one) to be able to take pictures at night(or in dark places) wiouth using the flash and with a low ISO setting.
DxOMark low light performance
EOS 600D by Carole-M.-Rickman (Jan, 2012)It does take very nice quality low light pictures as long as the subject is sitting still.
EOS 600D by Banu-Sit (Feb, 2012)I have several picture taken in low light, but they are quite sharp.
shutter lag
| 0 ms | 208 ms   | 200 ms |
EOS 600D by dollface (May, 2012)I will say that the shutter lag while in live view mode was a little disappointing, but IMO didn't warrant dropping a star :o.
EOS 600D by Photography Blog (Mar, 2011)The Canon EOS 600D's maximum shutter speed is 30 seconds and there's a Bulb mode for even longer exposures, which is excellent news if you're seriously interested in night photography.
continuous shooting
EOS 600D by peederj (Mar, 2011)And one way they found to do just that is by making the camera make far more noise than it needs to when doing continuous shooting.
EOS 600D by Lisa-C.-Hunter (Jul, 2011)The only complaint I have is that I wish it had a faster burst rate.
battery life
440 photos
1,100 photos
850 photos
EOS 600D by David-Robert (Jan, 2012)The T3is battery life is generally good... however, battery life is so subjective and is very dependent on how you shoot, the brightness of your LCD screen... and things like... whether you are using autofocus or not...For shooting photos, I have found the battery life to be excellent allowing me to take 400 to 600 shots before needed a change.
EOS 600D by John (Sep, 2011)It has a solid and robust feel without being overly heavy, and the battery life is the usual Canon excellent length.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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HD video -
Generic -
Gives you more flexibility when framing your shot -
1,040 k dots -
Opaque -
Great for recording movies -
For that film look
cons
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65.0 -
12,800 ISO -
3.7 fps -
None -
1 -
Feb, 2011 -
No automatic HDR -
11.5 ev -
95% -
HD video -
283 ms -
1,500 ms -
Use buttons to access features and menus -
No automatic 3D -
440 -
You'll have to protect your camera from the elements -
0.53x -
793 ISO -
No automatic stitching -
83.3% -
133 x 100 x 80 mm -
1/4000 s
Reviews Word on the street
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Sensor
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by Craig-Benham--DrCraigBenham (Aug, 2011)The image sizes of the CMOS sensor allow me great latitude in adjusting and tweaking my RAW images anytime I wish to be creative.
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by Franck (Nov, 2011)But because this camera performs so well at higher ISOs, you can easily set the limit to ISO 1600 or 3200 and still get very good image quality.
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (Nov, 2011)Even at ISO 400 images remain clear and sharp.
Screen
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by Dennis-A.-Amith-(kndy)Granted, higher end models may have a display right at the top but looking at the LCD, definitely read the manual and experiment how to change various settings and experiment how you can change on the fly.
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by H.-Nottingham (Jun, 2011)The live view screen is large, bright, and crisp.
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by Hammernmt (Jan, 2013)Sure the card is only 16GB and it's not a fast one, the extra battery seems to have less capacity as the original Canon, the tripod is slightly flimsy, the bag is a bit on the cheap side (though plenty roomy for a camera, 3 lenses, cleaning kit, and charger and extra battery), and the other items are not going to be used (card reader - have one on my laptop, screen protectors - cut to size)?
Lens
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by M.-Mahmoud (Jan, 2012)The kit lens is good enough but I will soon be going for a 50mm prime lens to make the most out of the camera.
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by tj.tonkin (Jan, 2012)The kit lens is good (I got the 18-55mm), although I have been lens shopping and the kit lens is just part of my case now.
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by bhb800 (Sep, 2012)[...]All the shots in the video are with the kit lens except the very first moon shot, I borrowed a friend's 75-300mm lens.
Video
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by Franck (Nov, 2011)In addition to a reliable picture taking machine, T3i owners can experiment with off-camera flash, record HD movies with great audio, and creatively play with their images while they're still in camera.
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by David-Robert (Jan, 2012)The EOS utility functions well for both photo and video shooting and provides a very nice simulation of what you will get... This bonus has been particularly helpful to me for shooting video since it eliminated the need to purchase a $1,000 field monitor.
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by Church-Keys (Sep, 2012)We have shot a few stills on it, but purchased it as an economical choice for pro HD video.
Iso
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by MapleIce (Feb, 2012)The quality is amazing and has convenient controls to change shutter speeds and aperture and ISO.
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by Ricardo-Salguero (Nov, 2012)The sharpness in the ISO is also amazing.
Canon EOS 600D | Rated 100% by by Spence (Oct, 2012)The colors really pop and the ISO levels are pretty sturdy until you get way too high.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nikon D5100 2-way tie: Highest ISO Nikon D5100 vs Canon EOS 600D |
 | 2 | Canon EOS 60D Is weather sealed 60D vs 600D |
 | 3 | Nikon D3200 Quite high resolution Nikon D3200 vs Canon EOS 600D |
 | 4 | Nikon D3100 Smallest Nikon D3100 vs Canon EOS 600D |
 | 5 | Canon EOS 1100D Fastest to start up 1100D vs 600D |
 | 6 | Nikon D90 Largest sensor Nikon D90 vs Canon EOS 600D |
 | 7 | Nikon D5200 Best image quality as rated by DXOMark Nikon D5200 vs Canon EOS 600D |
 | 8 | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Fastest rapid fire mode PowerShot SX50 HS vs EOS 600D |
New duel?
Let the battle continue or dare to compare.
Editions Editions of the Canon 600D / T3i
| Price | Edition | Model | Continents | Autofocus while shooting video | Compare | ||||
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 | | 600D | Europe | Manual | | ||||
 | | T3i | North America | | |||||
 | | X5 | Asia | | |||||
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Canon EOS 550D
- 17.9 MP
- APS-C CMOS
- 3" LCD
10 more Sortable users recommended the 550D over the 600D.
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Beginner II
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vote There are a few more advantages of the 600D worth considering; The 600D has an on screen feature guide to help you understand each mode clearly It has in built wireless flash control. Yes you...
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- June 23, 2012
- Reply to: Profession.
Expert III
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votes These two cameras are essentially the same. So you'll do well with either one. However, the 600D is a year newer and comes with a flip-out screen, which you may find very helpful for video.
- 0 comments
- April 15, 2012
- Reply to: To make small video for promo of my business
Beginner I
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votes I would go for the 600D or 550D, the 550D is lower than the 600 only as it doesn't have a flip out screen and some other minor bits. Depends if you want the flip out screen or not. Either of are...
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- August 4, 2012
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Nikon D5100
- 16.1 MP
- APS-C CMOS
- 3" LCD
17 more Sortable users recommended the Nikon D5100 over the Canon EOS 600D.
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votes I would go for the 600D or 550D, the 550D is lower than the 600 only as it doesn't have a flip out screen and some other minor bits. Depends if you want the flip out screen or not. Either of are...
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- August 4, 2012
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Beginner I
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votes La Canon 600D graba igual que la Sony a37 pero distorsiona menos la imagen. La pantalla rotatoria de Canon te facilitará la grabación de vídeo.
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- December 30, 2012
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Nikon D3200
- 24.1 MP
- APS-C CMOS
- 3" LCD
3 more Sortable users recommended the Nikon D3200 over the Canon EOS 600D.
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vote The 600D is much newer than the XSi. Getting a new 600D for half price is a great deal. But only you know how much you use your camera. If you don't use it that often or if you expect vastly in...
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- October 2, 2012
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votes 600D all the way. Sensor is a bit better than on 550D and that flip out screen can help big time sometimes. Its not a big improvement from 550D but the flip out screen is a big advantage when...
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votes Hey Alex Stick with your Canon 600D, the D3200 is the better camera, but you also own a good camera already. The improvements are not enough in my opinion to warrant buying a new camera. spend...
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