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Canon 100D vs Canon 60D

Portability
73
Imaging
60
Features
69
Overall
63
Canon EOS 100D front
 
Canon EOS 60D front
Portability
59
Imaging
58
Features
80
Overall
66

Canon 100D vs Canon 60D Key Specs

Canon 100D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 407g - 117 x 91 x 69mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Alternate Name is EOS Rebel SL1
  • Refreshed by Canon SL2
Canon 60D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 755g - 145 x 106 x 79mm
  • Introduced November 2010
  • Old Model is Canon 50D
  • Replacement is Canon 70D
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Canon 100D vs Canon 60D Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon 100D and Canon 60D, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR and both of them are offered by Canon. The sensor resolution of the 100D (18MP) and the 60D (18MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 100D was introduced 2 years after the 60D which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon 100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon 60D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 100D grades against the 60D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 100D over the Canon 60D

 100D 60D 
IntroducedJuly 2013November 2010More modern by 33 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Canon 60D over the Canon 100D

 60D 100D 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon 100D and Canon 60D

 100D 60D 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kThe same display resolution

Canon 100D vs Canon 60D Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon 100D offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 91mm x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Canon 60D has dimensions of 145mm x 106mm x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1") and a weight of 755 grams (1.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the 100D versus the 60D.

Canon 100D vs Canon 60D size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 100D and 60D is 73 and 59 respectively.

Canon 100D vs Canon 60D top view buttons comparison

Canon 100D vs Canon 60D Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the 100D and 60D.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The younger 100D is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 100D vs Canon 60D sensor size comparison

Canon 100D vs Canon 60D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 100D vs Canon 60D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 100D as a Portrait photography camera
Canon 60D as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 100D
Street photography with Canon 60D
68
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (407 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
66
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 100D as a Sports photography camera
Canon 60D as a Sports photography camera
58
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (380 per charge)
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
good battery pack (1,100 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 100D
Travel photography with Canon 60D
64
lighter than competition (407g)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (380 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
good battery pack (1,100 shots)
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 100D Landscape photography highlights
Canon 60D Landscape photography highlights
64
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (380 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery pack (1,100 shots)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 100D Vlogging highlights
Canon 60D Vlogging highlights
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition (407 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
67
selfie friendly display
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 100D vs Canon 60D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 100D and Canon 60D
 Canon EOS 100DCanon EOS 60D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model type Canon EOS 100D Canon EOS 60D
Also referred to as EOS Rebel SL1 -
Class Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-07-26 2010-11-10
Body design Compact SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Digic 4
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 9
Cross type focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - Clear View TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 96%
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.6x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.40 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (29.97, 25, 23.976 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (59.94, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 407g (0.90 pounds) 755g (1.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 91 x 69mm (4.6" x 3.6" x 2.7") 145 x 106 x 79mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 66
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 22.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 11.5
DXO Low light rating 843 813
Other
Battery life 380 photos 1100 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E12 LP-E6
Self timer Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, remote)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $499 $899