Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs Canon EOS 600D

This is a full comparison between the cameras Canon EOS Rebel T2i and Canon EOS 600D. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

These cameras are both manufactured by Canon.

Canon EOS Rebel T2i were released 2010 and Canon EOS 600D was released 2011. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 2010
Canon EOS 600D 2011

Type of camera

Both these cameras are DSLR cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

Both these cameras have the same sorts of sensor (called "APSC") which means that if you compare these cameras side by side the lenses will also have the same experienced focal length. Neither of the cameras has a Full frame sensor which means that you will get a "crop factor" where the camera's sensor size affect the focal length with a multiplier.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6
Canon EOS 600D 80 mm
Canon APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.6

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Camera selection can affect the focal length (Canon)

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Canon EOS Rebel T2i has a 18,7 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Canon EOS 600D has 18 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18,7 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456
Canon EOS 600D 18 MP
17915904 pixels
5184 x 3456

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 100-12800
Canon EOS 600D 100-12800

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS Rebel T2i
Lens compatibility chart for Canon EOS 600D

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Canon EOS Rebel T2i can shoot up to 3,7 pictures per seconds and Canon EOS 600D can shoot up to 3,7 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 3,7
Canon EOS 600D 3,7

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Canon EOS Rebel T2i and Canon EOS 600D can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Canon EOS 600D weighs 570 gr (equal to 1,26 lb) which is 12% heavier than Canon EOS Rebel T2i and its 510 gr (or 1,12 lb).

Camera Weight
Canon EOS Rebel T2i 510 gr
1,12 lb
Canon EOS 600D 570 gr
1,26 lb