Canon EOS 1100D / EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50

Canon EOS 1100D

Canon EOS 1100D

EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50

Camera summary

The Canon EOS 1100D, made by Canon, is a powerful Compact SLR camera. Announced on April 13, 2011.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
4.3 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.6 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.2 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Canon EOS 1000D, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Canon EOS 1000D

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Canon EOS 1200D, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Canon EOS 1200D

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 9 focus points. Also you can take advantage of its unique cross-type point. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies.

Max video resolutions

1280 x 720

Expect recording in 1280 x 720 with support for the following formats: H.264, Motion JPEG.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

LP-E10

The battery of this camera can last up to 700 shots per charge with the included LP-E10 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Af center
No
Af continuous
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Af Face detection
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Af phase detection
Yes
Af selective
Yes
Af single
Yes
Af touch
No
Af tracking
No
Number of cross focus points 1
Number of focus points 9

Connectivity

HDMI
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity Eye-Fi Connected
DXO color depth 21.9
DXO dynamic range 11.0
DXO low light ISO 755.0
DXO overall score 62.0

Exposure mode

AF area
No
average
No
Center weighted
Yes
Multi segment
Yes
partial
Yes
spot
No

General

AKA EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
announced April 13, 2011
Body type Compact SLR
brand Canon
msrp $474.95
model Canon EOS 1100D
predecessor model Canon 1000D

Lense

Focal length multiplier 1.6×
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S
Manual focus
Yes
Macro focus range -
Number of lenses 333

Other features

GPS -
Self-timer Yes (10 sec (2 sec with mirror lock-up))
Storage slots 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Timelapse recording
No

Photography features

AE bracketing
Yes
Aperture priority
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
External flash
Yes
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Flash range 9.20 m
Image stabilization
No
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Max continuous shooting 3.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s
Minimum shutter speed 30
Shutter priority
Yes
WB bracketing
Yes

Physical

Battery life 700 shots
Battery model LP-E10
Battery type Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
Dust proof
No
Environmental sealing
No
Freeze proof
No
Physical dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm
Shock proof
No
Water proof
No
Weight 495 grs

Screen

Live view
Yes
Screen resolution 230
Screen size -
Screen type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No

Sensor

Max boosted ISO -
Max image resolution 4272 x 2848
Max native ISO 6400
Min native ISO 100
RAW support
Yes
Sensor area -
Sensor dimensions 22.2 x 14.8 mm
Sensor resolution 12
Sensor size APS-C
Sensor type CMOS

Headphone port

Headphone port
No
Max video resolution 1280 x 720
Microphone port
No
Video formats H.264, Motion JPEG
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (29.97, 25 fps)

Viewfinder

viewfinder Optical (pentamirror)
viewfinder coverage -
viewfinder magnification -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder