Canon 1100D vs Nikon D300
The Canon EOS 1100D (called Canon T3 in some regions) and the Nikon D300 are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in February 2011 and August 2007. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are equipped with an APS-C sensor. Both cameras offer a resolution of 12.2 megapixels. Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their sensors, their features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.
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Canon 1100D | Nikon D300 | |
Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Nikon F mount lenses | |
12.2 MP, APS-C Sensor | 12.2 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
720/30p Video | no Video | |
ISO 100-6400 | ISO 200-3200 (100-6400) | |
Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | |
2.7" LCD, 230k dots | 3.0" LCD, 922k dots | |
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | |
3 shutter flaps per second | 6 shutter flaps per second | |
Not weather sealed | Weathersealed body | |
700 shots per battery charge | 1000 shots per battery charge | |
130 x 100 x 78 mm, 495 g | 147 x 114 x 74 mm, 925 g |
Body comparison: Canon 1100D vs Nikon D300
The physical size and weight of the Canon 1100D and the Nikon D300 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth measures are rounded to the nearest millimeter.



If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Nikon D300 is notably larger (29 percent) than the Canon 1100D. Moreover, the D300 is substantially heavier (87 percent) than the 1100D. It is noteworthy in this context that the D300 is splash and dust-proof, while the 1100D does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.
The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete since they do not consider the interchangeable lenses that both of these cameras require. Yet, since both cameras are based around an APS-C sensor, their respective lenses will tend to have similar dimensions and heft. You can compare the optics available for the two cameras in the Canon EF Lens Catalog (1100D) and the Nikon Lens Catalog (D300).
Concerning battery life, the 1100D gets 700 shots out of its LP-E10 battery, while the D300 can take 1000 images on a single charge of its EN-EL3e power pack.
The table below summarizes the key physical specs of the two cameras alongside a broader set of comparators. In case you want to display and compare another camera duo, just click on the right or left arrow next to the camera that you would like to inspect. Alternatively, you can also use the CAM-parator to select your camera combination among a larger number of options.
Camera Model |
Camera Width |
Camera Height |
Camera Depth |
Camera Weight |
Battery Life (CIPA) |
Weather Sealing (yes/no) |
Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1100D» | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 17.5 oz | 700 | n | Feb 2011 | 449 | - | Canon 1100D | ||
Nikon D300« | 5.8 in | 4.5 in | 2.9 in | 32.6 oz | 1000 | Y | Aug 2007 | 1,799 | - | Nikon D300 | ||
Canon 2000D« » | 5.1 in | 4.0 in | 3.1 in | 16.8 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2018 | 449 | Canon 2000D | |||
Canon 4000D« » | 5.1 in | 4.0 in | 3.0 in | 15.4 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2018 | 399 | Canon 4000D | |||
Canon 1200D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 16.9 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Canon 650D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.3 oz | 440 | n | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon G1 X« » | 4.6 in | 3.2 in | 2.6 in | 18.8 oz | 250 | n | Jan 2012 | 799 | - | Canon G1 X | ||
Canon SX50« » | 4.8 in | 3.4 in | 4.2 in | 21.0 oz | 315 | n | Sep 2012 | 429 | - | Canon SX50 | ||
Canon 600D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.1 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Canon 550D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 2.4 in | 18.7 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2010 | 699 | - | Canon 550D | ||
Canon 450D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 2.4 in | 18.5 oz | 500 | n | Jan 2008 | 799 | - | Canon 450D | ||
Canon 1000D« » | 5.0 in | 3.9 in | 2.6 in | 17.7 oz | 500 | n | Jun 2008 | 449 | - | Canon 1000D | ||
Nikon D7000« » | 5.2 in | 4.1 in | 3.0 in | 27.5 oz | 1050 | Y | Sep 2010 | 1,499 | - | Nikon D7000 | ||
Nikon D300S« » | 5.8 in | 4.5 in | 3.2 in | 33.1 oz | 950 | Y | Jul 2009 | 1,799 | - | Nikon D300S | ||
Nikon D700« » | 5.8 in | 4.8 in | 3.0 in | 37.9 oz | 1000 | Y | Jul 2008 | 2,999 | - | Nikon D700 | ||
Nikon D2Xs« » | 6.2 in | 5.9 in | 3.4 in | 44.2 oz | 3800 | Y | Jun 2006 | 4,699 | - | Nikon D2Xs | ||
Nikon D200« » | 5.8 in | 4.4 in | 2.9 in | 32.5 oz | 400 | Y | Nov 2005 | 1,699 | - | Nikon D200 | ||
Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The retail prices at the time of the camera’s release place the model in the market relative to other models in the producer’s line-up and the competition. The 1100D was launched at a markedly lower price (by 75 percent) than the D300, which puts it into a different market segment. Normally, street prices remain initially close to the MSRP, but after a couple of months, the first discounts appear. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.
Sensor comparison: Canon 1100D vs Nikon D300
The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. All other things equal, a large sensor will have larger individual pixel-units that offer better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.
Both cameras under consideration feature an APS-C sensor, but their sensors differ slightly in size. The sensor area in the D300 is 15 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have format factors, respectively, of 1.6 (1100D) and 1.5. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.
Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors.

Even though the D300 has a larger sensor, both cameras offer the same resolution of 12.2 megapixels. This implies that the D300 has a lower pixel density and larger individual pixels (with a pixel pitch of 5.53μm versus 5.15μm for the 1100D), which gives it a potential advantage in terms of light gathering capacity. It should, however, be noted that the 1100D is much more recent (by 3 years and 5 months) than the D300, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that at least partly compensate for the smaller pixel size.
The Canon EOS 1100D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 6400 The corresponding ISO settings for the Nikon D300 are ISO 200 to ISO 3200, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-6400..

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the D300 has a markedly higher DXO score than the 1100D (overall score 5 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 0.2 bits higher color depth, 1 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.2 stops of reduced low light sensitivity. The following table provides an overview of the physical sensor characteristics, as well as the sensor quality measurements for a selection of comparators.
Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1100D» | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | 720/30p | 21.9 | 11.0 | 755 | 62 | Canon 1100D | |
Nikon D300« | APS-C | 12.2 | 4288 | 2848 | - | 22.1 | 12.0 | 679 | 67 | Nikon D300 | |
Canon 2000D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.6 | 11.9 | 1009 | 71 | Canon 2000D | |
Canon 4000D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.4 | 695 | 63 | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 1200D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.3 | 724 | 63 | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 650D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | Canon 650D | |
Canon G1 X« » | 1.5-inch | 14.2 | 4352 | 3264 | 1080/24p | 21.7 | 10.8 | 644 | 60 | Canon G1 X | |
Canon SX50« » | 1/2.3 | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/24p | 20.3 | 11.2 | 179 | 47 | Canon SX50 | |
Canon 600D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 793 | 65 | Canon 600D | |
Canon 550D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 784 | 66 | Canon 550D | |
Canon 450D« » | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | - | 21.9 | 10.8 | 692 | 61 | Canon 450D | |
Canon 1000D« » | APS-C | 10.1 | 3888 | 2592 | - | - | - | - | - | Canon 1000D | |
Nikon D7000« » | APS-C | 16.1 | 4928 | 3264 | 10800/24p | 23.5 | 13.9 | 1167 | 80 | Nikon D7000 | |
Nikon D300S« » | APS-C | 12.2 | 4288 | 2848 | 720/24p | 22.5 | 12.2 | 787 | 70 | Nikon D300S | |
Nikon D700« » | Full Frame | 12.1 | 4256 | 2832 | - | 23.5 | 12.2 | 2303 | 80 | Nikon D700 | |
Nikon D2Xs« » | APS-C | 12.2 | 4288 | 2848 | - | 22.2 | 10.9 | 489 | 59 | Nikon D2Xs | |
Nikon D200« » | APS-C | 10.0 | 3872 | 2592 | - | 22.3 | 11.5 | 583 | 64 | Nikon D200 |
Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The 1100D indeed provides movie recording capabilities, while the D300 does not. The highest resolution format that the 1100D can use is 720/30p.
Feature comparison: Canon 1100D vs Nikon D300
Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 1100D and the D300 are similar in the sense that both have an optical viewfinder. The latter is useful for getting a clear image for framing even in brightly lit environments. The table below summarizes some of the other core capabilities of the Canon 1100D and Nikon D300 in connection with corresponding information for a sample of similar cameras.
Camera Model |
Viewfinder (Type or '000 dots) |
Control Panel (yes/no) |
LCD Size (inch) |
LCD Resolution ('000 dots) |
LCD Attach- ment |
Touch Screen (yes/no) |
Shutter speed (1/sec) |
Shutter flaps (1/sec) |
Built-in Flash (yes/no) |
Built-in Image Stab |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1100D» | optical | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 1100D | |
Nikon D300« | optical | Y | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 8000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Nikon D300 | |
Canon 2000D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 2000D | |
Canon 4000D« » | optical | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 1200D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 650D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 650D | |
Canon G1 X« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | Swivel | n | 4000 | 1.9 | Y | Y | Canon G1 X | |
Canon SX50« » | 202 | n | 3.0 | 461 | swivel | n | 2000 | 2.2 | Y | Y | Canon SX50 | |
Canon 600D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | n | 4000 | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon 600D | |
Canon 550D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon 550D | |
Canon 450D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.5 | Y | n | Canon 450D | |
Canon 1000D« » | optical | n | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 1000D | |
Nikon D7000« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 921 | fixed | n | 8000 | 6.0 | Y | n | Nikon D7000 | |
Nikon D300S« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 7.0 | Y | n | Nikon D300S | |
Nikon D700« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 922 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.0 | Y | n | Nikon D700 | |
Nikon D2Xs« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | n | n | Nikon D2Xs | |
Nikon D200« » | optical | Y | 2.5 | 230 | fixed | n | 8000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Nikon D200 |
One feature that is present on the D300, but is missing on the 1100D is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.
The 1100D writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the D300 uses Compact Flash cards.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 1100D vs Nikon D300
For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Canon EOS 1100D and Nikon D300 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.
Camera Model |
Hotshoe Port |
Internal Microphone |
Internal Speaker |
Microphone Port |
Headphone Port |
HDMI Port |
USB Type |
WiFi Support |
NFC Support |
Bluetooth Support |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1100D» | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1100D | |
Nikon D300« | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D300 | |
Canon 2000D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 2000D | |
Canon 4000D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 4000D | |
Canon 1200D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 650D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 650D | |
Canon G1 X« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon G1 X | |
Canon SX50« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon SX50 | |
Canon 600D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 600D | |
Canon 550D« » | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 550D | |
Canon 450D« » | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 450D | |
Canon 1000D« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1000D | |
Nikon D7000« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D7000 | |
Nikon D300S« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D300S | |
Nikon D700« » | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D700 | |
Nikon D2Xs« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D2Xs | |
Nikon D200« » | Y | - | - | - | - | - | 2.0 | - | - | - | Nikon D200 |
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon D300 (unlike the 1100D) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 1100D and the D300 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The D300 was replaced by the Nikon D300S, while the 1100D was followed by the Canon 1200D.
Review summary: Canon 1100D vs Nikon D300
So what is the bottom line? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 1100D and the Nikon D300? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

Advantages of the Canon EOS 1100D:
- Broader imaging potential: Can record not only still images but also 720/30p movies.
- More compact: Is smaller (130x100mm vs 147x114mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
- Less heavy: Is lighter (by 430g or 46 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (75 percent cheaper at launch).
- More modern: Reflects 3 years and 5 months of technical progress since the D300 launch.

Reasons to prefer the Nikon D300:
- Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (5 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
- More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (1 EV of extra DR).
- Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
- Larger screen: Has a bigger rear LCD (3.0" vs 2.7") for image review and settings control.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (922k vs 230k dots).
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 4000/sec) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (6 vs 3 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Longer lasting: Gets more shots (1000 versus 700) out of a single battery charge.
- Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
- Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
- More heavily discounted: Has been around for much longer (launched in August 2007).
If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the D300 is the clear winner of the contest (11 : 5 points). However, the pertinence of the various camera strengths will differ across photographers, so that you might want to weigh individual camera traits according to their importance for your own imaging needs before making a camera decision.
In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras is instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it remains incomplete and does no justice, for example, to the way the 1100D or the D300 handle or perform in practice. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.
Expert reviews: Canon 1100D vs Nikon D300
This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The table below summarizes the assessments of some of the best known camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). You can find the full text of the reviews by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 1100D» | 80/100 | 69/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 449 | - | Canon 1100D | ||
Nikon D300« | HiRec | HiRec | 5/5 | rev | 4.5/5 | Aug 2007 | 1,799 | - | Nikon D300 | ||
Canon 2000D« » | rev | - | 3.5/5 | - | 3.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 449 | Canon 2000D | |||
Canon 4000D« » | rev | - | 3.5/5 | - | 3.5/5 | Feb 2018 | 399 | Canon 4000D | |||
Canon 1200D« » | Rec | - | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Canon 650D« » | HiRec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon G1 X« » | Rec | 76/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2012 | 799 | - | Canon G1 X | ||
Canon SX50« » | HiRec | 72/100 | 4.5/5 | - | 4.5/5 | Sep 2012 | 429 | - | Canon SX50 | ||
Canon 600D« » | rev | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Canon 550D« » | HiRec | 77/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2010 | 699 | - | Canon 550D | ||
Canon 450D« » | HiRec | HiRec | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2008 | 799 | - | Canon 450D | ||
Canon 1000D« » | 82/100 | HiRec | 3.5/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2008 | 449 | - | Canon 1000D | ||
Nikon D7000« » | - | 80/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2010 | 1,499 | - | Nikon D7000 | ||
Nikon D300S« » | HiRec | 82/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jul 2009 | 1,799 | - | Nikon D300S | ||
Nikon D700« » | 89/100 | HiRec | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jul 2008 | 2,999 | - | Nikon D700 | ||
Nikon D2Xs« » | - | - | - | rev | - | Jun 2006 | 4,699 | - | Nikon D2Xs | ||
Nikon D200« » | HiRec | HiRec | rev | 5/5 | - | Nov 2005 | 1,699 | - | Nikon D200 |
The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings were established in reference to similarly priced cameras that were available in the market at the time of the review. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.
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Specifications: Canon 1100D vs Nikon D300
Camera Model | Canon 1100D | Nikon D300 |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Nikon F mount lenses |
Launch Date | February 2011 | August 2007 |
Launch Price | USD 449 | USD 1799 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 22.0 x 14.7 mm | 23.6 x 14.7 mm |
Sensor Area | 323.4 mm2 | 372.88 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 26.5 mm | 28.4 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.5x |
Sensor Resolution | 12.2 Megapixels | 12.2 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 4272 x 2848 pixels | 4288 x 2848 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 5.15 μm | 5.53 μm |
Pixel Density | 3.76 MP/cm2 | 3.28 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 720/30p Video | no Video |
ISO Setting | 100-6400 ISO | 200-3200 ISO |
ISO Boost | no Enhancement | 100-6400 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC 4 | EXPEED |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 62 | 67 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.9 | 22.1 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.0 | 12.0 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 755 | 679 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.50x | 0.63x |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | Control Panel |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 2.7 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | Fixed screen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Phase-detect AF |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous Shooting | 3 shutter flaps/s | 6 shutter flaps/s |
Fill Flash | Build-in Flash | Build-in Flash |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | CF cards |
Second Storage Option | Single card slot | Single card slot |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | Hotshoe |
Studio Flash | no PC Sync | PC Sync socket |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
HDMI Port | mini HDMI | mini HDMI |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | no Wifi |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Not weather sealed | Weathersealed body |
Battery Type | LP-E10 power pack | EN-EL3e power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 700 shots per charge | 1000 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
130 x 100 x 78 mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in) |
147 x 114 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.5 x 2.9 in) |
Camera Weight | 495 g (17.5 oz) | 925 g (32.6 oz) |
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