The Canon 1100D has a perfect size that makes it go unnoticed and perfect for storing in any bag. Battery life: It has a clearly longer battery life than SLR cameras of the same division. The Canon 1100D can withstand about 800 shots on average when others like the Nikon D3200 (a magnificent camera that I am in love with) barely reach 540 shots. Below, we are comparing the Canon 1100D and Canon 550D, both Entry-Level DSLR cameras and they are both created by Canon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and 550D ( 18MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions ( APS-C) . Like more expensive Canon EOS models the 1100D has a metal EF / EF-S lens mount, which means that it can use the full range of Canon EF lenses as well as the designed-for-digital EF-S lenses. Good travel cameras should be small, versatile, and offer good image quality. In this buying guide we've rounded-up several great cameras for travel Canon 1100D (Full Review) 12MP - APS-C Sensor 2.7" Fixed Display ISO 100 - 6400 1280 x 720 video Canon EF/EF-S Mount 495g - 130 x 100 x 78mm Announced April 2011 Additionally referred to as EOS Rebel T3 / EOS Kiss X50 Succeeded the Canon 1000D Renewed by Canon 1200D Canon 1200D (Full Review) 18MP - APS-C Sensor 3" Fixed Display The Canon 1100D is a great camera for those just starting out in DSLR photography, as it is easy to use and has a variety of features that can help you get creative with your shots. The camera is also relatively lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry around and take with you on your travels. yuZizm.