- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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| Links | ||
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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) webpage |
Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon T2i
T2i vs T3i |
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| Successor: |
Canon T4i
T3i vs T4i |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | T3i | E-PL3 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 600D, Kiss X5 | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $548.99 | |
| Date Available: | 2011-03-15 | 2011-09-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
36.4 oz
(1,031 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
15.1 oz
(428 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.2 x
3.9 x
3.1 in. (133 x 100 x 80 mm) |
4.3 x
2.5 x
1.5 in. (110 x 64 x 37 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 12.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 4.29 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 65 | 52 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.1 | 20.9 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | 10.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 793 | 499 |
| 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) |
4032 x 3024
(12.2 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), MPO (3D), 12-bit RAW (.ORF) |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.6 | 5.3 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (30/25) |
1920x1080 (60i (20Mbps/17Mbps))
1280x720 (60p (17Mbps/13Mbps)) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container (stereo with ext. mic) | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 216mm | 28 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 135mm | 14 - 42mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.50x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 67.0mm | 37.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | 2x |
| 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 | Contrast Detect: High-speed, 35-point with Face Detection and Tracking. Auto from all 35 area, Single area from 35 area, Group Target area (9 area) from 35 area, Up to 8 Faces Detected |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | Optional EVF mounted in flash hotshoe |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots (346,000 px) | 460,000 dots (153,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 14.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1EV steps, H=12800 | Auto (customizable range), 200 - 12800 (1/3, 1 EV steps) |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Underwater, Custom WB, One-touch WB |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 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 | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (~1%, with Highlight/Shadow modes) |
| 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 | Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Macro, Sport, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Document, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv, Wide Conv, Macro Conv, 3D, Underwater wide, Underwater macro; Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Dramatic Tone) |
| Self Timer: | 10, 2, Remote, Continuous (2-10) seconds | 2 or 12 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64), Off. Wireless flash control supported. |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Bundled external flash has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG | 12-bit RAW (.ORF) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container (stereo with ext. mic) | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| 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) | Optional RM-UC1 wired remote |
| Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack | Accessory Port 2, Multi Connector (USB/AV/Remote), Mini HDMI (Type C) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.44 | 0.57 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.46 | 0.56 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | 8 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.39 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.6 | 5.3 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 | 9 |
| 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 | 0.24 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 | 0.113 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.26 seconds | 0.43 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.087 seconds | 0.073 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 | 2.1 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.2 seconds | 0.6 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.2 seconds | 4.9 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | 300 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 440 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E8 | Proprietary BLS-1 or BLS-5 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble | Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | 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) | OLYMPUS Viewer 2/[ib] CD-ROM |
| 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). | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3-inch 460k-dot Tilting LCD, TruePic VI Image Processor, "FAST" AF System, Burst mode up to 5.5fps, Full HD movies, 6 Art Filters. External FL-LM1 flash bundled. Available in Black, White, Silver and Red. |
