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Ever since its release in February, 2011, there have been many debates over the new Canon Rebel T3i. The critics have frequently compared the T3i with the Canon 60D. The truth is there are several similarities like the quality of the pictures. Both Canon 600D and 60D have the 18.0 Megapixel CMOS sensor, which ensures a high quality of the pictures. The same video settings and the same motion options can be found on both cameras, which basically ensure the same quality for videos. The LCD monitor, which was the pleasant surprise of the 60D is now present at the 600D as well. However, the two cameras have significant differences, among which:

The EOS Rebel T3i takes up to 3.7 frames per second whereas the Canon 60D is able to shoot 5.3 frames per second. So, the Canon 60 D is faster than the Canon T3i. This may not look as a significant difference but it can be if you’re a sports photographer or you’re just interested in capturing motion.

The Canon 60D’s viewfinder is 0,59x while the viewfinder of the Canon T3i is only 0,53x. In addition, there is a difference of viewfinder coverage which is of 96% on the Canon 60D while the viewfinder coverage for the Canon 600D is of 95%. The pictures are much larger and brighter with the Canon 60D than with the Canon T3i because of the bigger viewfinder coverage.

Another difference between the two cameras is related to the out of focus system. The 60D has 9 cross-type focus points, whereas the T3i has only 1. Professional photographers might find this very important.

Another point that makes the two cameras really different is the shutter speed. The Canon 600D has 1/4000s whereas the Canon 60D has 1/8000s in shutter speed. When you have to use the flash or you shoot in very bright locations, the 60D is better than the 600D.

Concerning the battery life, with a 60D you can take about 1100 shots while the Canon 600D only offers you the possibility of 550.

As far as the weight and the size are concerned, the 60D is a little bit heavier and bigger than the Canon T3i.

The last big difference between the two is the price. The Canon T3i is much cheaper than the Canon 60D. In conclusion, the weight, the price and the size of the Canon 600D might make you decide upon it. But you should not forget that for some extra hundreds of dollars you can have a camera with a better viewfinder, shutter speed, more frames/second, a better focus system and a longer battery life.

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