- 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 Rebel T3
- 12.2 MP
- APS-C CMOS
- 2.7" LCD
Released February, 2011
Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Mar, 2011)720p video is another conservative choice, with no manual control over exposure and no auto-focusing during recording, but it does provide a solid enough introduction to the world of movie-making.
Conclusion Check out the Canon Rebel T3
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Canon Rebel T3
12.2 MP
APS-C
Rated 69% by by DPReview (Apr, 2011)Overall the video shooting isn't as seamlessly integrated as it is on some of the competitors - you still have to select a separate mode to engage video shooting.
megapixels
| 0 MP | 17.9 MP    | 30 MP |
Rebel T3 by cordykencas (Nov, 2011)this is aobut 12,000 compared to 18,000 megapixals which is not a big differance expecially if you compare the much more expensive price for the higher megapixel.
Rebel T3 by Photography Blog (Mar, 2011)All of the sample images in this Review were taken using the 12 megapixel Fine JPEG setting, which gives an average image size of around 5Mb.
sensor size
Rebel T3 by DPReview (Apr, 2011)With an APS-C sensor the 1100D can't produce the very shallow depth-of-field footage that a full-frame camera, such as the 5D Mark II, offers but still gives you much more control in this respect than most movie cameras on the market.
Rebel T3 by Photography Blog (Mar, 2011)Like all of Canon's APS-C digital SLR cameras, the EOS 1100D / T3 is compatible with the manufacturer's entire line-up of lenses, including both EF and EF-S glass.
viewfinder size
Rebel T3 by DPReview (Apr, 2011)The Pentax K-r is only slightly more expensive and comes, like the 1100D, with a 720p video mode but puts a higher screen resolution, faster continuous shooting, a larger viewfinder and a more customizable user interface on top.
Rebel T3 by DPReview (Apr, 2011)All DSLRs at this level crop the frame slightly when you look through the viewfinder - in other words you get slightly more in the final picture than you see through the viewfinder.
body size
130 x 100 x 78 mm
107 x 76 x 40 mm
117 x 67 x 42 mm
Rebel T3 by roberto-somocurcio (Dec, 2012)take photos quickly, good quality, excellent design, weight, and overall use is very simple.
Rebel T3 by MEJazz (May, 2012)If you pair it with a light-weight prime lens like 50mm 1.8 or 35mm 2.0 (i would highly recommend both) - the whole package becomes a light-weight amazing photos machine.
focus points
| 0 | 11  | 30 |
Rebel T3 by TrustedReviews (Jul, 2011)AF points can be selected manually, or you can leave the camera to select its own focus points automatically.
Rebel T3 by CGScammell (Sep, 2011)Both are selling at the same price, but the T3 offers a few upgrades: 12MP vs 10 MP, faster burst mode, video mode and more focusing points on the sensor.
Performance Real world tests of Canon Rebel T3
DxOMark image quality
Rebel T3 by luis86 (Jul, 2012)But if your looking to buy it for wildlife shooting or kids, is better to buy the kit that comes with the 55-250 mm zoons len, it has image stabilization system and works better when the object is quite far away from you or moving, if you buy this kit with the 75-300mm lens will have to program the continuous shooting to avoiding camera shake and blurry pictures.
Rebel T3 by W.-Rogers--Buck (Jan, 2012)Overall I am impressed with the feel of the camera in my hands, and the nice quality photos that it takes.
DxOMark low light performance
Rebel T3 by litchick (Jul, 2012)Although we have not tried shooting at night or a sporting event yet, overall, I have to say I love this camera and can't think of a better investment for my family.
Rebel T3 by Adam-Schindler (Dec, 2011)The auto mode is typically pretty good for most photos, but you'll have to play with the settings on "Creative Auto" for best pictures under low light.
continuous shooting
Rebel T3 by S.-Vogt (May, 2011)With the exception of burst shooting, this camera's performance is excellent.
battery life
700 photos
350 photos
440 photos
Rebel T3 by manguard (Sep, 2011)The battery life is ridiculous- I used it all afternoon shooting continuous high shutter speed in Av for about 600 shots and 7 minutes of HD video and its still showing that I haven't dented the remaining battery life.
Rebel T3 by M.-Towns (Oct, 2011)So far, the battery life has been good and the user interface has been easy to learn.
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 -
300 ms -
Opaque -
700 -
459 g
cons
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HD video -
230 k dots -
2.7" -
62.0 -
6,400 ISO -
APS-C -
3 fps -
12.2 MP -
None -
11.0 ev -
None -
1 -
Dust may appear in your photos -
Feb, 2011 -
The screen is fixed in place -
No automatic HDR -
95% -
4,000 s -
Won't have that film look -
Use buttons to access features and menus -
755 ISO -
No automatic 3D -
You'll have to protect your camera from the elements -
80.57% -
0.54x -
No automatic stitching -
1/4000 s
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 954 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by sharrie (Aug, 2012) Rated 100% by by manguard (Sep, 2011) Rated 100% by by Mandi (Aug, 2012) |
Lens
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by tomv (Jun, 2012)The stabilizer feature did a remarkable job in keeping sharp focus while using a. Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4.0-5.6 IS II Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon Digital SLR Cameras shooting with available light in a dense forest, giving clear, crisp resolution.
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by Cookie-Monster (Dec, 2011)The 55-250 IS lens that comes in this bundle is a better lens - a great match for this camera.
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by JohnnyRem (Jan, 2012)The bag definitely seems small, but It manages to fit the camera, an 18-55 MM lens that comes with it, and a 50 MM lens.
Photography
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 80% by by E.-Perkins--remo (Jan, 2012)Overall a great entry level camera that I would recommend to anyone trying to get their feet wet in photography.
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by Brandon-Burdick12 megs is sufficient for most uses in photography, so overall a great camera for a very affordable price.
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by J.-Kotsko--jayp1us (Feb, 2012)The features are amazing and I would recommend this camera to anyone that enjoys photography.
Video
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by Barbara-D.-Nelson--bcnelson5 (Jul, 2012)I looked specifically for a camera that was under $500 and had quality auto focus abilities, as I do not like to fiddle around with camera settings (because I usually screw them up), rapid fire picture taking so I don't have to wait while photographing the grandkids, superior picture quality, HD video setting, excellent battery life (a must), easy to upload to my computer and was overall reliable.
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by Joseph-T-Wiese (Nov, 2012)This starter kit comes with absolutely everything anyone could need to get started taking incredible pictures and HD videos.
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by umeweall--PackratI have a camcorder, which shoots in HD, @1080p, that fits in my pocket-very portable.
Ease of use
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by Lucas (Dec, 2012)This camera was a gift for my dad, now he's the happiest photographer with his new camera!!This device is really easy to use and the quality of the pictures are awesome.
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by Melissa-J.-Grasis (Sep, 2012)I bought this camera for my husband's birthday and it's been easy to use and the quality of the photos is great!
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by CJM515 (Apr, 2013)The camera itself take very clear, crisp pictures and is easy to use.
Sensor
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by Branden (Jul, 2011)* High-ISO (low light) performance is also amazing - detail is preserved even at ISO 3200.
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 100% by by Brandon (Dec, 2011)RAW files work great with Lightroom 3, though noise can been seen on the images even at low ISOs (which Lightroom can take care of).
Canon Rebel T3 | Rated 90% by by Photography Blog (Mar, 2011)ISO sensitivity can be set between ISO 100 and ISO 6400 in full-stop increments.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Nikon D5100 Least noise at high ISO Nikon D5100 vs Canon Rebel T3 |
 | 2 | Nikon D3200 Best image quality as rated by DXOMark Nikon D3200 vs Canon Rebel T3 |
 | 3 | Nikon D3100 4-way tie: OK phase-detection focus points Nikon D3100 vs Canon Rebel T3 |
 | 4 | Sony NEX-F3 Most detailed video recording mode Sony NEX-F3 vs Canon Rebel T3 |
 | 5 | Nikon D90 Largest sensor Nikon D90 vs Canon Rebel T3 |
 | 6 | Canon Rebel T4i Fastest rapid fire mode T4i vs T3 |
 | 7 | Canon EOS 600D 2-way tie: Highest resolution screen EOS 600D vs Rebel T3 |
 | 8 | Canon PowerShot G15 Image stabilization PowerShot G15 vs Rebel T3 |
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Editions Editions of the Canon 1100D / T3
| Price | Edition | Model | Continents | Startup delay | Battery life | Compare | ||||
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 | | T3 | North America | 300 ms | 700 | | ||||
 | | 1100D | Europe | 100 ms | 800 | | ||||
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- 17.9 MP
- APS-C CMOS
- 3" LCD
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