I "upgraded" a while back from the Canon T2I to the 60D. I am much happier with the 60D. But I upgraded from T2I or 550D so it is older than the camera's you are considering.

The 60D has some wheather sealing and has more controls and faster shutter.

Check out
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-EOS-650D-vs-Canon_EOS_60D

for a quick comparison of major features.

It is great to be able to share the love for photography with the young ones!

Hi all HH's and Happy New Year.

My FX gear is complete now I want a second body with cropped sensor. I first thought about Fuji but they have no zooms.

My FF camera is Nikon but want to try another brand - Canon for its flip-out screen. I'm trying to decide between 600d 650d 60d but really canot figure it out. Is IQ the same? I know the 60d is more of a semi-pro grade camera with buttons and wheels etc. but I alreadi have the D700 for that. The camera will be used mostly by my daughter.
Please don't answer with other brands: I'm not interested in them.
My choice is between the ones I've written above. I'll use it mostly with zooms like the 18-270 or 70-300 for reach.

Thanks.

P.S. if IQ is the same price is a deal braker for me.

Because coloration of both male and female is the same, unless both are seen together, its difficult to tell, but if they are, the female is noticably larger.

After you download you pics in the computer for PP, you need a side view, like the one you posted, to make the determination. Notice that the corner of the mouth extends beyond the vertical center of the eye. That's a female. The male's never extends beyond the center of the eye.

There are other determining factors, but you need a bird in hand to do the measurements. Naturally, if you're lucky to get a shot of them breeding, you'll know which one is which. :)

Its difficult to tell which is which in the field. Most birders with high powered telescopes and binoculars can't tell the difference.

I hope this helps. Thanks for asking.

-- Gene

Thanks, Curtis. It's actually an Eagle Owl. I think they are part of the horned owl family...but don't quote me on that. They are vey large...can get a wing span of 6 feet.