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Canon 550D vs Canon 600D

Portability
70
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Canon EOS 550D front
 
Canon EOS 600D front
Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64

Canon 550D vs Canon 600D Key Specs

Canon 550D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 530g - 129 x 98 x 62mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4
  • Replaced the Canon 500D
  • Renewed by Canon 600D
Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Launched March 2011
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Succeeded the Canon 550D
  • Later Model is Canon 650D
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Canon 550D vs Canon 600D Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon 550D and Canon 600D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the 550D (18MP) and the 600D (18MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 550D was launched 12 months before the 600D and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 550D matches up against the 600D when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 550D over the Canon 600D

 550D 600D 

Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Canon 550D

 600D 550D 
LaunchedMarch 2011April 2010More modern by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Canon 550D and Canon 600D

 550D 600D 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon 550D vs Canon 600D Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon 550D enjoys physical dimensions of 129mm x 98mm x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") with a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Canon 600D has dimensions of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the 550D against the 600D.

Canon 550D vs Canon 600D size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 550D and 600D is 70 and 66 respectively.

Canon 550D vs Canon 600D top view buttons comparison

Canon 550D vs Canon 600D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 550D and 600D.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 550D is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 550D vs Canon 600D sensor size comparison

Canon 550D vs Canon 600D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 550D vs Canon 600D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 550D Portrait photography highlights
Canon 600D Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
75
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 550D Street photography advice
Canon 600D Street photography advice
60
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 550D Sports photography information
Canon 600D Sports photography information
54
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (470 CIPA)
54
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 550D Travel photography highlights
Canon 600D Travel photography highlights
55
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery life (470 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
62
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (440 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 550D Landscape photography advice
Canon 600D Landscape photography advice
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (470 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
63
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 550D
Vlogging with Canon 600D
31
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
70
selfie friendly display
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Canon 550D vs Canon 600D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 550D and Canon 600D
 Canon EOS 550DCanon EOS 600D
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 550D Canon EOS 600D
Otherwise known as EOS Rebel T2i / EOS Kiss X4 EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
Class Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2010-04-01 2011-03-31
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 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 surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points - 1
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Total lenses 326 326
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color liquid-crystal LCD TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 530 grams (1.17 pounds) 570 grams (1.26 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 98 x 62mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 2.4") 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 65
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.1
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 11.5
DXO Low light score 807 793
Other
Battery life 470 photos 440 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E8 -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $599 $799