Find prices on the 60D: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/732047-REG/Canon_4460B003_EOS_60D_DSLR_Camera.html/BI/6499/KBID/7145 Find prices on the T3i: www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/753762-REG/Canon_5169B003_EOS_Rebel_T3i_Digital.html/BI/6499/KBID/7145
Great job on this review. I have a T3i and do a lot of video. Based on your review stepping up to the 60D would not necessarily be that much of a step up. My start saving and looking at the full frame. 6D or 5D
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This is one of the videos that helped me choose my camera (60D) that I have been using for the past year, I just wanted to say thanks. It has been great
@ultraret at this time I recorded this, there was only a $100 difference. I should have done a screen shot of both prices so you guys would believe me.
Another point for t3i is the zoom feature in video mode. I wish the 60d had it too as I am leaning in that direction. Great review always insightful. Thanks.
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It is not much better on low light. my friend has the 60D with the same lense the image is the same on low light. i didnt know the sensor and procesor on those cameras is the same, and it looks the same in video.
its almost the same, in fact the t5 has some real isues at having an external mic. my friend has it and she couldnt use it, why? who knows i have my t3i and there was no problem at all with it.
@Daxelinho9 it depends on what you want to use it for - for filming, the extra features such as audio control, flip out screen and digital zoom are really useful. and the price difference is only £50 so I would personally say spend the extra 50 on the 600d and buy a new lens later on...
very nice review... it sounds too much like the 2019 argue between T7i and T77D... It just seems to be 90% the same camera but the "i" comes with entry-level controls and features while the improved one uses proffesional-like controls
Thanks Dave. I have a t3i and I'm thinking buying a second one. Had some doubts about buying a 60d instead and have both, but thanks to your recommendation, I think I will just buy anther t3i and invest those $100-$150 on a new lens.
***** : Okay yes, A57 has inbuilt focus motor as well as an on-lens focus motor... And Both have Sensor cleaning, yeah, but in A57 we have to do it manually when we want, which saves battery if you turn it on and off again and again...Also, startup time is much faster... I got the A57, and love it! :D
@MackEffects Good question, the 60D is a great camera for photos and video - the best cropped sensor camera that Canon makes in my opinion, but yes I would wait a couple of weeks to see what happens with the new 5D.
@DaMatta11 yeah, they put 1080p, HD video cropping, manual audio control, and articulating screen primarily for photos. these are actually aimed towards videographers, photographers use 7D's and 5D's.
Yeah, I'd like to see this as well. I'm looking to buy either the 60D, or 650D here very soon. Not sure what one to get yet. I like the 60D for rapid shooting and being able to take more shots before giving up. Also the bigger battery is nice. But the 650D might be better for video, with AF, and the button layout/touchscreen could be nicer to use as well....
Thanks for the good comparison. It would be interesting if the 60D has a microphone jack as the 600d has. I would like to use some old pentax lenses with an adaptor. dou you have any recommendations regarding this? I know there is no autofocus and I have to do manual shutter settings, kinda old school, but some old lenses make very good pictures. rgds ps. thumbed you up
People, the T2i/T3i and 60D are now 4 year old cameras, and this video is over 3 years old. It's a miracle that there's still 60Ds in the shops (because Canon was lazy for the last few years). Look at the 70D that just came out, that's the first proper step above the T2i/3i/4i/5i and 60D since 2010. (all of these use the same sensor!!). 70D and 7D mkII are the first new Canon crop-sensor bodies that have a newer/better sensor.
The best t3i/600d vs 60d comparison video, PERIOD. Love the side by side comparison showing the actual physical size difference, the difference in shutter sound/ mechanics, and the battery size comparison.
Great video, Dave, thanks for sharing. I am shooting with a 40D and a 20D and thought about getting something newer, maybe the 600D. But I am a pure photographer, don't do videos, and after I have heard the difference of the shutter sound and speed, I was sure that the 600D will not be my choice. Plus I love the speed dial of the two digit series, so I will need to save some extra cash and get the 60D or 70D instead ;-)
I'm glad you mentioned lens. I'm just starting in the photography world and I've had my eye on the T3i for its relative cheapness and reliability. Thanks for not pushing the 60D too hard, I've seen too many reviews that say it's a no-brainer. For the most part, it probably is, but 100 dollars makes a huge difference to me, and I would much rather spend that on something I won't replace in a few years. I much prefer a well-thought lack of opinion than a fanboy's pledge.
It's not exactly the same image quality because there are slight differences to the specs. If you have a detail-attentive eye the quality is noticeably different, by a small margin but still, it's there. A T3i is for those entering the DSLR world. If you've never shot with a DSLR before and do both video and photography it's a great option. The 60D however is considered the entry level to professional DSLR cameras. It has a few more buttons and options. I shoot the 60D and love it! Great vid! :)
@FlamingShutter Depends on where you buy them. I prefer to buy gear at places where I can return it myself if something is broken. Here in the Netherlands the median prices of the 600d and 60d bodies are 560 euro and 835 euro respectively. That is a difference of 275 euro or 50% of the purchase price of the 600d. I'd call that a considerable difference.
AWESOME video. I'm looking at both (as a second camera) on that good old Ebay thingy (other sale sites are available) and this has been a real help, especially since I want to do a little more nature photography and will need the shutter speed. Perhaps a little videography too. Thank you so much.
Thanks a million for all of you helpful videos. I've had a T2i for the pass two years. Very great camera. I been doing research on the 60D. Just ready to step it up. Thanks again.. Keep the lessons on. Great job
Great Video!! Thanks for allowing us to hear the shutter speeds. As an amateur photographer that is in the market for either of these cameras, I found your video to be very helpful.
Thank you so much for all your videos. I really appreciate every single one of them and I have learned so much by watching you them. Please continue to do those educational and comparison videos.
@ooMONKEYoo Agree on LCD. It is required at the top and is pretty handy in almost all situations and saves lot of battery too. Easy access and pretty objective! Once you get used to using it, it is a big issue if you don't find it on other cams.
If I'm not mistaken, the ISOs that seem to be "Native" on both these cameras (160 and its multiples) are actually just done by going up to the next highest ISO (1/3 stop higher, usually) and doing a pull on the exposure. So you technically get a less noisy image, but your highlights clip out faster because you've effectively lost a 1/3 stop of dynamic range because of the digital pull.
@NicholasClarkeMedia 60D does shoot 50 and 60fps at 720p. The T3i also can shoot 50 and 60fps at 720p. All three of the cameras share the same 18MP Sensor and all three also have the same Digic4 processor.
So a video the other day about the ISO values from the 60d. 160, 320, 640 have much less grain and noise to it than 100,200,400,800. Definitely something to remember the ISO 160 will cause less noise than the ISO 100. I love it! :)
I think the biggest advantage with the 60d that I've noticed over the t2i or t3i is in low light. Maybe it's just me, but it seems to hold better under low light then the t3i.
Hi I just purchased my first DSLR camera and it was the t3i. Since I'm a beginner this camera goes with me and this video review helped me to make that decision. Thank you.
That was a brilliant video, THANK YOU SO MUCH. I actually had my heart set on the 600D because it was a bit cheaper, but I think I'm going to save that little bit more and get the 60D. It's a big investment for me, so I want to get the best.
Thank you for the actual side by side comparison. My wife and I are in the market for a new Canon, and we had to physically see the differences. After listening to you video I can say that I value your opinion. Thanks for helping us make our decision.
I wanted to thank you for posting these videos, I really enjoy watching what you do and the info you give is very helpful. I'm looking to pick up the T3i in the next couple of weeks and your explanations are easy to follow.
I recommend the 550D! Cameras like the 550D will be know for quality for years I think. Although, cameras like the 600D and 650D have come out to top it, the 550D is still known as the best entry-level DSLR! I can understand you'd be annoyed if you bought a 5D and then soon after, the 5D mark 2 was released as it's specifically an update for that camera but I don't it's a problem if better new models of cameras are released. Also, lenses will never go out of date which is very helpful. :)
60D is weather sealed, quite a plus for a lot of people. The pentaprism viewfinder lets more light in. And I can't remember if you mentioned it, but it starts up 3x faster than the t3i. Great review
Nice video - thank you Dave! I have been shooting with the T3i for a couple years and wanted to compare to 60D I think I am going for it - LOVE the faster action you demonstrated I shoot horses/dogs and a lot of outdoor this will be great!
@Cod6Media No, there would be no difference because focus means 'in focus', both have the same sensor and use digic4. However the 60d can focus a bit faster, but most people won't notice this unless you're shooting sporting events or anything in which you're constantly re-focusing. If you want better image quality you need a better lens.
Ok so i'm deciding on upgrading from my Canon power shot g10 point and shoot to a DSLR camera. I've been looking at the T3i(600d) and I was leaning more to it. Then I began digging deeper,and reviews have been saying for photography go 60D. I love taking pictures and enjoy taking a variety of scenes varying from landscapes to macros to sometimes sports. I am thinking about the 60D now but im still undecided. I have the canon's underwater case for the g10 and I some amazing shots underwater.
Hi SUNNNYTV. I don't know for sure why it's such big a deal with the ISO on DSLR's. As you say, it gets grainy when it is to high. There isn't a way to make the picture great with a high ISO. When we used film camera's one could buy a film and they had different ISO or actually ASA as it was called. The films ASA (ISO) was a unit that said how sensitive the film was to light. A film was 100 ASA was to shoot pics in daylight and films with 400 ASA was used when there wasn't that much light.
@50cliber If you REALLY need the faster fps and the larger battery, then go for the 60D. If not, take the T2i and invest in lens, memory cards, a case, etc..
Great video! You mentioned that some newer lighting panels can run off of the d60 battery (the LP-E6 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, correct?)-- which lighting panels are you referring to? I've been trying to cut down on the weight of my kit and having the ability to use batteries interchangeably sounds like a great start! Thanks for the additional info!
Another great video Dave and one I wish I'd seen while struggling to make the choice between those two bodies. Here in the UK the choice is a little simpler as the price difference is much greater, close to £200. However, there is one really important thing you missed from your review - audio recording. I only found out after buying my 600D that there is an issue with the automatic gain control. As yet there doesn't seem to be a fully functioning version of Magic Lantern for the 600D.
@iPhoneShieet its not really zoom, its called cropping. it takes the image and expands it without compromising pixels, but you can call it zoom if you wanted to. the T3i and 60D have 1080p video cropping, while the T2i has 720p cropping.
Great review. I bought the 60D and I look for the pic more then the video, so I guess I made I good choice. The shots/sec on the 60D is definitely an A+ for me as I love to take moving pics. The grip on it, you are right on, 60D has a great grip specially because it's heavier then my other DSLR. thanks for this info you put together.
As of July 2011, The 600d and 60d kits with the 18-135mm lens are only $150 apart. That's because Canon is giving a instant $100 rebate on the 60d for a limited time. The helps make the choice even more obvious. I also like the wider space between the lens barrel and the grip. Your fingernails won't scratch the body as they wrap around the grip. I had a t2i and actually put a strip of clear tape in there to help prevent scratches.
With due respect, what you say about the larger buffer of the 60D doesn't seem right to me. I have the 550D, which is the t2i in the US, and I use the Sandisk 16GB Extreme SD Cards (SDHC) 45MB/s - Class 10. I set my camera to sports mode, ISO up to 3200 in a room in the afternoon (not well lit) and the t2i fires constantly without getting slower. I tried that several times, shot continuously up to 170-180 pictures as JPG and when I stopped it took the camera 1,5 to 2 sec to finish saving 580MB.
@LasKoGaming Depends on what you intend to shoot. If you need to shoot landscapes, portraits, family photos and travel shots, try the Canon 17-55mm f2.8 lens.
I take photos of airplanes, I am a planespotter. The planes are moving relatively fast by on landing so I need a camera that will not have blurry photos. So 60D or T3i?
Two excellent choices would be the 24-70mm and 70-200mm L. They're expensive, but they're incredibly sharp, flexible lenses and will be with you for decades if you look after them. You're getting a MASSIVE focal range with just two lenses. If you want to throw a prime in there then the 135 F2 L is an amazing choice too, smack right in the middle of the 70-200 range but with a wider aperture (the f4 70-200 can be gotten for around $500, the 2.8 model is around $1000, so you could get the f4 and the 135 for as much as you'd spend on the 2.8). It's an expensive game, but investing in good glass will pay for itself in the long run.
Thank you so much for the video! I was considering upgrading to a 60D from my 600D. Now realizing that its not much of an uprgade as I expected, I am going to invest the difference of the money on a Sigma 30mm 1.4. Once again. Thanks.
I'm getting a camera for my birthday. im tossing up between the 60d and the 600d. this cleared a few things up for me but i want to know which is better value for money if im a casual photographer and a casual videoer. im leaning towards the 60d just because of the fact it look better and feels better in my hand. ive had experience with both but i need to know a few more things about the cameras for a solid purchase. any help would be great.
the response on workflow on video mode of the two camera are very different, by example the T3i is awesom onj pictures, but when is on recording movies when you got too much time using it, the camera get hot and shot down, and the 60D when I use it on SHort movies we use this one about 5 to 6 hours without any problems or shot down, neither heat...
they all use the same sensor, I see no difference between my cheap t2i and the 60d. but I would love to be proven wrong do you have any comparisons I can see?
now that was a rundown from a individual that really wants to explain things, excellent. just bought the t3i and was wondering if i had made the wrong pick and should had picked the 60d. now i know its practically the same for filming.
When he was showing the test footage of the water you can actually see that the dynamic range on the 60d is much higher. That was the only footage I really noticed it on though.
@bigamai If you're using it JUST FOR VIDEO, get the T3i. Use the money you save to buy a lens. Canon should be announcing the T4i soon, so you might want to wait to make a purchase since the price will likely come down.
Which would be best for portrait photography? I'm working on buying my first camera, and I'm debating if I should buy the camera with just the Body a Only and buy the 85mm 1.8 lens to start out with! Good idea?
@lcko that you are after. I would say a good combination in a rather low price range would be a standard 550D/600D kit. Honestly, people have gotten fantastic results with them, just search for it here on youtube. If you have more money to spare, invest in a tripod and a slider (or build one if you're handy!). Both will give your footage a dramatic improvement in terms of more pro looking footage. Again, everything comes down to how you use your tools, with the camera being JUST a tool. .
I'd recommend the 60d any day to anyone over the t3i. The extra 100 is worth it and besides you're not gonna get a good lens for $100 when a good lens cost roughly 1000 plus. Other than that decent review.
i have been using 550D from past 2 and half years ... now i m thinking to upgrade to 60D ... specifically 60D bcoz i just love the body and build quality of it and the grip is just tailor made ... really awesome and also the 9point crosstype autofocus system .... wont be upgrading to 7D bcoz i have already invested on a 32GB memory card for my 550D and 7d doesnt support sd card .... it uses cf cards. i m a hardcore canon shooter so jumping guns to Nikon is out of question for me.
Dave your reviews are always fantastic and i bought the 5d Mark III and a Canon 24-70 f2.8 Mark II after watching your UNBIASED reviews ,,,,,, Canon 60d is a fantastic camera however the shutter system has more reported problems than any other camera in double digit series ..... T3i is a fantastic camera I use it with a Canon 24-70 F2.8 Mark II and the results that T3i produces with that lens are simply mind blowing ... I bought the T3i after your review and i am not disappointed at all ....
i am a huge fan of filmmaking and dslr filmmaking but here in algeria we can't get any dslr because it cost a lot for me i am a 21 year old student i can't really get a dslr but i watch dave every day and i feel like having one because you tell every thing about this cameras and i love you dave thanks for everything .
I have the T3i, and it get's hot after shooting in movie mode for about 5 minute plus. Is the 60D camera better, or what camera is better for movie mode, and doesn't get hot.
the 60d does have a digital zoom. It's in the same place on both cameras. And why wouldn't you like the LCD screen on the top of the camera? You can change the settings without having to go into the menu.
The feel of a canon 60D with the 18-135mm is really amazing :-) It feels like that lense and body are made for each other (would take bets, that they in facts are).
You forgot to mention if the T3i has the same "off camera flash triggering" that the 60D does. This is valuable for photographers wanting to take their pix to the next level.The grip on the 60D ic much better. You dont need a battery grip on the 60D whereas on the T2i/T3i you do to have a place for your pinky. Weight/balance is also better on the 60D is also nicer. the 9 point cross type AF points is also a reason i upgraded to the 60D. Makes a difference.Get the 60D or 6D when it comes out.
