Canon T4i/650D vs 60D Which One To Buy?
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- Опубліковано 7 лют 2025
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You might be watching this review comparison because you are trying to figure which entry level DSLR camera to buy as your first camera or perhaps you have an older DSLR camera that you would like to update like myself since Canon discontinued the T2i. I own a full frame Canon 5D Mark III but I also want a crop sensor camera for many reasons, I would like to upgrade from my older T2i and in this review I am going to see if the Canon T4i/650D or the Canon 60D will be my upgrade for the crop sensor camera.
I had both of these cameras for a month, and shot time lapses actually I shot quite a few of them, I shot concerts, rock climbs, you name it, if I went somewhere I took them both with me. Right off that bat I'm going to tell you I am not seeing much image quality difference between the two cameras. I really had to pixel peep which is some thing I don't like to spend too much time on, but more on that later.
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I don't know why but you look like a super kind guy
This review & comparison is even much more than I expected. And much respect for not prompting people to just buy every single new thing out there and giving people cheaper options. More power to you!
Dave, I know it is a subjective thing but your reviews, your on screen manner and the points that you cover are exactly what I look for in a review. You give relevant information in a easy to digest format so keep doing what you do please :)
Honestly, this was on of the best review videos I've seen for any product, not just cameras. Well done, sir.
One great feature of the 60D is that it's weather sealed. I owe a T4i and am thinking about the 60D as a 2nd body - and especially for light rain shoots. - Caveat: few of my lens are weather sealed.
You're the first person I have seen in a video that knows how to smartly and concisely cut to the chase. Excellent video
But Dave, Dave!! :-) At ISO 6400 I could def see, that the T4i-image had less noise!!
Thanks Dave for your comments. I have a T4i which I enjoy and I have not experienced any 'crashing' moments with the unit at all. One of the things I would like to know is - what camera can rebound from a fall of, say, 3 feet and work the way it used to.
Thank you so much for making this video, I am hoping to get the 60D in 6 months or so and this really helped my research.
Hello from Mauritius!
4 years later, still a brilliant video! Thanks Dave!
can you explain how you recorded this video! I'm so impressed by the quality! can you tell me from camera- lens and lights!
I'm trying to decide between the T4i and the D5200 and have been watching reviews non-stop for weeks. Yours are by far the best -- most thorough, well-produced, and well-delivered. Thanks a lot. I'll try to buy some gear on your site so you can keep doing these.
Imagine if you were accidently comparing the same images from one of the cameras the whole time. lol.
Dave, I'm saying goodbye to my t4i, and upgrading to 6D, wish I watched your videos when I was using my t4i.... guys tune-in, he's got allot of good videos!
very nice share ,thank you .I steel don't underastand, wich one is the best.I have a canon 550D with a 18/135 lens.I a very good camera, thank you once again for your explain.
The Canon Rebel T3i takes the consumer level dSLR a couple steps closer to the mid-level Canon 60D with the addition of the rotating rear LCD screen, remote flash firing, and in-camera processing features. I bought the T2i first, then decided to upgrade to the T3i, buy it on: #amzn.to/1dD9uGD
I have to say... between you, thatNikonGuy and Mr Neumann....you guys have the patience of saints. You guys are very informative and are just providing everyone with a little bit of education and information. Yet some people still think that they are owed something. I've seen a couple people attempt to bait you into arguments and I admire that you don't let certain comments get to you. Keep up the good work. For an amateur, (maybe advanced amateur now), I'm impressed.
So what camera did you use to record this video?
It will be just fine - I have had my T4i and older rebel XT out in all kinds of conditions - just don't let it get soaked but damp, cold, freezing, light rain are all OK.
look up MAGIC LANTERN free software - get that quick focus mode back and shoot video in RAW just like the top of the line dslr's in the canon family - im surprised more people do not use it - you will love it i promise
Thanks. I've been using it and enjoy the benefits.
The Canon Rebel T3i takes the consumer level dSLR a couple steps closer to the mid-level Canon 60D with the addition of the rotating rear LCD screen, remote flash firing, and in-camera processing features. I bought the T2i first, then decided to upgrade to the T3i, buy it on: #amzn.to/1dD9uGD
Dave Dugdale hai dave thx for this video, can you please upload a video of 60d vs 700d, i am strugling badly to select one of these two, please help me with it. NOTE - video auto focus is not big matter for me.
I must say, I looked at a bunch of videos out there for this particular comparison and couldn't find something as close as this in term of quality and details. Subscribed!
Dave, once again you give us a wonderful review. When I saw the 19min mark on the video, the first thing I thought was "wow, how much work did he have for preparing that?". And then there's the quality of everything, with an amazing amount of really important information, explained in a soft but entertaining way. I hope teaching is one of your jobs, 'cause it seems you do it perfectly. All the best!
I'm not gonna lie, your videos don't have as many views as they should considering how accurate, objective, and open you are but at the same time you should be glad because you don't seem to have any negativity in your following. That's something to be excited for. Keep up the good work!
I wasn't even aware of the quick focus mode on my 60D until watching this video. You basically parted clouds for me. Thanks so much.
I began shooting with the 60D and now use an A7 III. It's fun to look back on this video and see just how far camera's have come. I love your comment about the video-af especially :D
Kind Regards from Denmark
Jørgen
and this was 7 years ago imagine what the future will be
Dave, your videos are incredibly informative, easy to understand and insanely well edited. The comparisons you make are crystal clear and you really do separate yourself out from a lot of the rubbish that's on youtube. I can tell you spend a lot of time doing these videos (editing etc) so it's a treat to see someone on youtube that actually does it with passion. Thanks, I'll be subscribing to you (and hopefully trade in my 1100d to a 650d!)
I'm 16 and I am taking photos since I was 12. I watched lots of videos on youtube that helped me to improve my photography. Just wanted to thank you for your nice and helpful videos. I recently got my 60D and after watching this video I'm glad I did that. Have a nice day :)
Well done review. Most reviews we've seen, are not with the actual products, but comments on the specs of the camera's; just giving an opinion from on screen research or on paper. Keep up the good work, we are marking a thumbs up for this review and info. We own a 60D.
sorry for my english.
first of all your review is so user friendly this is what you need if you ara beginner or pro level.
main thing is that you explain step by step.
its priceless!!!
Dave,
You not only have warm and inviting presence on screen, I absolutely love your detailed and fair-minded presentation. Superb supporting graphics and elegant delivery. I'm a great fan today.
Just finished your video course on T4i/650D. Gotta say it made a lot of difference. I feel really comfortable with the camera considering that I only have had it for a week.
Keep up the great work, David!
Being a beginner in SLR photography. The touch screen on the 650D sealed the deal for me.
Thanks for the review.
Hello Dave. My compliments on this great review. Very detailed and one of the best (video-) reviews I have ever seen on the web. Bought the 650D/T4i for my father and suggested your extensive course for it. Great job, keep up the good work.
This is easily the best camera review I've seen anywhere, ever. Thanks for the time you put into this review!
best useful quote ive heard "i dont upgrade on features, i upgrade on image quality" awesome review
Hands down. Best video review for any gadget ever.
Loving your videos. I've been rocking a 30D for so long and I finally upgraded to a used 650D today. It is sad to know that the image sensor hasn't changed since 2009, but I'm excited to finally be able to shoot video, have wireless control over my Speedlite, and be able to fully use apps like DSLR Controller.
The best review I've seen so far. The camera's are extensively used and put to the challenge during the review for us to see. Specs aren't just read out loud and you cover things that matter. I have an old Nikon D50. I really want to replace it.
*Ridiculously* thorough. OMG. Amazing amount of work went into this video. How dare anybody down-vote this?!!
Thanks for uploading. I'm a starting filmmaker and just bought the 650D and asked myself I made the right choice. Thanks to this video I think I did! Like to learn more.
I just got myself a Canon 60D during a black Friday sale on refurbished cameras in Canon's store. I am absolutely pleased with it so far, but I need to get out there to take some real photos. Thanks for the comparison!
you have helpped me soo much, buying my first camera. because of you, i am buying a T4i
Recently purchased t4i (first Dslr) and am so glad I found your videos and website. Thanks. Just wish I had found it prior to purchase. It would have saved me weeks of researching and review comparing, etc. Purchased T4i lesson from your website. Currently more a photography advanced amateur, but here's to hoping for a great new future in video making. Cheers.
I am the 900th person to like this video as I believe that you are doing a GREAT job in explaining the difference to novices likes us the difference between the SLRs. Keep up the great job.
Dave your really good at making reviews as well as photography, I got my T3i after watching one of your comparison. Thank you.
hi from Estonia.
One of the best reviews what i have ever seen.
Dave, your reviews are just great than any one on UA-cam.
We are waiting for your 70D review, coz its a new crop sensor with digic 5+, and I hope you can make good comparison between the image quality between the old crop sensor.
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Thanks Dave your videos have been a big help and shot my first wedding using DSLR's and loved the result. The T4i is my second DSLR and I love it and fits my budget well. Now you can get it for $600 on Amazon and I recommend it as your first DSLR.
One of the best reviews i've ever seen, clear, right to the point, no wasting time! Great job Dave and thank you very much for the time and quality you put on this preview. By the way i'm getting a T4i. I had a T2i and after tree months the screen viewer turned off by itself, send it back and I've got the refound. But after all I really like this camera T4i. Cheers, happy new year!!
Excellent review! I wasn't even looking to buy the cameras, I just found your review to be entertaining!
In a day or two I am still working some new issues out with my new server. Sorry for the delay.
Well done Dave. A used T2i with the EF-S 18-135 is a great first-time DSLR setup. You can currently find this combo in good to excellent condition for around $600 US for both. High quality stills and HD video for a small price. Just take the time to learn how to operate it!
Hi Dave, I keep going back to your videos because of the quality. I'm guessing whatever you do for your day job, that you are very detailed oriented....Great videos.
Just bought this camera and it's amazing 😍 people just don't understand that auto focus on video isn't really needed because otherwise focus puller job role wouldn't exist... everything is done manually when you do a film degree like myself 🖒💯
Thanx for the most saturated reviews Dave! I really appreciate your HUGE Work!
I am a Brazilian going to the US next month and your video has helped to me so much to decide what camera to buy! Thanks a lot! :)
Great comparison. Very informative. I own a 60D myself and I love it to death.
I also want to just point out that the stock music you use at 2:47 is the exact same that we use in the intro video for the church at which I work. Made me grin a little. I actually like it.
Here in Denmark the T4i is called the Canon EOS 650D. It marks the full cirkel in terms of model number from the very first Canon EOS from Canon, the Canon EOS 650 from 1987. I used the analog EOS 650 a lot back then, and it still works.
Tremendous video....you clearly answered any question I may had, or comparison I would've needed. And the video looked fabulous. Keep up the great work, sir, and thanks for your efforts & wisdom!
Dave, I know nothing about cameras... in fact I don't even own one. But I am interested in video quality and production and I have to say, your presentation was so good that I watched the whole video - all 19 minutes, which was a surprise to me! So, thanks, I learned loads. Excellent on every level! Cheers, Mark
Dave, fantastic video comparison and review. Its answered many of my questions, I've used a Canon XA-10 for upwards of a year now, and I've recognized its limitations in terms of cinematic quality and was looking for something that I could stretch some artistic muscle with on a budget. The T4i looks like a fantastic camera for the price, and I can attest to how nice the touch screen is, the XA-10 has the same feature (And UI). This will definitely help with my transition to the path of the DSLR.
This guy does real good reviews on his stuff
So many videos seem to be promoting or reviewing one camera. Your review felt shorter than its duration due how you spoke and compared the cameras. Thank you for this wonderful review! I will check out more.
Thanks for the well rounded review video.
The wife and I are upgrading from an XSi, and recently purchased a T4i. Unsure about its performance, we were wondering if we should have gone 60D.
I find the video autofocusing mode VERY gimmicky, but have not handled a 60D to compare. We also purchased the 40mm 2.8 lens with the camera, and find that it is very imprecise and slow to focus. Much less than impressed with it, and neither our 18-55 or 50mm 1.8 is any better.
Great review! I just ordered a T4i my first DSLR so your review was very helpful and you have a new subscriber.
Wow this is a REALLY great review! I love how in depth you get, and how you explain everything. I subscribed and added this to my favorites. You're now one of my favorite camera guys on UA-cam (:
Thanks Dave! I look forward to viewing more of your videos. I've tried to do my homework on my but found your videos were a huge help!
Very informative and practical for the common user. Just focuses on the realistic factors required for choosing camera which is more value than the nitty gritties of pixel level differences usually talked about much in other reviews that never impact the human eye.
I have been watching quite a few reviews and by far this was one of the best! Great screenshots whilst you commented and great comparison review between the two products. Great work Dave from, from the UK.
Hi Dave:
Thank you so much for your time and effort to make our job easier to finalize our decision. It was a very nice comparison
Hi Dave, thank you so much for this fantastic video, i am looking into upgrading and not sure which to go for with the 650D or the 60D, I have a 1100D (not sure what it's called over the pond, Rebel T3 I think), so for the upgrade, which I am looking at for picture quality, would you say the 650D would be the better choice?
Thanks so much again for this fantastic video.
Your reviews are constantly outstanding! Thank you! Really appreciate your efforts to do them!
Marvelous review Dave! Really considering to buy a T4i but the video focus problem is now beating me to get a 7D. Thanks so much for the review!
THIS REVIEW WAS ONE OF THE BEST I EVER SAW!! LOVELY COMPARISON!
I'm going with the 60D. Mainly because of its build quality.
Very good review. I like that fact that you appear to be unbiased!
Excellent tutorial comparing two great cameras. I have been looking at DSLR cameras for a while and this video was very useful in distinguishing the key features between the two cameras.
I really like the way you tell only and just the truth, what is really going in your mind and your truly thoughts. I am a beginner, I dont have a DSLR, but if I could managed to get enough cash I was thinking in getting the 7D, but after watching your video Im not thinking the same way(I think Im getting more and more confused).
I really loved your timelapse works too, the night scene with the shooting stars amazed me...wow. You've just won another subscriber !
I've found that the rear dial on the 60D is almost reason enough to buy it over the Rebel cameras. SO helpful. I agree that image quality should be priority, but you also have to think about productivity.
Some seemingly small features can make the biggest difference when used in the real world. The rear dial, top LCD, weather resistance, and Kelvin WhiteBalance(Yes!) are some features that make the 60D totally worth it for me.
Oh and Magic Lantern interface on 60D is much better than t2i
Seriously I learn more about cameras in online videos than I could anywhere else
awesome review... Was really bugged with the choice of 60D vs 650D. Thanks Dave for clearing some of the stuff up, esp on the sensor. I use a 450D so this will be a definite upgrade. Thanks again and a great job!
Same dilemma!!!! The 60d and 650d are brilliant cameras in their own ways. I'm leaning more towards the 60d. The only thing holding me back is the possibility of an upcoming replacement.
It is the 3rd link in the description.
👍 I like the way that you explain in detail which helping me
answer someone's question about both cameras
Happy to help
God, that's what i call a professional review and comparaison. Amazing man, thank you!
I truly have to agree with sinetwo, you definately seperate yourself from these other videos that nothing but take up your valuable time. Your videos are very straight forward and clear. I always enjoy watching your videos and for that I subscribed to your channel. You inspire me take better and more photos and learn more about the camera itself. I can't wait till the 7d Mark II comes out cause i'm interested in buying it. I look forward to your next video. Keep up the good videos!!
I got a 60d off eBay. Sadly, I couldn't get an 18-135mm to accompany the wide angle kit lens, but I'm thinking about getting one in the long run. It is definitely worth the upgrade to anyone who's thinking about it, it works great as a telephoto lens.
I might have to give one a try sometime, that would be fun!
650D has better overall video focus with phase detection. Probably the best video focus out of any camera from $500-$1000. T5i Has it but there is no reason to spend more money. The 60D and 70D do not have it. Nikon 5100 and 5200 do not have phase detection they have contrast detection which is slower. If you want your video to consistently stay in focus while shooting get the T4i or T5i.
Hey Dave,
Love your video how-to's and reviews. You are really easy to listen to, make it interesting and informative. Just got a 60D with 18-55mm IS lens and am looking forward to learning and playing around with it.
Agreed. I've been looking everywhere for a review like this and it really helped make a decision.
Great stuff, Dave, very professional. I have been shooting broadcast news (local and national) for many years with the big 20 lb cameras. I recently purchased my first DSLR, the T4i. I love it so far but have much to learn. The STM 18 - 135 lens sold me big time as I love that lens as a b-roll camera, handheld and moving around. The auto focus is slick. The 50 mm 1.8 is a sweet lens for primary interviews with great bokeh. I plan to purchase your video series. Thanks! Mark from Markymarkmedia
Thanks Dave
great comparative.
Can't wait for your T4i getting started guide !
great review Dave, big help for me on either to choose the 60D or the 650D. thank you very much for this review.
Hi Jorge, On the 60D that 24mm end up 38.4mm which does make using it tight sport rather tricky. If you need to go wide you cant! Having said that the lens is so sharp and the image stabilisation is amazing. The glass in this lens is awesome! It is my "for almost everything" lens. The perfect partners for this lens would be the 70-200 f/2.8 mk2 I.S and the Tokina 11mm-16 mm F/2.8 well IMHO that is....
HTH Malc
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Very nice job Dave....You are raising video review bar.
This is really fantastic and useful for me as I'm currently weighing up my options thanks so much for everything mate keep up the fantastic work you are making us all better photographers
I bought the 60D for my B camera to go along with my 5D MK2 mainly for the ability to swap the batteries and the battery accessories. They both use the same batteries.
Rob
Happy New Year! Your vids will help step things up this year. Great Job Dave!
Depends on your budget, I brought my 1st DSLR a while ago and I went for the 60D. I didn't even consider the 1100d or and of the real entry level DSLR's. I did also look at the the 600D/650D too. Some would say that between the two in this video, If you want to get into video, choose the 650D. Where as if you want to get into stills choose the 60D, but you still have the video feature if you want.
Extremely helpful! I just bought the Canon 60D and was wondering if maybe I should've bought the T4i...I do really like the touch screen, but now that I've made my purchase, I think I'll be plenty happy with the 60D. Now I have to save up for some quality lenses! Looking forward to watching more of your videos too! Thank you so very much!
Thanks I appreciate that comment!