Canon 1100D

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	Body only $326 With 18-55mm lens $495
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	Within its price range #n/a of 1 details Among similar cameras #n/a of 6 details

	Key specs

	Sensor size APS-C 22.2x14.7mm Screen resolution 230k dots
	Megapixels 12.2 MP Movie format 720p @ 30fps
	Screen size 2.7" Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO
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Also known as: Canon Rebel T3

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The Canon 1100D vs other recent entry-level DSLRs

	Short startup delay
	100 ms startup delay

	Short shutter lag
	110 ms shutter lag

	Light
	459 g

	More lenses available
	220 lenses

	Very inexpensive
	$325.64

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The Canon 1100D vs other recent entry-level DSLRs

	Very noisy at high ISO
	755 ISO

	Little color depth
	21.9 bits

	HD movies
	720p @ 30fps

	Very small screen
	2.7"

	Small viewfinder
	0.54x

	No 24p movies
	Missing that film look

	Lower true resolution
	12.2 MP

	Fixed screen
	Less flexible

	Fewer cross-type focus points
	1

	Fewer focus points
	9

	Uses battery, see less detail
	Pentamirror

	No GPS
	Missing geo-tagging

	Lacks a self cleaning sensor
	May require cleaning

	Thick
	3.1"

	Not so popular
	Among snapsort users

	Very low overall image quality
	62.0

	Very narrow dynamic range
	11 EV

	Very low resolution screen
	230k dots

	No image stabilization
	Risk of blur

	Slow continuous shooting
	3 fps

	No touch screen
	More buttons

	No weather sealing
	Need to shelter it from weather

	Manual focus only
	None

	Lacks an external mic jack
	Limited to the in-camera mic

	Lacks in-camera HDR
	You could do HDR manually

	Old
	February 2011

	Below average viewfinder coverage
	95%

	No focus motor
	Won't autofocus with all lenses

	Slow shutter speed
	1/4000 of a second

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mahmudul hasan

(8:10 PM, March 29, 2014)

whats is its highest shutter count ???????

Dean

(2:23 PM, April 11, 2013)

guys, does this camera have the basic effects like "COLOR ACCENT" or something like that to keep one color and black and white the rest!???

mohammed fasie

(2:35 PM, March 02, 2013)

hey all compare canon 1100 D with Nikon D3100 and then see which camera gives you the perfect picture

ankur

(8:04 PM, November 26, 2012)

canon's sensor is little faster than nikon sensor. its vry helpful to wild life and sports photography, coz its IS 2 technology helps to catch more stable image. and the body doesn't matter, the lens u r using its matter. i saw many masterpiece photograph which cam has only 6mp resolution and weak ISO levels. canon's EF IS lenses are much better than nikon at same price.

Tovkal

(6:32 PM, August 17, 2012)

The 1100D is not very complicated. As everything, with practice you will master it

Georgian ))

(7:23 AM, August 17, 2012)

hi,i want to buy a camera, but i couldn't make a decision between nikon p510 or canon eos 1100d, I am afraid that half professional camera might have a difficult manu, which one would be better for me nikon or this canon? what do you advice me?

Chennaimani5544

(3:11 PM, May 18, 2012)

always the canon cameras better

gd

(11:41 AM, April 08, 2012)

like it.. love it.. has great battery life... i shot like 10-20 shots every day for the first 2-3 weeks {without charging my battery, yes it has awesome battery life,personal experience}and i like the quality of photos it clicked ... it is not for anyone who would like to do professional photography... it is not a professional camera, for me, its good for personal use... does a great job , nice detailed and good photos, i would recommend it to anyone who wish to buy his first camera or would like to upgrade to a dslr , if you wish to work as a photographer ,don't buy this or any camera that falls in this range .. get some serious money and buy cameras like mark IV or something in that range, buying camera less than that for a enthusiast or serious photographer doesn't make sense to me... well 10/10 for the camera, price 10/10 , buy IS lens kit... it saves from trouble of shaky image's...

Umarfaruque

(9:00 AM, March 19, 2012)

Want to buy camera as a beginner of around Rs. 20000 (~400 USD)....I am not professional but love photography...flora & landscapes are my favorite ones... please suggest best ones..i have reviewed Sony HX100, Sony Nex-3 but confused should I Go with point & shoot or DSLR by increasing budget a bit...

Daniella

(2:28 PM, January 16, 2012)

1100d :))) higher megapixels and its just kinda better for me :))))

Guest

(10:30 PM, January 08, 2012)

http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-1100D-vs-Nikon-D5100
scores comparison 97 for 46.. are you nuts to say Nikon is overhyped.. get help man.. awful comment..

Guest

(10:27 PM, January 08, 2012)

Do you even know how much better D5100 is ?? Dude when you have no light with 1100D all you get is noise dots.. D5100 is one of the best cameras in the market now.. the sensor is much better. do not give half churned comments when you are not sure about details..

Ine-haesaert

(5:42 PM, January 05, 2012)

Does anybody has experience with the performance of this Canon with a 18-55 mm DC lens in low light conditions? Please let me know!

Chandrasekhar Ganti

(9:07 AM, December 30, 2011)

I feel it is the best DSLR camera for the beginers. I have used the both and some how i am more comfirtable with canon and also cost is a bit low in comparison with nikon.
The only thing is is its outer finishing looks like a chepar one except that Canon is the best

Bliss hennessy

(6:52 PM, December 19, 2011)

which do you think is better.... Canon 1000d OR Canon 1100d ?

Mike Lewis

(6:52 AM, December 07, 2011)

Foun a great deal £420 for the body, 18-55 and the 300mm zoom ... Great for Astrophotography.

osse

(4:41 PM, November 28, 2011)

Check out the photos i took with this camera with the stock 18-55 lens, its my first DSLR and still the photos turned out great :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKtV19k_YUo

BrookeAdams

(0:56 AM, October 11, 2011)

Canon is superior to Nikon.. for sure.

LulzSec

(8:23 PM, July 20, 2011)

A more expensive camera has better build quality, obviously... many say it's like plastic, and it is... but is not the plastic you normally see... it has a diferent texture... but is plastic, of course...

Snapsort

(6:50 PM, July 20, 2011)

Snapsort is unable to review build quality, but if you want to see other options under $600 than check this out.

Phantom

(6:16 PM, July 20, 2011)

i read from many reviews that build quality is bad :(
how bad is it ???
i have a budget of 600 $ what alternative can i have if its that bad ????

Mukund Kedia

(4:38 PM, June 20, 2011)

I bought mine today and is awesome...Nikon D5100 is way overhyped! The canon 1100D does a neat job.

Tovkal

(1:07 PM, June 19, 2011)

But the D5100 is way more expensive...

Simpan

(0:27 PM, June 19, 2011)

Nikon D5100 is way better buy

Tk

(10:53 AM, June 06, 2011)

Tell why.

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