Canon EOS Rebel T3i (with 18-55mm IS II lens) comparison

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Canon EOS Rebel T3i (with 18-55mm IS II lens)

Canon EOS Rebel T3i (with 18-55mm IS II lens)
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Nikon D7000 (Body Only)

Nikon D7000 (Body Only)
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Nikon D5200 (with 18-55mm lens, Black)

Nikon D5200 (with 18-55mm lens, Black)
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Canon EOS Rebel T4i (with 18-135mm STM lens)

Canon EOS Rebel T4i (with 18-135mm STM lens)
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
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Price $599 to $748 at 14 stores $896 to $1,199 at 8 stores Rebate
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    Exp. date: 1/31/2013
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$796 to $799 at 9 stores $999 to $1,369 at 5 stores $599 to $649 at 9 stores
CNET editors' rating
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.5 (4.0 stars)
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.0 (4.0 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.1 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating 4.5 stars out of 15 reviews 4.0 stars out of 39 reviews 5.0 stars out of 1 review 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews 4.5 stars out of 6 reviews
Release date March 07, 2011 October 15, 2010 November 06, 2012 June 06, 2012 June 05, 2012
The Bottom Line For the money, the Canon EOS Rebel T3i is a great choice for dSLR videographers--though the cheaper T2i can still suffice if you don't need the articulated LCD--and it's a solid choice for creative still shooters. But though the image quality and general shooting performance are top-notch, if you're upgrading to capture sports, kids, or pets, the T3i may not be able to keep up. An excellent dSLR for experienced shooters or Nikon professionals looking for a relatively cheap option, the Nikon D7000 delivers on almost all counts, including the company's best shooting design to date. The Nikon D5200 makes a great choice for family and vacation photographers. A fine camera, the Canon EOS Rebel T4i's more expensive 18-135mm STM kit (or body with another STM lens) is the only version that merits an unqualified recommendation. You can probably find better alternatives if you just want a sub-$1,000 dSLR for still photography. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100's compact, elegant design, generally excellent photo quality, bright, fast lens, and speedy performance make a great package if you don't mind spending a little more money.

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Type LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
LCD display - TFT active matrix - 3 in - Color
LCD display - 3 in
LCD display - 3 in
TFT activematrix - Color
LCD display - 3 in
Dimensions (W x D x H) 5.2 in x 3.1 in x 3.9 in
5.2 in x 3 in x 4.1 in
5.1 in x 3.9 in x 3.1 in
5.2 in x 3.1 in x 3.9 in
4 in x 1.4 in x 2.3 in
Lens System 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 II Canon EF-S
Info unavailable 3 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 55 mm - F/3.5-5.6 G ED II Nikon AF-S DX
7.5 x x Zoom lens - 18 mm - 135 mm - F/3.5-5.6 IS STM Canon EF-S
3.6 x x Zoom lens - 10.4 mm - 37.1 mm - F/1.8-4.9
Optical sensor type CMOS
CMOS
CMOS
CMOS
Exmor CMOS
Light sensitivity ISO auto (100-6400)
ISO 100-6400
ISO 12800
ISO auto
ISO 100-25600
ISO 100-6400
ISO 12800
ISO 25600
ISO auto
ISO 100-12800
ISO 25600
ISO auto (100-12800)
ISO 3200
ISO 125
ISO auto (125-6400)
ISO 1600
ISO 800
ISO 200
ISO 6400
ISO 400
Digital zoom Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 14 x
Video capture MOV - 1920 x 1080 -
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H.264 - 1920 x 1080 -
H.264 - 1280 x 720 -
H.264 - 640 x 424 -
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 -
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 -
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H.264 - 1920 x 1080 -
H.264 - 1920 x 1080 -
H.264 - 1280 x 720 -
H.264 - 1280 x 720 -
H.264 - 640 x 424 -
H.264 - 640 x 424 -
MOV - 1920 x 1080 -
MOV - 1920 x 1080 -
MOV - 1920 x 1080 -
MOV - 1280 x 720 -
MOV - 1280 x 720 -
MOV - 640 x 480 -
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AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 -
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 -
AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 -
H.264 - 1440 x 1080 -
H.264 - 640 x 480 -
Battery technology Info unavailable Lithium ion
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable
Weight 18.2 oz
1.5 lbs
17.8 oz
18.3 oz
7.5 oz
Product Type Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
with Movie recording
Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
with Movie recording
Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
with Movie recording
Digital camera - SLR with Live View mode
with Movie recording
Digital camera - Compact
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