Quote Originally Posted by mistry_111
So the new Canon T3i is announced and will be arriving in March. I am totally confused which one to buy Canon 60D or Canon T3i. I have checked the specification on canon website and they both look very identical? Which one should I buy?

First I will qualify this, because I own neither of these bodies. I did some reading on canon's website and these were the opinions I had with the info I saw and having owned 4 different canon bodies in the last two years.


First take everyones opinion with a grain of salt. You are asking this question in a forum where most people are serious about their hobby, or work. So I think most will recommend the 60D. Had you said 7D then that would have been the one of choice. Only when you start comparing the 7D to the 5D II do you need to start analyzing your shooting style to see which is best.


Two differences I see, and some have mentioned, is that the viewfinder is different on the 60D. These are common cameras at the camera store, I would pick both up and compare side by side what difference that makes. Since they have different mirror systems and the mirror system is used with the AF system, it would make me wonder if the T3i has a cheaper AF system as well.


The second is Faster frame rate of the 60D will be a big plus if you want to shoot action like the kids running around the yard, or sports.


Now one point not so noticeable but I would bet is there. Although this my fall in line with some of my other conspiracy theories. Both have the same sensor, its the same as the one in the 7D. But they do not have the same firmware that runs the camera. What kind of IQ comes out of the camera may not be the same and I will bet the firmware makes this so. I would almost bet if you took the TSi, 60D and 7D and used the exact same lens and took the exact same pic with the exact same set up the three pics are not going to be identical. Each would be better than the lower one in order. Think about it, otherwise why would a person buy the 7D when the cheapest rebel would produce the same results?


If your serious, buy the best you can get. Ask about lenses here as well, the lens does more for your Image Quality than the camera in most cases (probably all).


If you want one that is good at taking pictures of the kids and family, either will do the job very well.