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The EOS 600D is powered by an 18-megapixel high image quality CMOS sensor and the powerful DIGIC 4 image processor. Features like Scene Intelligent Auto, Basic+ and Feature Guide make it simple to achieve full control over creative functions. The advanced Creative are integrated into the EOS 600D, as well as Full HD video recording and Video Snapshot.

Class-leading 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor

In the spirit of Canon's imaging supremacy, the EOS 600D adopts a generous 18-megapixel CMOS (APS-C-sized) sensor that empowers you to take all manner of scenes from vast, breathtaking landscapes to close-up wildlife shots in explicit detail. Having a massive 18-megapixel resolution also means that you can still turn your photos into gallery exhibits even after cropping them.

3-inch wide Vari-Angle clear view LCD monitor

For exceptional recording and playback of images, the EOS 600D employs a crisp 3-inch wide Vari-Angle Clear View LCD monitor that contains over a million dots. The nifty Vari-Angle screen is also a welcome addition for curious shutterbugs looking to discover fresh framing perspectives, as the specially designed hinge allows it to be swivelled in almost any angle.

Scene Intelligent Auto

Fresh out of Canon's factory of innovation is the Scene Intelligent Auto mode, a fully automatic shooting mode that takes total advantage of the EOS Scene Detection System, an integrated system that analyzes every element of a scene including a person's face, and/or the image's brightness, movement, contrast, colour, distance and more. This information is then expertly evaluated by Scene Intelligent Auto to produce beautiful exposures that truly capture the essence of their surroundings.

Body Type Compact SLR
Camera Effective Pixels 18 MP
Screen Size 3 inches
Shutter Speed Range 1/4000 sec - 30 sec
ISO Range 100 - 12800 (w/ boost)
Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S mount
Image Sensor CMOS
Dimensions 133 x 100 x 80 mm (5.24 x 3.94 x 3.15 inches)
Maximum Resolution 5184 x 3456
Minimum Resolution 480 x 480
Aspect Ratio(s) (W:H) 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
Sensor Photo Detectors 18.7 MP
Sensor Size APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm)
Processor Model Digic 4
Auto ISO Yes
White Balance Presets 6
Custom White Balance Yes
Uncompressed Image Format RAW
JPEG Quality Levels Fine, Normal
Digital Zoom Yes (3x - 10x)
Autofocus Features Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous,
  Face Detection ,Live View
Manual Focus Yes
Number of Focus Points 9
Focal Length Multiplier 1.6x
Articulated Screen Fully articulated
Screen Dots 1,040,000
Screen Technology TFT colour LCD, liquid-crystal monitor
Live View Yes
Viewfinder Type Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95 percent
Viewfinder Magnification 0.85x
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Manual Exposure Mode Availability Yes
Scene Modes Availability Yes
Built-in Flash Yes (Pop-up)
Flash Range 13 m
External Flash Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus Sync connector)
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye
Continuous Drive Yes (3.7 fps)
Self-timer Yes (2 sec, 10 sec)
Metering Modes Multi, Center-weighted, Spot, Partial
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 EV (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing +/- 2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing Yes (3 frames in A-B/G-M axis)
Video Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Video Minimum Resolution 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps)
Video Format(s) H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone(s) Yes (Stereo)
Compatible Memory Card(s) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Types of Ports USB 2.0 (1), HDMI mini (1)
Wireless Network Connectivity Yes (EyeFi)
Battery Description Battery Pack
Battery Model/Type Lithium-Ion LP-E8 rechargeable battery and charger
Battery Life 440 (CIPA)
Weight 570 g (incl. Batteries)
Orientation Sensor Yes
Timelapse Recording Yes (by USB cable and PC)