This post will be updated when new Canon 1100D/T3 sample images and videos available online. The camera is set to release in April 2011.
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Three days ago, Canon has announced its latest entry-level DSLR camera : the Canon 1100D / T3 (north america). Both camera are on same level here ( entry-level DSLR ) , so i guess it’s OK to compare them. Please note that this is specs comparisons. There are other factors to consider if you want to pick the better camera : image quality , ISO performances, AF speed etc
So, let’s see
Nikon D3100 vs Canon 1100D/T3 – specifications :
| Specs | Canon 1100D/T3 | Nikon D3100 |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement | Feb-11 | Aug-10 |
| Effective MP | 12.2 megapixels | 14.2 megapixels |
| Sensor size | 22.2 x 14.7 mm CMOS sensor | 23.1 x 15.4 mm CMOS sensor |
| ISO | 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) | 100-6400 (expandable to 12800) |
| Shutter speed | 30-1/4000s, bulb | 30-1/4000s, bulb |
| Flash-sync | 1/200s | 1/200s |
| Bracketing | exposure, WB | none |
| AF points | 9 AF points | 11 AF points |
| Continous shooting | 3 fps up to 830 JPEG | 3 fps up to unlimited JPEG |
| LCD | 2.7 inch , 230K dots | 3-inch , 230K dots |
| Movie mode | 720p at 30fps | HD 1080p at 24fps |
| Lens support | Canon EF / EF-S lens mount | Nikon AF-S lens only |
| DOF preview | Yes, with custom function | none |
| Silent shooting | none | Quiet release (Q) mode |
| Storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC card | SD / SD HC / SDXC |
| Weight (no battery) | 495g | 455g |
| Dimensions | 130 x 100 x 78 mm | 124 x 96 x 75 mm |
| Price (+Kit) | $599.99 | $579.00 |
Along with Canon EOS 600D/T3i, Canon also has announced their latest entry-level DSLR camera aimed for first-time users : the Canon EOS 1100D or known as Canon T3 in North America. Designed to be the Canon EOS 1000D successor , the camera has 12 megapixels sensor , 2.7 inch LCD with 230K dots, new iFCL metering system , 9 wide AF points , HD video 720p, and new Feature Guide. The 1100D now comes in three colours: a cherry red, gunmetal silver and standard black plastic finish
The Canon 1100D / Rebel T3 should be available in early April 2011 priced at £419.00 body only, £499.00 with the new EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens, and £459.00 with the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III lens.