Canon equipped the EOS 600D with a 18-megapixel ASP-C CMOS sensor, 14-bit DIGIC 4 image processor, 1080p Full HD video recording, 3.7 fps shooting burst, 1,040k-dot 3-inch articulating screen and Built-in wireless flash control. Along side the T3i announcement, Canon has released the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II as the KIT lens. This is an update version of the 18-55mm IS MKI model.a
600D Camera Body (Exterior)
Some photographers (including me) expected a redesigned camera body. In fact, the Canon 600D looks almost identical to the camera it replaces, the 550D (T2i). When you look at the front, you can see that the camera is a bit larger (133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7 mm) than the 550D (128.8 x 97.3 x 62 mm). So according to the specs, the T3i is 2.3mm wider, 2.2mm wider and 17.7mm larger in depth (probably due to its swiveling LCD). In terms of ergonomics, it would feel the same as the T2i. The 600D is also ~40g heavier than the 550D.
When you look at the backside, you can see that the buttons are arranged almost the same, just a minor placement change due to the swivel-tilt LCD switch on the right side. Talking about the LCD, Canon has equipped the EOS 600D with a Vari angle 3-inch (7.7cm) 3:2 Clear View TFT display with 1040k dot resolution. This is most probably the same LCD screen used on the 60D. The LCD has 170° Horizontal and Vertical viewing angles and has Anti-reflection and anti smudge coating. I am sure that videographers will be happy to see that Canon has decided to use that type of screen on thi
Canon 550D (T2i) vs. 600D (T3i) vs. 1100D - Specs Comparison Table
Before I jump right into other related changes, here is a comparison table, which compares the
550D / T2i / Kiss X4 vs the 600D / T3i / Kiss X4 vs. 1100D. I've added the 1100D/T3 to the comparison because I know that some of you will probably decide between the two.
550D / T2i / Kiss X4 vs the 600D / T3i / Kiss X4 vs. 1100D. I've added the 1100D/T3 to the comparison because I know that some of you will probably decide between the two.
feature
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Canon 600D
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Canon 550D
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Canon
1100D |
Sensor
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22.3 x 14.9mm
CMOS |
22.3 x 14.9mm
CMOS |
22.2 x 14.7mm CMOS
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Effective
Pixels |
18.0 megapixels
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18.0 megapixels
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12.2 megapixels
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Image
processor |
9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at center , extra sensitivity at f/2.8)
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9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at center , extra sensitivity at f/2.8)
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9 AF points (f/5.6 cross type at centre)
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Predictive
AF |
up to 8m
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up to 10m
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up to 8m
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Metering
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63-zone SPC
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63-zone SPC
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63-zone SPC
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ISO Sensitivity range
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100-6400 (expandable to 12800/H)
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100-6400 (expandable to 12800/H)
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100-6400
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Shutter speed
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30sec- 1/4000sec + bulb
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30sec- 1/4000sec + bulb
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30sec- 1/4000sec + bulb
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Viewfinder
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Pentamirror
95% coverage 0.85x magnification |
Pentamirror
95% coverage 0.87x magnification |
Pentamirror
95% coverage 0.80x magnification |
LCD
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Vari angle 3-inch Clear View TFT 1040k-dots (articulating)
170° H/V Viewing angle |
3-inch Clear View TFT 1040k-dots
160° H/V Viewing angle |
2.7-inch 230k-dots
170° H/V Viewing angle |
Flash Guide number
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13 (Recycle time: 3sec)
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13 (Recycle time: 3sec)
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9.2 (Recycle time: 2sec)
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Continuous shooting
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approx. 3.7fps
(34 JPEG images, 6 images RAW) |
approx. 3.7fps
(34 JPEG images, 6 images RAW) |
approx. 3fps
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Live View Mode Coverage
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Approx. 99% (H/V)
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Approx. 100% (H/V)
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Approx. 100% (H/V)
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EXIF Compliant
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2.30
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2.21
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2.30
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Maximum HD resolution
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1920x1080p / 29.97, 25, 23.976 fps (Max. video length 29m 59sec - Max. file size 4GB)
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1920x1080p / 29.97, 25, 23.976 fps (Max. video length 29m 59sec - Max. file size 4GB)
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1280x720p / 29.97, 25 fps
(Max. video length 17min - Max. file size 4GB) |
EOS Scene Detection Technology
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Yes
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No
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No
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Scene Intelligent Auto
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Yes
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No
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No
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Creative filters
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Yes (Fish-eye, Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Toy camera, Miniature effects
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No
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No
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Battery
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E8
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E8
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Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E10
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Dimensions
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133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7 mm
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128.8 x 97.3 x 62 mm
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129.9 x 99.7 x 77.9 mm
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Weight (body only)
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570g
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530g
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495g
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Availability
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March 2011
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Already in stores
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March 2011
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evel DSLR too.
Ad you can see from the comparison table above, the differences between the 600D and the 550D are not overwhelming. The 600D enjoys an articulating screen, Scene detection technology, Creative filters, Basic+ mode and integral guide for beginners. It seems the Canon has made changes like like those found on the Nikon D3100 way (I didn't say Canon copied it), offering more controls for beginners to DSLR photography. The 600D also features a built-in wireless flash control, which is a very welcomed feature. For some people, the articulating screen alone will probably worth the upgrade from the 550D, especially if you love shooting HD videos.
