Canon new DSLR Cameras | EOS 600D & 1100D

 

March 2011, Singapore – Canon introduced two new entry level DSLRs, Canon EOS 600D & EOS 1100D, bridging the gap between ease of a compact camera and the image quality of a DSLR. Using Canon’s Digic 4 image processor, both DSLRs are able to process photos at faster speed, and reducing noise at higher ISO for better clarity.

So what’s the main difference between these two models? EOS 600D will be the higher tier DSLR compared to EOS 1100D.  Both models retailing with the EF 18-55mm IS II Kit lens, the EOS 600D will be retailing at S$1,399 while the EOS 1100D at S$899.   EOS 600D comes only in standard black, whereas the EOS 1100D offers you a variety of colours of Red, Brown, Metallic Gray and Black with colour matching straps.

For the price difference, here are some additional features that EOS 600D have over the EOS 1100D:

• 18 megapixel resolution
• Full HD video recording capabilities (1920 x 1080)
• ‘Scene Intelligent Auto’ mode – in this mode, the camera will automatically determines the type of scene suitable for the subject, and applies the necessary picture style. For example, the camera is able to detect when human subjects are being taken and adopt portrait style to achieve in pleasing smooth skin tones. Photographer just need to concentrate on capturing the moment, the camera will choose the optimal setting.
• It also come equipped with a swivel LCD screen which allows frame your pictures with ease from any angle.
• EOS 600D is capable of expanding its ISO from ISO 6400 to ISO 12800

Here are the full specs for both DSLRs, the differences are highlighted in GREEN:

Table of Contents Toggle Digital SLR specifications	EOS 1100D	EOS 600D
Effective Pixels (Megapixels) (Approximately)	12.2	18
Startup Time (sec) (Approximately)	0.1	0.1
Sensor Size	APS-C	APS-C
Still Image Format	JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG	JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG
Image Resolution	4272 x 2848 (L),   3088 x 2056 (M), 2256 x 1504 (S1), 1920 x 1280 (S2), 720 x 480 (S3), 4272 x 2848 (RAW)	5184 x 3456 (L),   3456 x 2304 (M), 2592 x 1728 (S1), 1920 x 1280 (S2), 720 x 480 (S3), 5184 x 3456 (RAW)
RAW compression/ JPEG compression simultaneous recording	YES	YES
Movie Format	MOV	MOV
Video Resolution (Full HD) (Pixel) (Approximately)	–	1920 x 1080
Video Resolution (HD) (Pixel) (Approximately)	1280 x 720	1280 x 720
Video Resolution (SD) (Pixel) (Approximately)	–	640 x 840
Sound Files Format	Linear PCM	Linear PCM
Memory Card Type	SD, SDHC, SDXC	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Effective ISO	100 to 6400	100 to 6400
Shooting Modes	Still, Live View, Movie	Still, Live View, Movie
Metering Mode	63-zone TTL Evaluative, Partial, Centre-weighted	63-zone TTL Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre-weighted
Metering Range (Measured at at 23°C/73°F with EF50mm f/1.4 USM lens, ISO 100)	EV 1 – 20	EV 1 – 20
AE Lock	Auto AE Lock, Manual AE Lock	Auto AE Lock, Manual AE Lock
Exposure Compensation	±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments, Manual, ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments, AEB	±5 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments, Manual, ±2 stops in 1/3- or 1/2-stop increments, AEB
Continuous Shooting Speed (shots/sec) (Up to)	3	3.7
Viewfinder Type	Eye-level pentamirror	Eye-level pentamirror
Viewfinder Coverage (Vertical / Horizontal) (Approximately)	95%	95%
Eyepoint (mm) (Approximately)	21	19
Dioptre Correction (Diopter) (Approximately)	-2.5 – +0.5 m	-3.0 – +1.0 m
Mirror	Quick-return type	Quick-return type
LCD Monitor Type	2.7-in TFT colour liquid-crystal monitor	3-in TFT colour liquid-crystal monitor
LCD Coverage (Approximately)	99%	99%
Brightness	7 Levels	7 Levels
Flash Modes	E-TTL II Autoflash, FE Lock, Auto pop-up, Retractable, Built-in	E-TTL II Autoflash, FE Lock, Auto pop-up, Retractable, Built-in
Flash Exposure Compensation	±2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments	±2 stops in 1/3-stop or 1/2-stop increments
Built-in Flash	YES	YES
Guide Number ISO 100 metres	9.2/30	13/43
Playback Zoom (Approximately)	1.5x – 10x	1.5x – 10x
Processor Type	Digic 4	Digic 4
AF System Points	9 AF points	9 AF points
AF Modes	One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing	One-Shot AF, AI Servo AF, AI Focus AF, Manual focusing
AF point selection	Automatic selection, Manual selection	Automatic selection, Manual selection
Selected AF point Display	Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on the LCD monitor	Superimposed in viewfinder and indicated on the LCD monitor
AF assist beam	Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash	Small series of flashes fired by built-in flash
Manual Focus	YES	YES
Shutter Type	Electronically-controlled, Focal-plane shutter	Electronically-controlled, Focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speed Range (sec)	30 – 1/4000, Bulb	30 – 1/4000, Bulb
X-sync (sec)	1/200	1/200
White Balance	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash, Custom	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten light, White fluorescent light, Flash, Custom
WB Bracketing	±3 stops in single-level increments	±3 stops in single-level increments
Red Eye Reduction	YES	YES
Custom Functions (Total)	10	11
Hotshoe PC Terminal	Provided	Provided
Peripheral Connections	Hi-Speed USB, HDMI (Type C)	Hi-Speed USB, Audio/Video Output, HDMI (Type C)
Direct printing (via PictBridge-compatible Printers)	YES	YES
Dimensions (Excl. Protrusions) (mm) (Approximately)	129.9 x 99.7 x 77.9	133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7
Weight (Body only) (g) (Approximately)	450	515
Standard Power Supply	Battery Pack LP-E10	Battery Pack LP-E8
Optional Power	AC Power (Adapter Kit ACK-E10)	AC Power (Adapter Kit  ACK-E8), AA-size / LR6 batteries (Battery Grip BG-E8)

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