QE for canon 100d and 1100d

[eyepod]

Hi would anyone be able to tell me how much of a difference the quantum efficiency of a camera's sensor makes. I am thinking of buying a dslr to start imaging and looking at the specs the QE for the 100d is 43% and for the 1100d is only 36% with this in mind is the 100d the better option.?

Thanks

Jason

[Nigeyboy]

Not sure about the QE , but as a Canon fanatic I can tell you the 100D is the newer model. It has 18mp compared to the 12mp on the 1100D. The 100D is also Canons smallest and lightest DSLR (3oz lighter than the 1100) which is a consideration when imaging.

Of course Megapixelage is not the ‘be all and end all’, and the 1100D is still a very high res camera.

[HighlandBoy]

I have just ordered a 100D astro moded as I already have one and liked the small lightweight size of it. It has the better QE of the two and one of the best in the Canon range for the money.