Canon 5D vs Canon 600D

Here is a in depth review of the Canon 5D and Canon 600D, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR and both are sold by Canon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the 5D (13MP) and 600D (18MP) and the 5D (Full frame) and 600D (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The 5D was unveiled 6 years before the 600D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 5D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 5D matches up vs the 600D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 5D and Canon EOS 600D. The full galleries are provided at Canon 5D Gallery and Canon 600D Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D enjoys physical measurements of 152mm x 113mm x 75mm (6.0" x 4.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Canon 5D and Canon 600D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the 5D versus the 600D.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 5D and 600D is 55 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 5D and 600D.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The 5D with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 600D will show more detail having an extra 5MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older 5D will be behind with regard to sensor technology.