# Canon EOS 600D
The **Canon EOS 600D** (sold in North America as the **EOS Rebel T3i**) is an upper entry-level [digital single-lens reflex camera](https://www.edgepedia.org/digital-single-lens-reflex-camera) announced by Canon on 7 February 2011, built around an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor and positioned at the top of Canon's entry-level EOS line-up, above the EOS 550D / Rebel T2i and the new EOS 1100D.[1](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/) Its main additions over the 550D were a fully articulated screen inherited from the [EOS 60D](https://www.edgepedia.org/canon-eos-60d) and built-in wireless flash control, a feature previously limited to higher-end EOS bodies.[1](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Announced | 7 February 2011 (CP+ 2011), as EOS 600D / Rebel T3i[1](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/) |
| Sensor and processor | 18 MP APS-C CMOS sensor shared with the 550D, 60D, and 7D; 14-bit DIGIC 4 processing[1](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/) • [2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/) |
| ISO range | Standard 100–6400, expandable to 12800[1](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/) |
| Screen | 7.7 cm (3.0") vari-angle 3:2 ClearView LCD, 1,040k dots, side-mounted hinge[1](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/) |
| Shooting | 3.7 fps continuous; 9-point AF with one cross-type (center) sensor[1](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/) • [2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/) |
| Video | 1080p at 24/25/30 fps, 720p at 50/60 fps, 640×480 VGA; manual exposure and audio level control[3](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_600d_review) • [2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/) |
| Metering | 63-zone dual-layer iFCL metering sensor from the EOS 7D[3](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_600d_review) |
| Launch price | $799.99 body only; $899.99 with EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II; $1,099.99 with 18-135mm IS[3](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_600d_review) |
## Position in the Canon range
The 600D did not officially replace the 550D; it slotted between that camera and the more enthusiast-oriented EOS 60D. Externally it is nearly identical to the 550D, a fraction taller and wider and about 40 g heavier, mainly to accommodate the swivel-and-tilt screen.[4](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/) Precise dimensions are 133×100×80 mm, and weight is 570 g with battery and card, against 527 g for the 550D.[2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/) Internally the two share the same 18 MP sensor, viewfinder, AF system, continuous shooting speed, screen resolution, and metering.[2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/)
**Inherited and new features.** From the 60D the 600D takes the fully articulated screen, multiple aspect ratios in Live View, Creative Filters applied during playback, and manual audio level control in movies; wireless flash control arrives in a simplified form. Brand-new to the model are the Movie Digital Zoom and Video Snapshot functions, and the Auto mode now uses scene detection.[2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/) The 600D is only the second Canon DSLR with an articulated screen, after the 60D, and the first entry-level EOS with built-in wireless flash control.[2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/)
The sensor itself is the same 18 MP device used in the 60D, 550D, and 7D; the only difference is data readout, four channels on all bodies except the 7D, which has eight and can therefore sustain faster RAW continuous shooting.[2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/)
## Still image quality
Reviewers found the output predictable in the best sense: the 600D was the fourth Canon DSLR combining the 18 MP sensor with DIGIC 4 processing, and its JPEG output showed the standard Canon look, with colors closer to punchy than neutral and fairly strong sharpening that can be toned down in the Picture Styles.[4](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/) High ISO performance was described as impressive, with user-adjustable noise reduction letting the photographer balance noise against detail.[4](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/) DP Interface reported smooth, clean images from ISO 100 through ISO 1600.[5](https://dpinterface.com/camera-reviews/canon-eos-rebel-t3i-eos-600d-review/)
**Dynamic range and Raw.** The sensor captures dynamic range well, and the Highlight Tone Priority mode extends highlight retention without a significant noise cost; DPReview suggested new users try it as a default.[4](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/) Raw files hold more fine detail and low-light capability, though the 600D's files have somewhat less exposure latitude than those from rivals using a 16.2 MP sensor.[4](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/) Photography Blog judged the resolution best in class for the segment but noted the 18-55mm kit zoom does not do the camera full justice.[3](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_600d_review)
## Video
The movie mode shares its core with the 60D, 550D, and 7D: 1920×1080 recording at 30/25/24 fps depending on the [NTSC](https://www.edgepedia.org/ntsc) or PAL video system setting, 1280×720 at 60/50 fps, and 640×480 VGA, with full manual control over exposure and gain and an external microphone input.[2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/) • [3](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_600d_review) The 24 fps 1080p option was a welcome addition for independent filmmakers frustrated by the fixed 30 fps of earlier models.[2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/)
**Digital zoom and Video Snapshot.** The Movie Digital Zoom crops the center of the sensor from 3× to 10× while maintaining Full HD output; with the 18-135mm kit zoom at its long end this reaches an equivalent focal length of up to 2000 mm, at which magnifications a tripod is effectively required.[1](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/) • [4](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/) Video Snapshot mode records clips of two, four, or eight seconds, saves them to a Video Snapshot Album, and combines them into one movie with an optional soundtrack.[1](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/)
**Quality and limits.** 1080p footage was judged sharp and detailed with smooth, natural motion; video noise becomes obtrusive only above ISO 3200.[4](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/) The .MOV files are large, typically 5–6 MB per second of footage, an area where more efficient codecs from [Panasonic](https://www.edgepedia.org/panasonic) and Sony cameras scored points.[4](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/) Contrast-detection autofocus in Live View and video is slow, so video focusing is largely manual in practice.[4](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/)
## Handling and controls
The body is a largely plastic consumer-grade construction that feels solid but not in the same league as the semi-professional 60D and 7D, with a fairly narrow grip described as only mildly uncomfortable.[3](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_600d_review) It accepts the full range of Canon EF and EF-S lenses.[3](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_600d_review) The 9-point AF system is arranged in a diamond pattern with only the center point a cross-type sensor, a key difference from the 60D, whose nine points are all cross-type.[2](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/) Continuous shooting at 3.7 fps is about average for the class, with a six-frame RAW buffer smaller than reviewers would have liked, and entering Live View took several seconds in testing.[3](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_600d_review)
Beginner-oriented features include the Scene Intelligent Auto mode, which analyzes the scene and picks settings automatically; Basic+, which applies one of eight mood options such as Warm, Cool, or Intense; an on-screen Feature Guide explaining each key setting; and Creative Filters including Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Grainy B/W, and Soft Focus.[1](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/)
## Reception and later use
DPReview's verdict was that the T3i / 600D is not an exciting camera for market watchers, being a slight upgrade of its predecessor with the 60D's flip-out screen, but an excellent combination of features and capability at a reasonable price for a first-time buyer or anyone upgrading from a camera more than about three years old.[4](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/) Photography Blog concluded that the vari-angle LCD was the most welcome addition and that the camera does a lot of things for the money and does most of them very well.[3](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_600d_review) Digital Trends praised its sterling picture quality, usable vari-angle screen, and solid 1080p video, while noting it runs warm indoors and that video focusing is cumbersome.[6](https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/canon-eos-rebel-t3i-review/)
The model has remained in use long after its release.
## References
1. [Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D announced and previewed, DPReview (7 February 2011)](https://www.dpreview.com/articles/8024358182/canoneos600d/)
2. [Canon EOS 600D / Rebel T3i review, Cameralabs](https://www.cameralabs.com/canon_eos_600d_rebel_t3i/)
3. [Canon EOS 600D review, Photography Blog](https://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/canon_eos_600d_review)
4. [Canon Rebel T3i / EOS 600D review, DPReview](https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/5026174098/canoneos600d/)
5. [Canon EOS Rebel T3i (EOS 600D) review, DP Interface](https://dpinterface.com/camera-reviews/canon-eos-rebel-t3i-eos-600d-review/)
6. [Canon EOS Rebel T3i review, Digital Trends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/canon-eos-rebel-t3i-review/)
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