Canon Rebel T3i vs T3

Think about this..
A Canon Rebel T3 or T3i can make you LOOK like a photographer while you become one.

It’s true. If you are carrying a digital SLR, even one of the beginner models like the Rebel T3i, people see the “professional” gear and assume that you are one. It’s WAY cool!

Check this out..These are comments from REALLY happy Canon Rebel T3 owners. This could be you!

“I purchased this camera a few days ago and I’ve had nothing but FUN with it!”

“I was able to unpack the contents & begin shooting good pictures IMMEDIATELY”

“I decided on the Canon T3 mostly because of the affordable price. (Nearly 1/2 of the T3i) I felt like I was getting a very good value for my money. I was right!”

(you can see more quotes from happy Canon Rebel T3 owners here – by the way, it is the most liked digital SLR in the beginners’ category)

There are two Canon Rebel cameras with T3 in their name. That’s what this article is all about.

First, here is the story behind the Rebel line as it stands today.

The Canon Rebel T3i (600D) is an upgrade of the very popular T2i (550D), but there was not a Rebel T2. Instead, the Canon Rebel T3 (aka Rebel 1100D) is actually an upgrade of the Canon Rebel XS (aka Rebel 1000D) which was released in 2008 alongside the Canon Rebel XSi (450D). So there have been three upgrades to the “i” series, but this is the first upgrade to the non-i models.

Canon’s goal for the T3 is to offer the camera public a bare-bones digital SLR. It is an alternative to a high-end point and shoot camera.

The one major advantage of a digital SLR over a point and shoot is the sensor size, and this is what you get in the T3. It is difficult for any point and shoot camera to out-perform a digital SLR in terms of image quality simply because of the much larger sensor in the DSLR.

So, here is the question of the day, “What is my reason for buying my first Digital SLR?”

If the answer is to get better pictures, you will accomplish that with either of these cameras, and you can save yourself about $250 by going with the Rebel T3. But if you want to have more power and control, along with more mega-pixels, then the T3i may be the right choice for you (or even the Canon 60D).

So just how do they stack up when one sets out to compare a Canon Rebel T3i vs T3?

Canon Rebel T3i VS T3 ~ Compare Prices
	Rebel T3i	Rebel T3
Amazon	Save 15% Today $764.00	Save 12% Today $483.77
B&H Photo	Rebel T3i at B & H $899 (Click Here To Check Site for Rebates)	Rebel T3 at B & H $538 (Click Here To Check Site for Rebates)

So perhaps it would be more appropriate to compare the Rebel T3 to the XS, but because buyers will be interested in buying a newer model with the release of two Rebel cameras, this review will be between the Canon Rebel T3i vs T3.

Just one more thought… if saving money is at the top of your list, you may want to consider getting the Rebel T2i or even the T1i instead of the T3. This is especially true if the number of megapixels and video are important to you.. Just sayin..

Now for the Canon Rebel T3i vs T3 comparison.

Seeing a side-by-side comparison may be more helpful than a description:

	Rebel T3i	Rebel T3
	The T3i has a Swivel LCD Screen	Canon Rebel T3 has a fixed 2.7" LCD screen
Image Sensor	18-MP CMOS	12.2-MP CMOS
Image Processor	DIGIC 4	DIGIC 4
ISO	100-6400  (expandable to 12800)	100-6400
LCD	3″ Swivel Screen	2.7″ Fixed Screen
Video	HD 1080p  Video Snapshot (2, 4, 8 sec clips stitched together) 3-10x Digital Zoom	HD 720p
Auto Focus	9-point Auto Focus	9-point Auto Focus
Metering Modes	TTL maximum aperture metering with 63-zone metering sensor  Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF points) Partial metering (center, approx. 9% of viewfinder at center) Spot metering (center, approx. 4% of viewfinder at center) Center-weighted average metering	63-zone SPC TTL metering with selectable modes  Evaluative metering (linkable to all AF point) Partial metering (approx. 10% of viewfinder at center) Center-weighted average metering
Continuous Shooting	3.7 fps  up to 34 JPEG images or 6 RAW images	3.0 fps  up to 3 JPEG images or 2 RAW images
Flash	Pop-up Flash Plus Hot shoe for flash attachment and Wireless multi-flash unit control	Pop-up Flash Plus Hot shoe for flash attachment
Compatible Lenses	Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses  (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)	Canon EF lenses including EF-S lenses  (35mm-equivalent focal length is approx.1.6x the lens focal length)
Price	$899 for Kit (18-55mm lens)	$599 for Kit (18-55mm lens)

Both cameras come with the new Creative settings, including Basic + and Creative Intelligent Auto to help new photographers take the best possible images right out of the box.

Both also include the new Feature Guide that gives short descriptions of the setting in the LCD screen, a huge plus for new camera owners.

There are some very obvious advantages for the Canon Rebel T3i, with the exception of price.

What are the Deal Busters?

• Articulating LCD Screen – great for video and photos from weird angles.
• Continuous Shooting – if you plan to shoot sports, the T3 will not be a good choice with only 3 frames in the buffer.
• Video Snapshot – a new feature that gives you another very creative option only in the T3i.
• Image Sensor size – many will look at the difference here – 18-MP vs 12.2-MP and balk at the T3, but for new digital SLR photographers, 12-MP is plenty big enough for large prints.
• Price – Saving $300 could get you a really nice extra lens, especially if the other features are not that important to you.

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User Satisfaction – Canon Rebel T3 VS T3i

The Rebel T3 has a slightly better fan base than the Rebel T3i when considering user comments at Amazon and B&H Photo. User satisfaction rates at about 4.8 Stars VS 4.7 Stars for the Rebel T3i. Here are a couple of random comments.

From B&H Photo about the Canon Rebel T3

The EOS Rebel T3 is the perfect choice for the medium DSLR user. This is my first DSLR camera and I’m amazed how easy it is to use, even in manual mode. As for the quality of the pictures, it’s amazing how such an affordable camera delivers such high quality pictures. In overall, a great buy that will do the job for you!

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is another happy Canon Rebel T3 customer from Amazon

I purchased this camera a few days ago and I’ve had nothing but FUN with it! Aside from my simple Kodak Easyshare point and shoot, I had a Canon EOS Elan 7 (35mm) and had been wanting to switch it over to Digital for several years. The longer I waited, the better the camera’s got and more affordable they became.

I decided on the Canon T3 mostly because of the affordable price. (Nearly 1/2 of the T3i) I felt like I was getting a very good value for my money. I was right!

This camera takes amazing photo’s! Clear, crisp, true color.
It’s very easy to use, right out of the box.
Fit’s all my old lenses and the remote from the Elan 7
All the advanced manual settings I could want topped with the instant gratification of seeing how the settings affect the picture instantly.

This camera allows you to use live screen shooting which so many people like these days and it takes HD video.

The 12 megapixels is plenty even when enlarging OVER 11 x 14″.

For a lower end Canon DSLR, it’s a huge value for the money. This camera is an excellent choice for the hobbiest/enthusiast.

I am SOO glad I purchased it!