Canon EOS
600D
 vs
Canon PowerShot
G11

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon EOS 600D vs Canon PowerShot G12

Canon EOS 600D

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Reasons to buy the Canon EOS 600D

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
True resolution
 High true resolution
17.9 MP
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Canon PowerShot G11

55

Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G11

Size
 Really small
Mid size 112x76x48 mm
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Lens
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Thickness
 Thin
1.9"
Weight
 Light-weight
375 g

differences

Advantages of the Canon 600D
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 30fps vs 480p @ 30fps
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 Shoots high resolution Full HD (1080p) video
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 461k dots
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 Around 2.5x higher resolution screen
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality 65.0 vs 47.0
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 Around 40% better image quality
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
True resolution Much higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture around 80% more detail in your photos
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Sensor size Significantly larger sensor APS-C 22.3x14.9mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm
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 More than 7.5x larger sensor
Color depth Better color depth 22.1 bits vs 20.4 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.7 more bits of color
Interchangeable lenses Has interchangeable lenses Yes vs No
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 Can take advantage of a variety of lenses
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 793 ISO vs 169 ISO
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 The 600D has excellent image quality 2.2 f-stops higher ISO than the G11
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The 600D's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.5 EV vs 11.1 EV
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 0.4 f-stops more dynamic range
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 3.7 fps vs 1.1 fps
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 Around 3.5x faster continuous shooting
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentamirror vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Longest exposure Longer exposures 30s vs 15s
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 2x longer exposures
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Advantages of the Canon G11
Image stabilization Image stabilization Lens vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Size Significantly smaller 112x76x48 mm vs 133x99x79 mm
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 2.6x smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.9" vs 3.1"
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 Around 40% thinner
Weight Lighter 375 g vs 570 g
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 More than 30% lighter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $671.89 vs $863.00
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 The best price we've seen is $191 cheaper (more than 20% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

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Canon PowerShot G11 Canon PowerShot G11
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS 600D. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a pro digicam.

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by Fernandus-Pramiko this month
Canon 600D vs Canon 7D

1. beginner 2. some unique moments, family 3. I don't know about that

One person recommends the Canon 600D:

" For a beginner I do not see a reason to go for a bigger and heavier "more advanced" tool, so out..."
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by Poti-Jouseevis-Potgieter last month
Canon 600D vs Canon 5D Mark II

beginner at taking fotos and want to take the perfect pictures

3 people recommend the Canon 600D:

" If you are a "beginner at taking fotos and want to take the perfect pictures" I would recommend ..."

" If you are completely new to DSLR photography then having a 5D2 will give you a very steep learn..."

" The 5D Mark II is a far superior camera to the 600D. But if you're going to be doing wildlife p..."
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by Kostas-Nomikos last month
Canon 600D vs Canon 5D Mark II

Which is better for video shooting?
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by rosna0316 last week
Canon 1100D vs Canon 600D

I am just a beginner. Would like to get something simple with the main features. 

3 people recommend the Canon 1100D:

" 6 months back when i was a beginner i took this camera with a 55-250mm IS II lens and this DSLR ..."

" For begginers I recomend canon 1100D, there are explanations, what the settings means in camera...."

" if not, the 550D  which is almost the same with 600D but cheaper!"
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by Joan-Scully last month
Canon 1100D vs Canon 600D

Novice with SLR, looking to buy a Canon as hoping to share lenses with my daughter who9 has a Ca...

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
600D:Pentamirror
G11:Tunnel
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
600D:570 g
G11:375 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $597 body only

$600 - $697 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the D5100 vs the EOS 600D
Compare the D5100 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon EOS 550D

Canon EOS 550D

Entry-level DSLR

$691 - $916 body only

$731 - $874 with 18-55mm lens
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the EOS 550D vs the EOS 600D
Compare the EOS 550D vs the PowerShot G11
Canon EOS 1100D

Canon EOS 1100D

Entry-level DSLR

$489 - $559 body only

$587 - $643 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 1100D vs the EOS 600D
Compare the EOS 1100D vs the PowerShot G11
Sony NEX-5N

Sony NEX-5N

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$598 - $600 body only

$698 - $700 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the NEX-5N vs the EOS 600D
Compare the NEX-5N vs the PowerShot G11
Canon Powershot SX40

Canon Powershot SX40

Super zoom

$340 - $380
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Wide angle Has a significantly wider wide angle lens
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the EOS 600D
Compare the Powershot SX40 vs the PowerShot G11

Canon EOS 600D Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$848 - $1,304 body only

$1,177 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Battery life Much longer battery life
Cross type focus points More cross-type focus points
Size Larger
Weight Heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the EOS 600D
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $547 with 18-55mm lens
Autofocus Video autofocus
Startup delay Less startup delay
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Compare the D3100 vs the EOS 600D
Nikon D3200

Nikon D3200

Entry-level DSLR

$699 - $700 with 18-55mm lens
Autofocus Video autofocus
True resolution Much higher true resolution
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the D3200 vs the EOS 600D
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$830 - $897 body only

$1,200 - $1,299 with 18-105mm lens
Overall image quality Better image quality
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Movie format Lower resolution movies
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the D90 vs the EOS 600D

Canon PowerShot G11 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G12

Canon PowerShot G12

Pro digicam

$370 - $496
Supports 24p Supports 24p
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the PowerShot G12 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$799 - $800
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Size Larger
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the PowerShot G11
Nikon Coolpix P7000

Nikon Coolpix P7000

Pro digicam

$249
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Coolpix P7000 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon PowerShot G10

Canon PowerShot G10

Pro digicam
Screen size Larger screen
True resolution Significantly higher true resolution
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G10 vs the PowerShot G11
Canon PowerShot G9

Canon PowerShot G9

Pro digicam
Screen size Larger screen
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Wide angle Much worse wide angle
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the PowerShot G9 vs the PowerShot G11

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