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Canon 1100D vs Canon 1000D Comparison

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Canon 1100D

12 MP | APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Canon 1100D vs Canon 1000D Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing 1100D and 1000D, two Entry-Level DSLR cameras by Canon. Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Canon 1100D has a 12.0 MP and Canon 1000D has a 10.0 MP resolution. Canon 1100D was introduced to market in April 2011 and Canon 1000D was launched in July 2008. As you can see, 1000D is 3 years older than 1100D. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

1100D and 1000D are members of Canon's Rebel series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Canon Rebel Series History
Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
Canon T8i
  
2020 24.0MP - APS-C 7.5 fps 131 x 103 x 76mm 515g
Canon SL3
  
2019 24.0MP - APS-C 5.0 fps 122 x 93 x 70mm 449g
Canon 4000D
  
2018 18.0MP - APS-C 3.0 fps 129 x 102 x 77mm 436g
Canon T7
  
2018 24.0MP - APS-C 3.0 fps 129 x 101 x 78mm 475g
Canon SL2
  
2017 24.0MP - APS-C 5.0 fps 122 x 93 x 70mm 453g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Canon 1100D Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2011-04-13
  • 12MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 2.7" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 495g. 130 x 100 x 78 mm
  • Also known as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50
  • Replaced Canon EOS 1000D Compare

Canon 1000D Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2008-07-22
  • 10MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 2.5" Fixed Type Screen
  • Optical (pentamirror) viewfinder
  • 3 fps continuous shooting
  • No Video Mode
  • 502g. 126 x 98 x 65 mm
  • Also known as EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital

Canon 1100D was replaced by Canon EOS 1200D. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Canon EOS 1200D vs Canon EOS 1100D (EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50)
Canon EOS 1200D vs Canon EOS 1000D (EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Canon EOS 1100D over Canon EOS 1000D
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
12 MP vs 10 MP 19% more pixels
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
9 vs 7 2 more focus points
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.5" 0.2 inches larger display
Battery Life
700 shots vs 500 shots 200 more frames with a single charge
Weight
495 g vs 502 g 7 g lighter
Dynamic Range
11.0 vs 10.9 higher dynamic range
Low Light ISO
755 vs 719 better High ISO performance
Max Video Resolution
1280 x 720 vs None Higher Resolution Video
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR


Reasons to choose Canon EOS 1000D over Canon EOS 1100D
Viewfinder Magnification
0.51x vs 0.5x Larger Viewfinder
Flash Coverage
13.0m vs 9.2m 3.8m longer range
Color Depth
22.0 vs 21.9 higher color depth
Sensor Pixel Area
32.60µm2 vs 27.00µm2 20% larger pixel area

Common Strengths of Canon EOS 1100D and Canon EOS 1000D
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Optical) vs Yes (Optical) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Common Weaknesses of Canon EOS 1100D and Canon EOS 1000D
In-body Image Stabilization
No vs No No Built-in stabilization
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
LCD Screen Size
2.7" vs 2.5" Small display
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 230k dots Low resolution screens
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Optical Viewfinder Type
Pentamirror vs Pentamirror not as bright as Pentaprism Viewfinders
AF Micro Adjustment (Fine Tune)
No vs No no option to fine tune Auto focus
Canon 1100D vs Canon 1000D: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon 1100D has external dimensions of 130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.12 x 3.94 x 3.07″) and weighs 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz) (including batteries). Canon 1000D has external dimensions of 126 x 98 x 65 mm (4.96 x 3.86 x 2.56″) and weighs 502 g (1.11 lb / 17.71 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D. Canon 1000D is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 2mm shorter and 13mm thinner than Canon 1100D.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 1000D Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 1000D Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D.
Canon 1100D vs Canon 1000D Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon 1100D is 7g lighter than the Canon 1000D but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D have the same Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and APS-C sized sensors, lenses will not be a differentiator on total size of the system.

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Canon EOS 1100D (EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50) nor Canon EOS 1000D (EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital) provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top DSLR Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Canon 1100D's 2.7" LCD screen is slightly larger than Canon 1000D's 2.5" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Canon 1100D vs Canon 1000D: Sensor Comparison

Canon 1100D has a 12.0MP APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Digic 4 processor. On the other hand, Canon 1000D has a 10.0MP APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the 1100D and 1000D sensor size comparison.

Canon 1100D vs Canon 1000D Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D Cameras


Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Canon 1000D has 20% larger pixel area (32.60µm2 vs 27.00µm2) compared to Canon 1100D, it has larger pixel area to collect light hence potential to have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

DxOMark Sensor Scores
At Camera Decision, we also look at Dxo Mark sensors when available as we think it is a good indicator of image quality.
Model Overall Color Depth Dynamic Range Low-light ISO
Canon 1100D 62 21.9 bits 11.0 Evs 755 ISO
Canon 1000D 62 22.0 bits 10.9 Evs 719 ISO
Canon 1100D vs Canon 1000D Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D have the same Canon EF/EF-S lens mount and currently there are 326 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 112 lenses with Image stabilization for Canon EF/EF-S mount.

Lens Type # of Canon 1100D Lenses # of Canon 1000D Lenses
Standard Zoom 40 40
Standard Prime 19 19
Wideangle Zoom 37 37
Wideangle Prime 49 49
Telephoto Zoom 58 58
Telephoto Prime 43 43
SuperZoom 28 28
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 7 7
Macro Prime 28 28
Perspective Control Prime 16 16
Telephoto Mirror Prime 1 1
TOTAL 326 326

Here are some of the most popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses on Camera Decision:

Popular Canon EF/EF-S Mount Lenses for 1100D and 1000D
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 II
35mm FF 130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM Lens Canon EF 24-105mm f4L IS USM
35mm FF 670gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.8 STM
35mm FF 159gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM Lens Canon EF-S 10-18mm f4.5-5.6 IS STM
APS-C / DX 240gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM Lens Canon EF 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM
35mm FF 630gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye Lens Canon EF 15mm f2.8 Fisheye
35mm FF 330gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM Lens Canon EF 50mm f1.4 USM
35mm FF 290gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM Lens Canon EF 40mm f2.8 STM
35mm FF 130gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Canon 1100D for Portrait Photography

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Canon 1000D for Portrait Photography

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Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Canon 1100D for Street Photography

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Canon 1000D for Street Photography

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Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
No Image Stabilization
Large Body
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Canon 1100D for Sports Photography

GOOD

Canon 1000D for Sports Photography

GOOD
Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
1 Cross Type Focus sensors
Good Battery Life: 700 shots
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
9 Focus Points
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Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
No Image Stabilization
Slow Continuous Shooting: 3.0fps
Environmental Sealings
7 Focus Points
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Canon 1100D for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Canon 1000D for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Large Body
495g
Body Thickness 78mm
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Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Large Body
502g
Body Thickness 65mm
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Canon 1100D for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon 1000D for Landscape Photography

POOR
Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Large APS-C (22.2 x 14.8 mm) sensor
Live-view
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Canon 1100D vs Canon 1000D: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Canon 1100D and Canon 1000D scores compare:

Canon 1100D
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #54 out of 78 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #401 out of 1223 in all Cameras
Canon 1000D
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #62 out of 78 in Compact SLR cameras
Ranked #526 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Canon 1100D is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Canon 1000D in all criteria except one: Portability. But the size difference between these cameras are negligible in real world so it is not a big disadvantage for Canon 1100D.

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Canon 1000D vs Canon 1100D Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Canon EOS 1100D Canon EOS 1000D
Brand Canon Canon
Announced 2011-04-13 2008-07-22
Body Type Compact SLR Compact SLR
Sensor
Type CMOS CMOS
Size APS-C APS-C
Dimensions 22.2 x 14.8 mm 22.2 x 14.8 mm
Area 328.56mm2 328.56mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 4272 x 2848 3888 x 2592
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 1,600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 9 7
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Canon EF/EF-S Canon EF/EF-S
Number of Available Lenses 326 326
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.5x 0.51x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization No No
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 9.20 m 13.00 m (ISO 100)
Max Flash Sync 1/200s 1/200s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 3.0 fps 3.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 None
Video Formats H.264, Motion JPEG n/a
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Eye-Fi Connected None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 495g 502g
Dimensions 130 x 100 x 78mm 126 x 98 x 65mm
Battery Life 700 shots 500 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 62 62
DxO Color Depth 21.9 22.0
DxO Dynamic Range 11.0 10.9
DxO Low Light ISO 755 719
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