- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) webpage |
Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon T2i
T2i vs T3i |
Fujifilm X-E2
X-E2 vs X-E2S |
Successor: |
Canon T4i
T3i vs T4i |
Fujifilm X-E3
X-E2S vs X-E3 |
General | ||
Model Number: | T3i | X-E2S |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 600D, Kiss X5 | |
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | $999.95 |
Street Price: | $548.99 | $1,249.95 |
Date Available: | 2011-03-15 | 2016-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
36.4 oz
(1,031 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
24.0 oz
(680 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.2 x
3.9 x
3.1 in. (133 x 100 x 80 mm) |
5.1 x
2.9 x
1.5 in. (129 x 75 x 37 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 16.3 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 4.82 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | X-Trans II |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Not needed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.1 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 793 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 2034 x 1728 (3.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 720 x 400 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
4896 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4896 x 2760 (13.5 MP, Other), 3264 x 3264 (10.7 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 2496 x 1408 (3.5 MP, Other), 1664 x 1664 (2.8 MP, 1:1), 9600 x 2160 (20.7 MP, Other), 9600 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 6440 x 2160 (13.9 MP, Other), 6440 x 1440 (9.3 MP, Other) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.6 | 7.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (30/25) |
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container (stereo with ext. mic) | MOV: H.264 video with Linear PCM stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Fujifilm X |
Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS; 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and 1 extra low dispersion element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 216mm | 27 - 84mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 135mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 7.50x | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) | f/2.8 (wide) / f/4 (tele) - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 67.0mm | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9-point, 1 enhanced cross-type, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes | Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF/TTL phase detection AF): Single Point AF: 49 areas on a 7x7 grid (changeable size of AF frame among 5 types), Zone AF: Selectable with 3x3 / 5x3 / 5x5 areas from 77 areas on an 11x7 grid, Wide/Tracking AF: Automatic selection from 77 areas on an 11x7 grid |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | EVF: 0.5-inch 2.36M-dot OLED with 100% coverage, 0.62x magnifcation, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter adjustment, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 23,600,000 dots |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | 0.62x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots (346,000 px) | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | No |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1EV steps, H=12800 | AUTO1/2/3 with selectable limit; ISO 200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800, 25600 and 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Underwater, Custom, Color Temperature (K) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%); iFCL with dual layer sensor | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Auto+, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE | Film Simulation: PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA; Dynamic range setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; Multiple exposure; Motion Panorama; Advanced filter: Toy Camera, Miniature, Dynamic Tone, Pop Color, Soft Focus, High Key, Low Key, and Partial Color (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple). |
Self Timer: | 10, 2, Remote, Continuous (2-10) seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | Yes |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro | Red-eye removal OFF: Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Rear-curtain Synchro; Red-eye rmoval ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro. Red-eye Reduction & Rear-curtain Synchro; Basic trigger (Commander) mode |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | GN=7m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | Trigger Only |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-I |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG | .RAF RAW (ISO 200-6400), RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container (stereo with ext. mic) | MOV: H.264 video with Linear PCM stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or Wireless (RC-6 , RC-5, RC-1) | Threaded cable release, wired, via USB or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack | Mini (Type C) HDMI, Micro USB terminal (compatible with RR-90 Remote Release), 2.5mm Stereo Microphone/Remote Jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.44 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.46 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.39 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.6 | 7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 | 18 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.6 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 5 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.3 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.28 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.83 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.084 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.114 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.26 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.087 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Auto Selection AF: 0.160s Live View: Phase-detect AF lag: 1.176s Contrast-detect AF lag: 0.826s Prefocused: 0.084s | |
Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.2 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | 350 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 440 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | 110 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E8 | Proprietary NP-W126 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
Software | ||
Included Software: | EOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch) | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Vari-angle high resolution 3:2 LCD, new EOS Scene Detection technology, Auto Picture Style, improved ALO and AWB, Feature Guide, Basic + Function, smooth video digital zoom, Video Snapshot, Creative Filters (Fisheye (new), Grainy, Soft Focus, Miniature, Toy, Fisheye, Multi), multi-aspect (3:2, 4:3, 16:9, 1:1), Image Verification (optional software required), built-in wireless Speedlite transmitter, up to 1080p movies with manual exposure control (aperture, shutter speed, ISO). | Available in black or two-tone silver and black. |