EOS 600D / Rebel T3i vs other Canon consumer SLRs
The chart below compares the Rebel T3i with other recent Canon cameras. What we've done below is presented something of a hybrid comparison between these three models. A red cell means that a given camera performs below the other two, a green cell means that it performs better than the other two, and a yellow cell means it falls between the other two. In cases where two cameras share a capability, both cells will be colored green or red as appropriate.
Click here for a comparison with several prosumer models.
| EOS 600D / Rebel T3i vs other Canon consumer SLRs | ||||
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Manufacturer
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Canon |
Canon |
Canon
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Model
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EOS 550D Digital Rebel T2i |
EOS 1100D Digital Rebel T3 |
EOS 600D
Digital Rebel T3i |
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| Imaging System |
Sensor
Manufacturer |
Canon |
Canon |
Canon
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| Sensor Type |
CMOS |
CMOS |
CMOS
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| Color Filter
Array |
RGB |
RGB |
RGB
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Total Megapixels
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18.7 |
12.6 |
18.7
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Effective
Megapixels |
18.0 |
12.2 |
18.0
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Effective Sensor Size (mm)
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22.3 x 14.9 |
22.0 x 14.7 |
22.3 x 14.9
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Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)
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1.6x |
1.6x |
1.6x
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Image Processor
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DIGIC 4 |
DIGIC 4 |
DIGIC 4
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A/D Resolution
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14-bit |
14-bit |
14-bit
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| Viewfinder |
Type
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Eye-level pentamirror |
Eye-level pentamirror |
Eye-level pentamirror
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Coverage
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95% |
95% |
95%
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Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at
infinity)
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0.87x |
0.80x |
0.85x
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Eyepoint (mm)
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19 |
21 |
19
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Viewfinder Blackout (ms) |
130 |
150 |
130 |
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Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)
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-3.0 to +1.0 |
-2.5 to +0.5 |
-3.0 to +1.0 |
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Focusing Screen
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Fixed, precision matte screen |
Fixed, precision matte screen |
Fixed, precision matte screen
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Viewfinder
Info Display |
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, Highlight Tone Priority (D+), maximum burst, SD memory card information |
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, Highlight Tone Priority (D+), maximum burst, SD memory card information |
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, Highlight Tone Priority (D+), maximum burst, SD memory card information
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Depth of Field Preview
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Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button
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| Recording System |
Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type
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SD / SDHC / SDXC including Eye-Fi |
SD / SDHC / SDXC including Eye-Fi |
SD / SDHC / SDXC
including Eye-Fi |
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Compatible File System
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FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32
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Recording Formats
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RAW (14-bit CR2), JPEG |
RAW (14-bit CR2), JPEG |
RAW (14-bit CR2), JPEG
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Maximum Resolution
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5,184 x 3,456 |
4,272 x 2,848 |
5,184 x 3,456
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Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only)
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2,456 x 2,304 2,592 x 1,728 |
3,088 x 2,056 M |
3,456 x 2,304 M |
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RAW + JPEG Recording
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Yes, JPEG large/fine only |
Yes, JPEG large/fine only |
Yes,
JPEG large/fine only |
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| Color
Space & White Balance |
User-Selectable Color Space
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Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB |
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Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments |
8 options for sharpness, 9 options for contrast, saturation, and color tone. 6 Picture styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome), plus 3 user defined |
8 options for sharpness, 9 options for contrast, saturation, and color tone. 6 Picture styles (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome), plus 3 user defined |
8 options for sharpness, 9 options for contrast, saturation, and color tone.
7 Picture styles (Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome), plus 3 user defined |
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Preset WB settings
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6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash) |
6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash) |
6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash)
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Manual Color Temperature Setting Range
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Not available |
Not available |
Not available
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WB Adjustment Range
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±9 steps in 1-step increments 5 mireds per step |
±9 steps in 1-step increments 5 mireds per step |
±9 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step |
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| Autofocus System |
Type
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TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image registration, phase detection) |
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image registration, phase detection) |
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor
(TTL secondary image registration, phase detection) |
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# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)
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9 points (1 enhanced cross-type, 8 single-axis) |
9 points (1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis) |
9 points
(1 enhanced cross-type, 8 single-axis) |
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| Superimposed
Focus Point Display |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
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AF Working Range
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EV -0.5 ~ 18 |
EV 0 ~ 18 |
EV -0.5 ~ 18
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AF-assist Beam
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Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center) |
Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center) |
Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center)
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AF Servo Modes
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One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus |
One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus |
One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus
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AF Area Modes
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Single area, Auto area, tracking (in AI Servo mode) |
Single area, Auto area, tracking (in AI Servo mode) |
Single area, Auto area, tracking (in AI Servo mode)
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Fine-tune Focus Adjustment
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No |
No |
No
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| Exposure Control |
Shooting Modes
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14 - Program AE (Creative Auto, Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Manual exposure, ETTL-II autoflash, Movie |
14 - Program AE (Creative Auto, Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Manual exposure, ETTL-II autoflash, Movie |
14 - Program AE (Creative Auto, Auto+, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Manual exposure, ETTL-II autoflash, Movie
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Metering Zones
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63 (iFCL with dual layer sensor) |
63 (iFCL with dual layer sensor) |
63
(iFCL with dual layer sensor) |
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Metering Modes
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Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center
weighted average, 9% partial, 4% center spot |
Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center
weighted average, 10% partial |
Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center
weighted average,
9% partial, 4% center spot |
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Metering System Working Range
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EV 1 ~ 20 |
EV 1 ~ 20 |
EV 1 ~ 20
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ISO Range / Extended
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100 ~ 6400 / 12800 |
100 ~ 6400 |
100 ~ 6400 / 12800
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Exposure Compensation
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±5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments |
±5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments |
±5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
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Automatic Exposure Bracketing
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±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, ±4 EV offset, 3 shots |
±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, ±5 EV offset, 3 shots |
±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, ±5 EV offset, 3 shots
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Shadow Correction
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Yes, Auto Lighting Optimization (4 levels) |
Yes, Auto Lighting Optimization (4 levels) |
Yes, Auto Lighting Optimization (4 levels)
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Highlight Correction
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Yes, Highlight Tone Priority |
Yes, Highlight Tone Priority |
Yes, Highlight Tone Priority
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| Shutter
Speeds, Frame Rate, Shutter Lag |
Shutter Type
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Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled |
Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled |
Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled
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Shutter Speed Range
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1/4,000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb |
1/4,000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb |
1/4,000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb
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Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth
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3.64 fps / 10 large/fine JPEG frames or 6 RAW frames or 3 RAW + JPEG frames |
2.94 fps / 17 large/fine JPEG frames, 1.96 fps / 3 RAW frames, 1.35 fps / 1 RAW + JPEG frame |
3.64 fps / 9 large/fine JPEG frames or 5 RAW frames, |
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Shutter lag, full AF (sec.)
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0.21 |
0.19
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0.16
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Shutter lag, prefocus (sec.)
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0.096 |
0.113
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0.087
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Startup time (sec.)
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~0.4 |
~0.3
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~1.5
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| Flash |
Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.
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Yes (13 meters / 43 feet) |
Yes (9.2 meters, 30 feet) |
Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)
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Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)
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1/200 |
1/200 |
1/200
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments |
±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments |
±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
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Slow-sync flash
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1st or 2nd curtain |
1st or 2nd curtain |
1st or 2nd curtain
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PC Sync Terminal
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Hot shoe only |
Hot shoe only |
Hot shoe only
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| Playback System |
LCD Size / Pixel Count
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3.0 in. LCD / 1.04M dot |
2.7 in. LCD / 230K dots |
3.0 in. LCD / 1.04M dots
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LCD Aspect Ratio
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3:2 |
4:3 |
3:2
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LCD Viewing Angles |
160 degrees |
170 degrees |
160 degrees |
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Enlarged Playback / Scroll |
1.5~10x / Yes |
1.5~10x / Yes |
1.5~10x / Yes |
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LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range
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7 steps |
7 steps |
7 steps
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Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
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| Other Features |
Computer Connection
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USB 2.0 High-Speed |
USB 2.0 High-Speed |
USB 2.0 High-Speed
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Direct Printing (PictBridge-compliant printers)
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes
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Menu Languages
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25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese) |
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese) |
25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)
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Camera Default Reset
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes
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Custom Functions (Quantity)
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Yes (12) |
Yes (12) |
Yes (12)
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Remote Control
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Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3; Remote Controller RC-6 , RC-5, RC-1 |
Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3 No Wireless Support |
Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3; Remote Controller RC-6 , RC-5, RC-1
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Info LCD Panel / Illumination
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No / n/a |
No / n/a |
No / n/a
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Ultrasonic sensor dust-removal function
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Yes |
No |
Yes
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In-Body Anti-Shake
(sensor shift) |
No |
No |
No
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Electronic Level |
No |
No |
No |
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Live View
|
Yes,
Phase Detection or Contrast Detection: Quick Mode, Live Mode, Face Detect Live Mode AF |
Yes,
Phase Detection or Contrast Detection: Quick Mode, Live Mode, Face Detect Live Mode AF |
Yes,
Phase Detection or Contrast Detection:
Quick Mode, Live Mode, Face Detect Live Mode AF |
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Movie Mode
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Yes (MPEG-4) 1920x1080@30/25/24fps, 1280x720@60/50fps, 640x480@60/50fps |
Yes (MPEG-4) 1280x720@30/25 fps |
Yes (MPEG-4)
1920x1080@30/25/24fps, 1280x720@60/50fps, 640x480@30/25fps |
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Dedicated Movie/Live View Button
|
Yes |
Yes |
Yes
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Manual Exposure during Movies
|
Yes (Aperture, Shutter-speed, ISO) |
No |
Yes
(Aperture, Shutter-speed, ISO) |
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Stereo Mic Jack
|
Yes |
No |
Yes
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HDMI Output
|
Yes (HDMI-CEC) |
Yes (HDMI-CEC) |
Yes
(HDMI-CEC) |
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Lens Defect Correction
|
Yes, Peripheral Illumination Correction |
Yes, Peripheral Illumination Correction |
Yes, Peripheral Illumination Correction
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| Body Structure |
Body Cover/Chassis
|
Largely plastic / stainless steel frame |
Largely plastic / stainless steel frame |
Largely plastic / stainless steel frame
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| Power System |
Battery Compatibility
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Main: LP-E8 Backup: Built-in |
Main: LP-E10 Backup: Built-in |
Main: LP-E8
Backup: Built-in |
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Rated Shooting Capacity at 20°C/68°F (CIPA test, 50% flash usage)
|
440 |
700 |
440
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| Dimensions & Weight |
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
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128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3 |
129.9 x 99.7 x 77.9 |
133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7
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Weight (body only)
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475 g / 16.8 oz. |
495 g / 17.5 oz. |
570 g / 20.1 oz.
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| Operational Environment |
Operating Temperature Range
|
0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F |
0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F |
0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F
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Operating Humidity Range
|
< 85% |
< 85% |
< 85%
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| Kit Lens |
Focal length/aperture
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EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II |
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
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| Lens Compatibility |
Lens Mount / Compatibility
|
EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses |
EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses |
EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses
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