Canon 550D T2i vs Canon 600D T3i vs Canon 60D vs Canon 7D: How to Choose Which DSLR to Buy

[darylethames1]

This is the exact breakdown I wanted to hear, 16 dislikes are fuckin idiots and top comment of "he said 70 D" is like looking at a nice Benz pull up and saying there is dirt on the tires....hater's... thanks for the video!

[Hellows00]

super review, thanks

[srinathgupta143]

super tnx a lot.............. :)

[DSTEntertainment]

Hey! Check out my channel to choose a DSLR :)

[dhatje]

Excellent comparison. Thanks.

[dmcpopp]

Im with you man..rebel's have just wrong shutter sound in my opinion. 60d is a winner! quality and economical.

[GishtiProduction]

Awesome comparing Thank you... btw I love my 600D and it is all I need

[ShootingAugust]

the biggest thing with the t3i is that it can snap the flash wirelessly (for canon external flash guns)

[1khalil9]

are you sure the picture quality wont be different from 60d and 7d? please help

[xremdog29x]

@1khalil9 they have the same sensor as he said. no difference.

[hen555]

t3i also has some zoom feature good for videos. am i right?

[vinzapanta]

I.m buying the eos 60d and 550d. For x.mas. ^^

[JOEJR215]

Just found a brand new 7D kit at a pawn shop for $800...

[markubowski]

Is he a midget? I aint hating

[ValeCabron]

@markubowski no your just too tall !

[bobj353]

Excellent ! Most comprehensive review I've seen. Thanks and keep it up

[TophaLopha1215]

Damn after watching this i kinda wish i bought the 60d over the t3i. I mean i love the investment and evertyhing. I love that its my first dslr...but i watched this and to think of the price difference i could have something a little better. ....But still t3i was a great first dslr for me

[CloudX100]

Fantastic comparison. Thanks a lot!

[nyc0053]

Nice breakdown

[urban69legend]

Thanks a lot for this great video, you helped me a lot. Keep up the good work!

[sherrytims]

That was a very helpful video. Awesome work. Pat on your back for it. Thanks a bunch.

[OsamaBinMasood]

Thank you



[maybe000itsme]

I'll be picking up a 60d soon, cant wait!

[whole27]

Very good review! I only care about VIDEO....whch DSLR is the best for VIDEO on the market right now....not just among Canon's?? Is the 7d better for video than the Panasonic GH2?

[KronikalProductions]

@whole27 5d Mark ii or C300 or RED Scarlet

[overether]

they're so expensive...

[hazel7797]

Great help, thanks!

[eztneih]

Thanks man



[psisky]

I can't believe I actually understood all that. This guy's good. I've subbed.

[topicrass]

or wait for the 5DMkIII that's gonna be the Nikon Killer

[TheRoadToRespect]

This video helps you compare specs.... Which is not a lot of help.. Now for good hands on comparison.. I recommend DigitalRev

[MrCOLTSR2]

The 550D does everything that the others do apart from the odd feature most users wouldn't bother with..Unless you have money to burn to get the 7D what's the point on wasting all that cash on a big bulky body that is more for macho appearance than practicality!..My 550D is awesome..my mate has a 7D & he is left wondering what his can do that mine cannot..its nit picking in features BUT NOT in price!..get a 550D & a decent L lens..oh and get the 50 mm - F/1.8 - Canon EF its a great lens & cheap!

[Dukeofyork123]

This video helped me a lot!!!



[edmondleeart]

wow thanks man, great video answered all my questions!

[Rockadell]

@knuckleheadthe 60D has some advantages over the T2i. But they have identical Video quality.

[mleafTV]

Great video mate.

[knckleheadthe]

is the 60D good at shooting videos like t2i or better?

[ooMONKEYoo]

You helped me get my camera! I was thinking about getting a Nikon7000 with the intent to use it for video. I'm glad I went with the 60d.

[sudeepsuresh]

Excellent comparison ... this is the first time i am viewing your comparative video and i must say i am hooked !!! Can't wait to see the rest. Thank you for making it so interesting, knowledgeable and something that really helps decision making. God bless !

[smccray760]

Initially, I was having buyer remorse, but after watching this video, and others like it, I feel better about buying the 60D vs the 7D. My issue was the 7D's durability, burst rate, and 100% view finder exposure versus that of the 60D. But after watching a couple video's posted by "ArtoftheImage" and "Digital Rev TV," I realized that the 60D is just perfect for my needs. I want to thank "ArtoftheImage" for advice on lenses for the 60D. Thank you so much for the help!

[CAMP8E11]

i said fuck it, i got the 7d and have not looked back

[thebmxican6]

he said 70d

[thejan4129]

@thebmxican6 Peole make mistakes... but he said "Do you need the T2i, the 500D?" at 0:15

[thejan4129]

@thebmxican6 at 5:15

[ahfar18]

@thebmxican6 nobodys perfexT!!!

[buckyai]

i like the vari angle LCD and i'm not a pro, so i'll go with the T3i :D

[rashb]

This has been the best breakdowns I've seen and you have truly helped me. Thank you for taking the time to do this!

[Mac4Life42]

Or you could blow all of your money and buy a 5d! :P

[AACJenius]

So, what I got from this is:

1. If you don't have a big budget, go straight for the 550D.

2. If you wan't a better camera than the 550D, never mind the 600D, and go straight for the 60D which has more features than the 600D.

3. If you don't mind price & If you like dropping your camera (lol), buy the 7D which is stronger and more durable.

Did I miss something ?

[ninjanaoto]

Go with a cheaper dslr and buy L series glass instead of going for a 7d if you don't need the eztra 3fps compared to the 60d.

And the 60d is a very good choice.

[daas8214]

I wanted to get 60D but didnt had the budget for it, and boom 600D came out, and what a cam it is. that swivel isnt a gimmick, it's a creative tool!!!

[xamoyDuarte]

Between T2i and T3i Which one has a better video quality??

[iSleepDoc]

Thanks a lot for such a great review..... Very helpful!!!!!!!

[itsahsah]

great video man. I really appreciate what you do

[imagronuragro]

Can the Canon 60D crop videos???

[AACJenius]

@imagronuragro Can any camera crop videos ?

[mortaldiabo]

i got my t2i is best for price... for me... it rocks thxxxx for ur suggestion :) t2i rockingggg me.....................n

[CylonFraker]

I love you man, telling it like it is.....thanks for this, great explanation of all cams!!

[DDDROE]

It was true that 550D became a lot of cheaper right after 600D came out ..I have bought my 550D and I am very happy with that ..I am not much into video on DSLRs but i believe all of these cameras are good choice to start with ;)

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[kemik2010]

Your simply awesome !!! You answered and addressed ALL my questions and concerns.

Thank you. 

[fiveironscott]

thanks this was great!!!

[ravenoftheredsky]

For a couple months I said to myself I was getting the 60d. Then on a whim I said to myself that I would get the T3i. Reason being I will eventually get the 70d anyway, so I'll save some money for now... but dang.

[filmmanvick16]

The Canon T3i also has manuel audio controls (huge if you want to plug in stereo XLR mics into the camera to record audio and video simultaneously - the T2i and 7D do not have this feature).

Also, the Canon T3i has a 10x digital video zoom - another MAJOR feature that the T2i, 60D, and 7D do not have.

[M3VIII]

@filmmanvick16 Are you kidding me I owned a T2i and yes it had 10x digital zoom and sold it at retail price to some fool on craigslist used a year old and now I own a 7D and it too has 5x,10x digital zoom

[filmmanvick16]

The T2i and 7D do not have a digital zoom on the sensor you can zoom in while recording.

[helgividar]

I got the opportunity last weekend to test the 60D whereas I am looking for a new camera to replace my Nikon D60. Too often I took photos that where not as sharp as they should have been. I used the Canon EF-S 17-85mm 1:4-5.6 IS USM lens which is very nice and versatile. I have ruled camera shake out although some of them where taken at rather slow speed. So it looks like the focusing is the problem. I tend to blame it on the lens rather than the camera. What do you think?

[TheNima92]

Very helpful video! Thanks!

[thetechnoexpert]

I've got the T2i and I absolutely love it. Since I'm not into video, the varying angle screen on the T3i isn't necessary so for those considering the T3i and are not too fussed about movie recording, go with the T2i.

[mrPACarrier]

hahahaha I wanted a T2i, then a T3i but now I will buy a 60D ! Anyway thank you !!

[keebaeklim]

@mrPACarrier Thats what happened to me. I was looking at the t2i, then my dad bought me the 60d

[chinsanta]

thank you for uploading your videos they're so much helpful for the people to decide!!!

[blackmondaysk8crew]

i got the canon 600d but after this i wish i got the 60d :(

[tinagel0]

this video ist for me... good enough ^^

[jnphenom]

VERY VERY helpful. Broke it down to simple terms. Exactly what I needed to hear.

[ferph]

He didn't mention that the 7D has a CF card. You can get bigger faster CFs cheer than the big fast SDs. Not only does this let you hold down the trigger longer in burst mode (good for sports), but, if you shoot video, you can get full resolution HD and run the camera longer.

[KoSoVaAnGeL]

Canon should make only 1 model not like for 550D they call it in usa T2i. What's the point for doing it? Even this guy sometimes gets confused.

[ChrisONeillsFilms]

where did you get the 60d for that price?

[rezjrprod]

Fucus system is NOT reliable with the T3I I bought one and I wish I had bought the 7d..auto fucus sucks on t3I

[imani25]

hi i got the t3i and love it, but why does it take forever to uplaod the videos from it to youtube???can you help please??thank you

[ashkibala1]

@imani25 because Full HD 1080p video files are extremely large and a five minute video can be even 500MB and the speed of upload depends on the size of the file and the upload speed of your internet.

[hitthedeckstudios]

i still cant choose, i need something for shooting fast running/ action scenes and video editing/vfx scenes. i have a limit of $1700-1850, i kind of want the 600d to be able to buy accessories and have a complete setup. 7d and 550 are kin od out of the mix for me and i dont know if i should get the 60d or 600d. the 600d is newer so it might be better. and i heard didital rev say 600d is better for video, but art of the image disagreed, so im confused and cant choose. can anyone help

[treetheoak]

@hitthedeckstudios watch digital rev for a comp of the 60d and 7d and 550D, also in terms of build quality the 60d is a bit better, and really the only big change compared to the 550d and the 600d is the swivel screen. both cameras have the same amount of mic control. however the 7d is weather proof and in terms of stills is really the better camera. however no mic setting adjustments. id say go 60d newer isn't necessarily better especially when it comes to canons.

[GorgovichStudios1]

I want the 60d so bad but only have like 500 bucks but have been saving for a long time

[34skyline]

i might pick up a T3i next month, i just want HD recording and simple photograph

[zenm4ster]

You haven't heard of magic lantern. It's the reason why the T2i is better than all of them.

[waxwaine]

Sorry, I´m keeping my Pentax K-r. Over all the best one on the level.

[digitraxinfotainment]

gud review....



[p0ggles]

This was a huge help! Awesome breakdown. Thanks for this.

[tomwomersleyfilms]

Bruv, the 60D has better Video settings.

[IPOXstudios]

Great job on this, it's exactly what I think about these models. I have the 7D, but just ordered the 60D. I'm glad I skipped over the lesser cameras.

[mvakleko]

Good video, u just forgot to mention about the crop zoom 3x-10x feature on the t3i That was one of the major reason why I bought it, otherwise I would have choosen the 60d

[MyTiga]

great summarization, thank you.

[InTheWeedz]

yout mic is awesome. . what mic do you shoot these video's with?

[ArtoftheImage]

@InTheWeedz - Zoom H2. Check out my video review of it here on this channel.

[swag212221]

@ArtoftheImage Whats Is The 2 Best Cameras On This Vid?

[whole27]

@ArtoftheImage WOW, i've wasted a lot of time watching a lot of professional reviews on these Canon's and other cameras but in this one video, you explain each model in comparison to the others in such an easy to understand way and go over all the important factors an average joe considers....price and specs! Thank You!

[jackie20ization]

which is the best if you want to do short moive will it be the 550D,60D,7D or 5D mark 2?

[SkyRaiderExplosion]

not much more moeny, is still 2k

[BenHughesStudios]

haha all 4 of those cameras have the EXACT same video quality

[TheEnglishBlokey]

@BenHughesStudios nope 7d has much better low light performance

[ArtoftheImage]

@TheEnglishBlokey - Nope, they all have the same sensor, and therefore the same low light performance. The 60D or T3i is actually the better video DSLR as they have the articulating screen.

[BenHughesStudios]

@TheEnglishBlokey

not at all. They have the exact same sensor, and with the magic lantern t2i hack, exact same ISO options.

[KodakEasyShareZ981]

@BenHughesStudios

Not in Europe. The 550D doesn't shoot at 30 fps in full HD and at only 50 fps in 720p.

[BenHughesStudios]

@KodakEasyShareZ981

then buy the american version instead genius. it has PAL support too

[KodakEasyShareZ981]

@BenHughesStudios

It doesn't have a tilty flippy swively screen though. The 600D does and I like that.

[sayrith]

@BenHughesStudios what splits me between the 550D and the 600D is the audio part. However, the 500D wins for me if Magic Lantern is safe because, I heard it voids the camera's warranty.

Now I am considering the 60D after watching another vid here. I just want a cam with pro or semi pro vid features and all aspects related (manual override, HD vid, ext. mic.)

[neekrusher]

This video was GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME.Thank you.

[JohnGuinane]

I just wanted to point out that if you buy the T2i, you have the option of installing Magic Lantern firmware. That will give you more options like selectable white balance, more ISO settings, manual audio controls, a histogram, zebra stripes, and other useful features.

[souniama1]

i am still thinking should i get t1i or t2i or t3i regarding still photos what is your suggestion,,money versa is another matter?now they are selling t1i for 700 $ and t2i for 800 but t3i for 1000 $.please advice.

another question,does t1i comes with remote or not?

and why angle montor is goos for videography>?can it be done through screen?

[iGeekPro]

This has compelled me to do a video "Should I buy a D3100, D5000, D7000, D300s, D700, D3s or D3x.

[stupid0rigami]

60d has a lcd panel on the top of the camera body, it does also make a huge difference..

[IronDonkeyProduction]

I just wondered; I'm going for the 60D because of its capability to turn of automated gain level, the T2i and T3i cant do that. And thats a problem because you will get a annoying hissing sound. Anyways, I'm thinking that i should buy the Canon 60D and the Rode Shotgun.. Or? I'm unsure, i thought you could give me some advice, I'm going for film production. Thats why this is so important for me.

[IsaacStearns]

Extremely helpful, thank you for these comparisons. I'll be picking up the 60d!

[waggygee]

my question is why do you people all call them T-whatever-i and kiss-whatevers... whats the point of the different names?

[majestixblue]

@waggygee that's the name Canon create for different region, Txi for USA, xxxD for Europe, and Kiss for Japan

[waggygee]

@majestixblue hehe, thanks but thats not what I asked. I know that they are the same cameras. the question is the reason behind doing that

[majestixblue]

@waggygee I have no idea :) maybe marketing stuff? Or they have been making series with numbers in Europe and they keep it like that (same with the rest)... but the question remains, why they make it differently.. Or simply to differenciate the package, documentation and firmware (in regards of language, especially those with special characters)

[glockman9c]

Great Review. Thanks!

Been through a ton of Canons myself.

S60, S70, S80, G9, XSi, and now the T2i.

Give me a 7D with the new screen!!!

[teemillionaire]

Honestly, congratulations you just gave the most successful buyers guide ever. I cannot thank you enough after months of head scratching I've finally decided I'm getting the 60d over the 7d. Let's just hope no 6d appears any time soon to further confuse the situation. Please if you could do a lens guide for those wishing to shoot video

[skhuynh13]

Wow, REALLY helpful video, thanks

[JBACMILAN]

Hi Matt ! I like the review you did here ! Have been comparing between Canon 60D vs Canon 7D and the Nikon D7000. My concern is the memory for video and the heat generated from the sensor. I need to record lengthy videos, how can record longer ? Which one would you suggest me to buy?

[ArtoftheImage]

@JBACMILAN - The Nikon D7000 records longer video. I also find it doesn't get as hot and shut down the way my Canon 60D and Canon 550D do. The D7000 auto focus is better, and the build quality is also better. Can't go wrong with a Nikon D7000!

[bigsky780]

@ArtoftheImage the bit rate of the video is not as good as Canon, so I understand. The Nikon records up to a measly 17mbps AVCHD, not good if you're hoping to use the video professionally. The 7D records 48mbps. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[TheMoo1231]

@JBACMILAN get the 60d or 550d they have manual control and destroy the d7000 (in video)

[ArtoftheImage]

@TheMoo1231 - The D7000 has manual control as well, and the Nikon D7000 video quality is very good. In fact, the D7000 has better color and white balance during video recording than the 60D or 7D do.

[Blubba2014]

great video! helped alot!

you think the price of the 60d will fall as well when the 600d will be released?

[ArtoftheImage]

@Blubba2014 - I doubt it. More likely the Canon 550D will get crazy cheap before dissappearing altogether. The 60D probably won't drop much until the 70D is rumored or announced.

[CassAnayadotcom]

Spectacular summation. I cannot thank you enough for boiling down the specs into such an easy format of advice!

[CarlKwan1]

The Zoom H2 sounds amazing! I didn't think it'd be that good! Great job with the video, too :)

[ScarTownJunkie]

you forgot the manual sound recording on the 60D,

such a great feature for shooting videos !

[abroocoloft]

Thank you for this vid.. very helpfull .... cheers

[phrequensi]

That was very helpful.

I've been looking at every camera BUT the 60D.

With so many models out there, I just overlooked it.

Thanks for the heads up.

[Ben1257sb]

love the zoom h2 and by god I love your videos. This just summed up 5 hours of research in 10 minutes. fantastic job my friend. THANK YOU

[ArtoftheImage]

@Ben1257sb - Thanks! I really like my Zoom H2 too. Glad you're liking the videos. :-)

[jorgeakachico]

Do you have an idea of how low the t2i be and when is the best time to buy right now or when the t3i actually comes out ?help pls

[ArtoftheImage]

@jorgeakachico - That's a good question. I suspect the Canon 550D T2i will be on sale for around $600 before it disappears... maybe even $550. Depends on what the sale + Canon rebates are at the time, and how badly Canon wants to clear the shelves for new models.  It's a great deal for a starter DSLR even at today's prices.

[MovieLuvBus]

who uses stock batteries anyway?

[fmab12]

its could be nice if you put some notes in the video at the same time you talk... with notes we can see better the diferences betwin the cameras..

[rammy912]

Very cool that you're Canadian :) I'm tired of listening to British accents do camera reviews :P

[shantiluke]

You hit all the sweet spot dude

[johnnybrazil01]

Its nice how you make it so easy to understand the difference between all these cameras!

Great job!

[nima0071]

hey budd, can you do a review of 70 to 200 f/2.8ll vs the mrkl and the f/4 version

[MrJubblegum]

"How to Choose Which DSLR to Buy " Do a Nikon one :)

[youtuch123]

can u do one with the nikon line up? d90 vs d7000 vs d700 vs d3100