Updated (March, 2013): Compare the Canon EOS 650D vs Canon Rebel T5i

Canon Rebel T4i

63

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Canon EOS 600D

60

Canon EOS 600D
Runner-up
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T4i

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 

Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 600D

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
 
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differences

Advantages of the Canon 600D
Color depth Better color depth 22.1 bits vs 21.7 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.4 more bits of color
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 793 ISO vs 722 ISO
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 The 600D has a slight edge (0.1 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Overall image quality Better image quality 65.0 vs 62.0
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 Almost the same
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.5 EV vs 11.2 EV
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 0.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Lowest price Cheaper $469.99 vs $580.00
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 The best price we've seen is $110 cheaper (around 20% less)
Canon EOS 600D Learn more about
the Canon 600D

Advantages of the Canon T4i
Autofocus Video autofocus Phase detection vs None
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 Automatically focuses shooting video
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Cross type focus points Significantly more cross-type focus points 9 vs 1
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 Grab focus in difficult situations
Startup delay Less startup delay 700 ms vs 1500 ms
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 2.1x less delay when turning on
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The T4i's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 5 fps vs 3.7 fps
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 Around 40% faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
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 The T4i's boost ISO is 1 f-stop better
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 269 ms vs 283 ms
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 Almost the same
Size Slightly smaller 133x99x78 mm vs 133x99x79 mm
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 Almost the same
Thickness Slightly thinner 3.1" vs 3.1"
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 Almost the same
Canon Rebel T4i Learn more about
the Canon T4i
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent entry-level DSLRs, and ignoring price

Canon EOS 600D Canon EOS 600D
60 vs 63
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Canon Rebel T4i Canon Rebel T4i
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon Rebel T4i.

similarities

Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution High resolution screens Help
1,040k dots
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
162 lenses
Supports 24p 24p support Help
For that film look
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/4000 of a second
Viewfinder coverage Below average viewfinder coverage Help
95%
Size Large Help
600D:133x99x79 mm
T4i:133x99x78 mm
Sensor size Very small sensors Help
APS-C 22.3x14.9mm
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Battery life Few shots per battery charge Help
440 shots
Shutter lag Significant shutter lag Help
600D:283 ms
T4i:269 ms
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Focus points Few focus points Help
9
Viewfinder size Below average viewfinder size Help
0.53x
Weather sealed Neither is weather sealed Help
Need to shelter it from weather
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
600D:11.5 EV
T4i:11.2 EV
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
600D:65.0
T4i:62.0
Color depth Poor color depth Help
600D:22.1 bits
T4i:21.7 bits
Low light performance Above average noise at high ISO Help
600D:793 ISO
T4i:722 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$497 body only

$585 - $805 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
True resolution Takes slightly lower resolution photos
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 600D
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T4i
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$649 - $968 body only

$949 - $1,182 with 18-135mm lens
Viewfinder size Slightly larger viewfinder
Weather sealed Has a weather sealed body
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS 600D
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T4i
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$547 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has significantly better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the D3200 vs the EOS 600D
Compare the D3200 vs the Rebel T4i
Canon Rebel T5i

Canon Rebel T5i

Entry-level DSLR

$749 - $871 body only

$899 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Compare the Rebel T5i vs the EOS 600D
Compare the Rebel T5i vs the Rebel T4i
Nikon D5200

Nikon D5200

Entry-level DSLR

$697 body only

$797 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is much less noisy at high ISO
Overall image quality Has much better image quality
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D5200 vs the EOS 600D
Compare the D5200 vs the Rebel T4i
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$328 body only

$449 with 18-55mm lens
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the EOS 600D
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T4i
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$540 body only

$609 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is much smaller
Thickness Is thinner
Screen flips out Doesn't have a screen which flips out
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the EOS 600D
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Rebel T4i

Canon EOS 600D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Canon EOS 600D.

Canon Rebel T4i Competitors

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Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$595 - $599 with 18-55mm lens
Color depth Better color depth
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Autofocus Lacks video autofocus
Touch screen No touch screen
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T4i

appearance

Canon EOS 600D Canon Rebel T4i
Canon EOS 600D Canon Rebel T4i
Canon EOS 600D Canon Rebel T4i

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