Besides price and weight, what's the difference between this camera and the T3i ?
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These two cameras are very similar. The advantages of the T3i: It has a flip-out screen, and a battery with a longer life than the SL1. But the SL1 is "newer" than the T3i, and therefore it has some tech advantages: (1) It is 30% lighter and smaller than the T3i (and this is a significant advantage when you carry the camera all day); (2) It provides continuous auto-focus for videos (which the T3i does not provide); (3) It has a "touch screen" for enlarging and shrinking shot playback; and (4) It offers in-camera HDR. Since technology is constantly improving the quality of cameras and sensors, I would opt for the "newer" vs. the "older" DSLR releases.
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The picture quality (on all settings) and video capabilities are astoundingly improved!
274978
Not much. I think feature-wise it's closer to the T5i though I have not compared them closely. One thing it does not have that some others do is the articulated rear LCD. I replaced a 60D with the SL1 and have not missed any of the 60D features. Either the SL1 has all of the features or I did not use them or did not know about them. One feature I really like is the "silent shooting" mode. Most reviews don't mention that. It's quieter than my 5DIII in quiet/silent mode.
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These two cameras are very similar. The advantages of the T3i: It has a flip-out screen, and a battery with a longer life than the SL1. But the SL1 is "newer" than the T3i, and therefore it has some tech advantages: (1) It is 30% lighter and smaller than the T3i (and this is a significant advantage when you carry the camera all day); (2) It provides continuous auto-focus for videos (which the T3i does not provide); (3) It has a "touch screen" for enlarging and shrinking shot playback; and (4) It offers in-camera HDR. Since technology is constantly improving the quality of cameras and sensors, I would opt for the "newer" vs. the "older" DSLR releases. These two cameras are very similar. The advantages of the T3i: It has a flip-out screen, and a battery with a longer life than the SL1. But the SL1 is "newer" than the T3i, and therefore it has some tech advantages: (1) It is 30% lighter and smaller than the T3i (and this is a significant advantage when you carry the camera all day); (2) It provides continuous auto-focus for videos (which the T3i does not provide); (3) It has a "touch screen" for enlarging and shrinking shot playback; and (4) It offers in-camera HDR. Since technology is constantly improving the quality... » Read More These two cameras are very similar. The advantages of the T3i: It has a flip-out screen, and a battery with a longer life than the SL1. But the SL1 is "newer" than the T3i, and therefore it has some tech advantages: (1) It is 30% lighter and smaller than the T3i (and this is a significant advantage when you carry the camera all day); (2) It provides continuous auto-focus for videos (which the T3i does not provide); (3) It has a "touch screen" for enlarging and shrinking shot playback; and (4) It offers in-camera HDR. Since technology is constantly improving the quality of cameras and sensors, I would opt for the "newer" vs. the "older" DSLR releases. « Show Less
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The shutter is slower. I bought it and wasn't happy with the delay so I bought the 5. Love it!
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XS is a 6 year old product. T3i is three generations ahead of it. T3 is a much better and faster camera than Xsi. The processor and sensor are much much faster than the previous generation products. If you can shell out, just go for T2i. You will get much better low light performance.
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The only think you will lose is the features in the new focusing system and the quietness of the new lens for video recording. In essence, when you have that lens on it will be the same as a T3i for focusing - but you get the benefit of the other features.
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If I had a choice of the 70D or the T4i, I would definitely get the 70D. It is a much better camera. As a beginner, upgrading to a D-SLR is a big step with a learning curve, but the 70D is user friendly and a better quality camera than the Rebels. I bought it on sale during the holidays with the 18-135mm lens kit for little more than the Rebel and am loving it! If you have the choice, go with the 70D. I have had a Rebel T1i for 5 years now, and decided that I wanted a nicer camera. This camera shoots and feels like a real camera!
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It got some features that T3i lacks, Like touch screen, more frames per seconds, Digit 5 processor, more iso, fastest focus, even when it have the same crop sensor 1.6, if you can afford it, go for it.
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They are both great cameras it really depends on what you want. We actually purchased this camera in addition to a Cannon Rebel T4. We cruise quite a bit and when going off ship to take the Rebel T4 have quite a big carring case to take the different lenses and with this Cannon powershot SX50 you have one camera dont even need to take a case can just carry it. Also if you are looking for a great zoom this is the best one we have found for the price you would be able to get a lens for the Rebel T3 that would have the same zoom but it would be very expensive. For example we took a picture of the moon with the SX50 and you can see the craters and took pictures of a plane in flight that all you could see with the eye was a white streak in the sky and after going full zoom you can almost read the writing on the airplane. So I would say both are great cameras just depends what you are looking for.
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i haven't used a canon t3i so i can't compare the two. i love the sony nex-vg10, it takes gorgeous video, the lens zooms and focuses flawlessly. but it is very expensive, but to me worth it.
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http://cameratobuy.net/compare/canon-t3-vs-t3i/ or http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-T3-vs-Canon-T3iThese web sites will help you.
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I would recommend the 60D vs the T5i. The T5i would be decent for shooting interviews and the such but the 60D has better color depth, higher dynamic range, lower noise level at low light and a significantly better battery life. As for the T5i, it has video auto focus, a touch screen display, a higher ISO and an HDR feature built in. I see the touch screen as something that I personally wouldn't like. I like my buttons when it comes to a camera. As for the HDR, that's something you can quickly do with the 60D but in an external program. I hope this answers your questions! Sorry for it being such a late reply.
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I think it is definitely worth it: you will have 18 megapixels in contrast to 12, a better range of high ISO settings with less noise, and my perhaps favorite thing: a swivel screen which enables you to see what you are shooting when the camera is held down low or above your head...without sitting on the ground or climbing on something. I love my t5i!
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Many say the 75-300 isn't a very good lens but I disagree. I own one and have excellent results with mine. I also own the t3i and it's an excellent camera for both stills and video... now that I have it I won't go to any other... why? The t3i has everything I want in a camera.
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I have the canon t3i and while i like it it is very limited in its use. It is heavy and . must be used with a tripod and a release.
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The T5i makes great quality photos. I have shot over 3000 photos since purchasing mine about 2 months ago and am extremely satisfied. I have not used it for videos, however, so am not qualified on that aspect.
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Only if the price of the t4i was the same as the t2i. The t4i has More functions including a movable viewing screen and perhaps a better streamline of function buttons. I feel the cameras are basically equal as far as quality of pictures/movies.
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Best I can figure, the T3i is the American version of the 600D, but, like I said, that's the best I can figure! Sorry I can't be more definite.
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So the crucial differences are that the SL1 has a DIGIC 5 processor, it is 4 ounces lighter, has better low light capabilities, and has high dynamic range capability. The processor is more modern in the SL1. However, the T3I has a much larger battery, and is a physically bigger camera, which may be a boon if you have big hands.Note well, I have the SL1. I am a six footer with fairly large hands, but light weight is important to me and the SL1 beat the competition.
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Ended up buying canon T1i instead of T3... will be in my hands next week. Bought it from Walmart for 629. Amazon price was 709 for the same camera. Letting you guys know if anyone is interested in buying Canon T1i. it is a 15MP camera with 720p video at 30fps and 1080p with 20fps. I really don't care for video part but it was really good deal compared to what best buy or amazon was asking for same camera.