60D or 700D

[Wayne63]

With tax time coming up I have been thinking about upgrading my camera, at the moment both the 60D and 700D are both under $700 for the body. Would there be any advantage of going for the 60D over the 700D? Looking at all the specs I can't see a hell of a lot of difference.

[Hayaku]

In terms of specs, I think that the 60d is still slightly better than the 700d.

The real advantage i think of the 700d is the newer sensor and the touch screen

[William]

Hard call Wayne, I see you have a 450D so the size will feel the same , For you I'd nearly say the the 700D over the 60D , Way better low light performance , Touch screen and a newer Digi 5 processor , If you had a 30D or 50D it may feel a little small in your hands , The only real difference I could see is that the 60D has a higher shutter speed 1/8000th compared to 1/4000th for the 700D , Both take around 5 f/ps , As I said a hard call :confused013

[Wayne63]

Thanks for the comments guys, I was leaning toward the 700D but was just a bit unsure with both being around the same price

[Redback200]

I'm waiting for tax time too, but I am hoping that the 70D will be released. Specs are just rumor and conjecture at the moment but I am hoping that it will be closer to a 7D rather than 60D. But since your asking about the 700D why not look at the 650D? I have heard that most of the specs are pretty much the same. The 700D has a hybrid auto focus and more scene selection though.

[Wayne63]

I'm waiting for tax time too, but I am hoping that the 70D will be released. Specs are just rumor and conjecture at the moment but I am hoping that it will be closer to a 7D rather than 60D. But since your asking about the 700D why not look at the 650D? I have heard that most of the specs are pretty much the same. The 700D has a hybrid auto focus and more scene selection though.

Thank you for your comments, depends on the tax return (hope its better than the last couple of years) but I like the 700D, have looked at the 650D too so that is still an option

[Hayaku]

And on that note what about 600d? Pretty sure the differences between 600,650 and 700 are mostly minor with the exception of the sensor on the 700.

[outstar79]

Having the 60D I like it but I always want more from it than what it can offer (not great in low light conditions) with I love to shoot all the time! The new processor is definitely a big plus over the 60D. I have a decision to make too, going whole hog for full frame goodness, 5d MkIII or 6D?!!

[unistudent1962]

60D
Dual Control Wheels
Top LCD
Pentaprism
1/8000s
1100 Shot Battery (Claimed)

700D
Single Control Wheel
No Top LCD
Pentamirror
1/4000s
550 Shot Battery (Claimed)
Newer (Better?) Sensor
Digic 5

Have you held both bodies to see which feels better in your hands?
My teenaged daughter just bought a 60D SLK a couple of weeks ago for $712 from DCW for Australian Stock.
I've just looked and the price has gone up to $774.

[Wayne63]

60D
Dual Control Wheels
Top LCD
Pentaprism
1/8000s
1100 Shot Battery (Claimed)

700D
Single Control Wheel
No Top LCD
Pentamirror
1/4000s
550 Shot Battery (Claimed)
Newer (Better?) Sensor
Digic 5

Have you held both bodies to see which feels better in your hands?
My teenaged daughter just bought a 60D SLK a couple of weeks ago for $712 from DCW for Australian Stock.
I've just looked and the price has gone up to $774.



Thanks for pointing out the differences Mark, so many decisions :confused013

[Roosta]

Hay Wayne, here is a good comparo (http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos700d&products=canon_eos60d), not sure if you've looked at this.

For me, they're pretty close, a few differences, but I'd go with the one that feels the best in your hands, and the one with the most easy to reach controls.

Is weather sealing and a faster shutter of a concern? things like that, otherwise what feels the best is your winner.

[Wayne63]

Hay Wayne, here is a good comparo (http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=canon_eos700d&products=canon_eos60d), not sure if you've looked at this.

For me, they're pretty close, a few differences, but I'd go with the one that feels the best in your hands, and the one with the most easy to reach controls.

Is weather sealing and a faster shutter of a concern? things like that, otherwise what feels the best is your winner.

Thank you, very much liking the 700D atm