Some of those differences will matter, and I think many fans of swivel screens will opt for the T3i, while those who don't like them can settle happily into a T2i without feeling like they're missing a lot. As mentioned, it's a few millimeters larger in all dimensions: 133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7, compared to 128.8 x 97.5 x 75.3. The Canon T3i (body with battery and card) also weighs a little more than the T2i, coming in at 20.6 ounces (583g) compared to the T2i's 18.5 ounces (525g). As such, the T3i seems like a pretty good deal.Ĭompared to the T2i, the T3i adds the swivel screen, the new lens, more reduced-resolution JPEG options, and an Auto Picture Style mode. There are other, more minor differences, but those are the big items. 0.95x), buffer depth, battery type, and grip size. all nine cross-type), viewfinder size (0.85x vs. 1/8,000), AF sophistication (only one cross-type vs. 5.3 fps), maximum shutter speed (1/4,000 vs. Indeed, the major differences between the T3i and 60D are few.

It'll be ideal for those with small to medium hands, but those with larger hands might be more comfortable with the 60D.

Bundled with a new 18-55mm IS II kit lens, or the 18-135mm IS lens that's also available with the 60D, the new T3i looks and feels like its prosumer sibling, except for the grip spacing. We've now spent quite a lot of time with the Canon T3i, which sports a swiveling LCD screen and a slightly heftier build, and both looks and feels a little more serious than past models. Just as the Canon 60D was aimed squarely at the Nikon D90 and D7000, the new Canon Rebel T3i has the D5000 and D5100 in its sights. Test shots from production sample (with updated crops): Suggestion for improvement? Head over here.īy Shawn Barnett, Dave Etchells, Zig Weidelich, and Mike Tomkins

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