Canon's most basic DSLR of its generation, the entry point with a 12.2MP sensor.
The Canon EOS 1100D (marketed as the Rebel T3 in North America) was released in February 2011 as Canon's entry-level APS-C DSLR — the smallest and lightest EOS body at the time. It targeted first-time DSLR buyers upgrading from a compact camera. The 12.2MP sensor and 9-point AF provided standard entry-tier performance. Video recording is limited to 720p HD — the 1100D was one of the last Canon EOS bodies not to offer 1080p, as the 600D released simultaneously included full HD.
The 12.2MP APS-C CMOS sensor pairs with the DIGIC 4 processor. The 9-point AF system — with one cross-type centre point — provides reliable acquisition for standard photography. Burst shooting runs at 3fps. Video records at 720p HD maximum — 1080p is not supported. The rear LCD is fixed at 2.7 inches. No weather sealing. Battery life approximately 700 shots using the LP-E10, body weight approximately 495g with battery and card, single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot.
The 1100D's primary practical attribute for used buyers is its size and weight at the entry tier: at approximately 495g with battery it remains one of the lightest Canon APS-C DSLRs available. For a beginner DSLR kit where interchangeable lenses and DSLR-quality stills are the goal, the 1100D provides the standard EF lens mount compatibility at a very low price. The 720p video limit is the clearest specification shortfall compared to the 600D and later entry Canon bodies.
On the used market the EOS 1100D is very affordable as the entry point of Canon EOS DSLRs. Condition checks: shutter count via EXIF, LP-E10 battery health — the LP-E10 is specific to the 1100D/1200D/1300D/4000D series — and overall body condition. The LP-E10 provides the standard 700-shot performance; spares remain available for the large installed base. The EOS 1200D (2014) updated the sensor and added basic Wi-Fi. Compatible with all Canon EF and EF-S lenses.