Canon 600D vs Canon S100

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon 600D versus Canon S100, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Canon. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the 600D (18MP) and S100 (12MP) and the 600D (APS-C) and S100 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The 600D was manufactured 8 months before the S100 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 600D being a Compact SLR camera and the Canon S100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the 600D scores against the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon EOS 600D & Canon PowerShot S100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon 600D Gallery & Canon S100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon 600D features outer measurements of 133mm x 100mm x 80mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 570 grams (1.26 lbs) whilst the Canon S100 has specifications of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the 600D and the S100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 600D and S100 is 66 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the 600D and S100.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 600D because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Canon 600D will result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older 600D will be behind in sensor technology.