Purchasing an entry level DSLR can be a harrowing ordeal for an amateur photographer. With the recently released Nikon D5100 and the Canon EOS 600D (T3i) you’re faced with two evenly match cameras. Both camera’s overall specs are comparable in the area of image sensors. The 2 megapixel edge the Canon has is negligible in most shooting situations, seeing that most amateurs wont be printing such large files that require the extra pixel information.
Kai from Digital Rev offers a field test review of both cameras.
Canon EOS 600D (T3i)
- Type
High-sensitivity, high-resolution, large single-plate CMOS sensor - Pixels
Effective pixels: Approx. 18.0 megapixels - Total Pixels
Total pixels: Approx. 18.70 megapixels - Aspect Ratio
3:2 (Horizontal : Vertical)
Nikon D5100
- Lens Mount Nikon F bayonet mount
- # Picture Angle Effective picture angle 1.5x (Approx.) conversion factor (Nikon DX format)
- # Effective Pixels 16.2 million
- # Sensor Size 23.6 x 15.6mm
- # Image Sensor Format DX
- # Image Sensor Type CMOS
- # Total Pixels 16.9 million
Both cameras shoot 1080 p video, however the Canon EOS 600D has the superior video and audio edge.
The Nikon D5100 makes up for its shortcomings with low noise performance and full-time auto focus in video mode.
In the end the trade offs between each camera are minimal so it comes down to your personal preference.
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