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Canon 600D vs Canon 650D

Portability
66
Imaging
59
Features
72
Overall
64
Canon EOS 600D front
 
Canon EOS 650D front
Portability
65
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Canon 600D vs Canon 650D Key Specs

Canon 600D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 570g - 133 x 100 x 80mm
  • Released March 2011
  • Also referred to as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5
  • Old Model is Canon 550D
  • Replacement is Canon 650D
Canon 650D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 575g - 133 x 100 x 79mm
  • Revealed August 2012
  • Other Name is EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
  • Superseded the Canon 600D
  • Successor is Canon 700D
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Canon 600D vs Canon 650D Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon 600D and Canon 650D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the 600D (18MP) and the 650D (18MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The 600D was unveiled 16 months before the 650D making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the 600D grades vs the 650D when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon 600D over the Canon 650D

 600D 650D 

Reasons to pick Canon 650D over the Canon 600D

 650D 600D 
RevealedAugust 2012March 2011More modern by 16 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon 600D and Canon 650D

 600D 650D 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution1040k1040kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon 600D vs Canon 650D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 600D provides exterior measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") with a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) and the Canon 650D has specifications of 133mm x 100mm x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 575 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Canon 600D and Canon 650D in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the 600D against the 650D.

Canon 600D vs Canon 650D size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and 650D is 66 and 65 respectively.

Canon 600D vs Canon 650D top view buttons comparison

Canon 600D vs Canon 650D Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 600D and 650D.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 600D is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 600D vs Canon 650D sensor size comparison

Canon 600D vs Canon 650D Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 600D vs Canon 650D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 600D Portrait photography info
Canon 650D Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
76
focusing manually
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 600D Street photography information
Canon 650D Street photography information
67
screen articulates fully
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
69
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Canon 600D Sports photography info
Canon 650D Sports photography info
54
good resolution (18MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (440 CIPA)
58
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 600D Travel photography advice
Canon 650D Travel photography advice
62
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (440 per charge)
64
has focus via touch
MP count good (18MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (440 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 600D Landscape photography features
Canon 650D Landscape photography features
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (440 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
63
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (18MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (440 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 600D as a Vlogging camera
Canon 650D as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly display
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic port
does not have image stabilization
71
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
does not have image stabilization
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Canon 600D vs Canon 650D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 600D and Canon 650D
 Canon EOS 600DCanon EOS 650D
General Information
Brand Name Canon Canon
Model Canon EOS 600D Canon EOS 650D
Also Known as EOS Rebel T3i / EOS Kiss X5 EOS Rebel T4i / EOS Kiss X6i
Type Entry-Level DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2011-03-31 2012-08-20
Body design Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 Digic 5
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 22.3 x 14.9mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 332.3mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Cross focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of lenses 326 326
Crop factor 1.6 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor Clear View II TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder magnification 0.53x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 13.00 m 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic 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 Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 570g (1.26 pounds) 575g (1.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 100 x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") 133 x 100 x 79mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 65 62
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 21.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.5 11.2
DXO Low light score 793 722
Other
Battery life 440 images 440 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - LP-E8
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2s, 10s+remote, 10s + continuous shots 2-10))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $799 $498