Canon 650D vs 7D
The Canon EOS 650D (called Canon T4i in some regions) and the Canon EOS 7D are two digital cameras that were revealed to the public, respectively, in June 2012 and September 2009. Both are DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras that are equipped with an APS-C sensor. Both cameras offer a resolution of 17.9 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 650D | Canon 7D | |
Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex | |
Canon EF mount lenses | Canon EF mount lenses | |
17.9 MP, APS-C Sensor | 17.9 MP, APS-C Sensor | |
1080/30p Video | 1080/30p Video | |
ISO 100-12800 (100-25600) | ISO 100-6400 (100-12800) | |
Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder | |
3.0" LCD, 1040k dots | 3.0" LCD, 920k dots | |
Swivel touchscreen | Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) | |
5 shutter flaps per second | 8 shutter flaps per second | |
Not weather sealed | Weathersealed body | |
440 shots per battery charge | 800 shots per battery charge | |
133 x 100 x 79 mm, 575 g | 148 x 111 x 74 mm, 860 g |
Body comparison: Canon 650D vs 7D
The physical size and weight of the Canon 650D and the Canon 7D 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 Canon 7D is notably larger (24 percent) than the Canon 650D. Moreover, the 7D is substantially heavier (50 percent) than the 650D. It is noteworthy in this context that the 7D is splash and dust-proof, while the 650D 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. In this particular case, both cameras feature the same lens mount, so that they can use the same lenses. You can compare the optics available in the Canon EF Lens Catalog.
Concerning battery life, the 650D gets 440 shots out of its LP-E8 battery, while the 7D can take 800 images on a single charge of its LP-E6 power pack.
The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, just select a new right or left comparator from among the camera models in the table. Alternatively, you can also move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.
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 650D» | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.3 oz | 440 | n | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon 7D« | 5.8 in | 4.4 in | 2.9 in | 30.3 oz | 800 | Y | Sep 2009 | 1,699 | - | Canon 7D | ||
Canon 750D« » | 5.2 in | 4.0 in | 3.1 in | 19.6 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2015 | 749 | - | Canon 750D | ||
Canon 760D« » | 5.2 in | 4.0 in | 3.1 in | 19.9 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2015 | 849 | - | Canon 760D | ||
Canon 7D II« » | 5.9 in | 4.4 in | 3.1 in | 32.1 oz | 670 | Y | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | Canon 7D II | |||
Canon 1200D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 16.9 oz | 500 | n | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Canon 70D« » | 5.5 in | 4.1 in | 3.1 in | 26.6 oz | 920 | Y | Jul 2013 | 1,199 | - | Canon 70D | ||
Canon 100D« » | 4.6 in | 3.6 in | 2.7 in | 14.4 oz | 380 | n | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon 100D | ||
Canon 700D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.5 oz | 440 | n | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon 700D | ||
Canon G1 X« » | 4.6 in | 3.2 in | 2.6 in | 18.8 oz | 250 | n | Jan 2012 | 799 | - | Canon G1 X | ||
Canon 600D« » | 5.2 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 20.1 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Canon 1100D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 3.1 in | 17.5 oz | 700 | n | Feb 2011 | 449 | - | Canon 1100D | ||
Canon 60D« » | 5.7 in | 4.2 in | 3.1 in | 26.6 oz | 1100 | Y | Aug 2010 | 1,399 | - | Canon 60D | ||
Canon 550D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 2.4 in | 18.7 oz | 440 | n | Feb 2010 | 699 | - | Canon 550D | ||
Canon 500D« » | 5.1 in | 3.9 in | 2.4 in | 18.3 oz | 400 | n | Mar 2009 | 799 | - | Canon 500D | ||
Canon 5D Mark II« » | 6.0 in | 4.5 in | 3.0 in | 30.0 oz | 850 | Y | Sep 2008 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark II | ||
Canon 50D« » | 5.7 in | 4.3 in | 2.9 in | 29.0 oz | 800 | Y | Aug 2008 | 1,299 | - | Canon 50D | ||
Any camera decision will naturally be influenced heavily by the price. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The 650D was launched at a markedly lower price (by 50 percent) than the 7D, which puts it into a different market segment. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. 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 650D vs 7D
The size of the sensor inside a digital camera is one of the key determinants of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have 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 and have a format factor (sometimes also referred to as "crop factor") of 1.6. Within the spectrum of camera sensors, this places the review cameras among the medium-sized sensor cameras that aim to strike a balance between image quality and portability. Both cameras have a native aspect ratio (sensor width to sensor height) of 3:2.

The two cameras under review do not only share the same sensor size, but also offer an identical resolution of 17.9 megapixels. This similarity in sensor specs implies that both the 650D and the 7D have the same pixel density, as well as the same pixel size. It should, however, be noted that the 650D is much more recent (by 2 years and 9 months) than the 7D, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time.
The 650D has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during video recording.
The Canon EOS 650D has a native sensitivity range from ISO 100 to ISO 12800, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Canon EOS 7D are ISO 100 to ISO 6400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 100-12800..

Since 2007, DXO Mark has published sensor performance measurements that have been derived using a consistent methodology. This service assesses and scores the color depth ("DXO Portrait"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports") of camera sensors, and also publishes an overall camera score. Of the two cameras under consideration, the 7D has a markedly higher DXO score than the 650D (overall score 4 points higher), which will translate into better image quality. The advantage is based on 0.3 bits higher color depth, 0.5 EV in additional dynamic range, and 0.2 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.
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 650D» | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 722 | 62 | Canon 650D | |
Canon 7D« | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.0 | 11.7 | 854 | 66 | Canon 7D | |
Canon 750D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/60p | 22.7 | 12.0 | 919 | 71 | Canon 750D | |
Canon 760D« » | APS-C | 24.0 | 6000 | 4000 | 1080/30p | 22.6 | 12.0 | 915 | 70 | Canon 760D | |
Canon 7D II« » | APS-C | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/60p | 22.4 | 11.8 | 1082 | 70 | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.9 | 11.3 | 724 | 63 | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 70D« » | APS-C | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 1080/30p | 22.5 | 11.6 | 926 | 68 | Canon 70D | |
Canon 100D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.8 | 11.3 | 843 | 63 | Canon 100D | |
Canon 700D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 21.7 | 11.2 | 681 | 61 | Canon 700D | |
Canon G1 X« » | 1.5-inch | 14.2 | 4352 | 3264 | 1080/24p | 21.7 | 10.8 | 644 | 60 | Canon G1 X | |
Canon 600D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 793 | 65 | Canon 600D | |
Canon 1100D« » | APS-C | 12.2 | 4272 | 2848 | 720/30p | 21.9 | 11.0 | 755 | 62 | Canon 1100D | |
Canon 60D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.2 | 11.5 | 813 | 66 | Canon 60D | |
Canon 550D« » | APS-C | 17.9 | 5184 | 3456 | 1080/30p | 22.1 | 11.5 | 784 | 66 | Canon 550D | |
Canon 500D« » | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | 1080/20p | 21.7 | 11.5 | 663 | 63 | Canon 500D | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | Full Frame | 21.0 | 5616 | 3744 | 1080/30p | 23.7 | 11.9 | 1815 | 79 | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 50D« » | APS-C | 15.1 | 4752 | 3168 | - | 21.8 | 11.4 | 696 | 63 | Canon 50D |
Many modern cameras are not only capable of taking still images, but also of capturing video footage. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, and both provide the same movie specifications (1080/30p).
Feature comparison: Canon 650D vs 7D
Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. The 650D and the 7D 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 650D and Canon 7D 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 650D» | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 650D | |
Canon 7D« | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 8.0 | Y | n | Canon 7D | |
Canon 750D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 750D | |
Canon 760D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 760D | |
Canon 7D II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 8000 | 10.0 | Y | n | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 460 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 70D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 8000 | 7.0 | Y | n | Canon 70D | |
Canon 100D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | Y | 4000 | 4.9 | Y | n | Canon 100D | |
Canon 700D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | Y | 4000 | 5.0 | Y | n | Canon 700D | |
Canon G1 X« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 922 | Swivel | n | 4000 | 1.9 | Y | Y | Canon G1 X | |
Canon 600D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | n | 4000 | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon 600D | |
Canon 1100D« » | optical | n | 2.7 | 230 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.0 | Y | n | Canon 1100D | |
Canon 60D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 1040 | swivel | n | 8000 | 5.3 | Y | n | Canon 60D | |
Canon 550D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 1040 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.7 | Y | n | Canon 550D | |
Canon 500D« » | optical | n | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 4000 | 3.4 | Y | n | Canon 500D | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 3.9 | n | n | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 50D« » | optical | Y | 3.0 | 920 | fixed | n | 8000 | 6.3 | Y | n | Canon 50D |
One differentiating feature between the two cameras concerns the touch sensitivity of the rear screen. The 650D has a touchscreen, while the 7D has a conventional panel. Touch control can be particularly helpful, for example, for setting the focus point.
The 650D has an articulated LCD that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in snapping selfies. In contrast, the 7D does not have a selfie-screen.The 650D writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the 7D uses Compact Flash cards.
Connectivity comparison: Canon 650D vs 7D
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 650D and Canon EOS 7D 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 650D» | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 650D | |
Canon 7D« | Y | mono | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 7D | |
Canon 750D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 750D | |
Canon 760D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | Y | - | Canon 760D | |
Canon 7D II« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | Y | mini | 3.0 | - | - | - | Canon 7D II | |
Canon 1200D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1200D | |
Canon 70D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | Y | - | - | Canon 70D | |
Canon 100D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 100D | |
Canon 700D« » | Y | stereo | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 700D | |
Canon G1 X« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon G1 X | |
Canon 600D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 600D | |
Canon 1100D« » | Y | stereo | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 1100D | |
Canon 60D« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 60D | |
Canon 550D« » | Y | stereo | - | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 550D | |
Canon 500D« » | Y | mono | mono | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 500D | |
Canon 5D Mark II« » | Y | mono | mono | Y | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 5D Mark II | |
Canon 50D« » | Y | - | - | - | - | mini | 2.0 | - | - | - | Canon 50D |
Studio photographers will appreciate that the Canon 7D (unlike the 650D) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.
Both the 650D and the 7D have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on eBay. The 7D was replaced by the Canon 7D Mark II, while the 650D was followed by the Canon 700D.
Review summary: Canon 650D vs 7D
So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Canon 650D and the Canon 7D? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.
Advantages of the Canon EOS 650D:
- Better video autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident movie autofocus.
- More detailed LCD: Has a higher resolution rear screen (1040k vs 920k dots).
- More flexible LCD: Has swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
- Fewer buttons to press: Is equipped with a touch-sensitive rear screen to facilitate handling.
- More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
- More compact: Is smaller (133x100mm vs 148x111mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
- Less heavy: Is lighter (by 285g or 33 percent) and hence easier to carry around.
- More affordable: Was introduced into a lower priced category (50 percent cheaper at launch).
- More modern: Reflects 2 years and 9 months of technical progress since the 7D launch.
Reasons to prefer the Canon EOS 7D:
- Better image quality: Scores markedly higher (4 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
- Easier setting verification: Features a control panel on top to check shooting parameters.
- Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (8000/sec vs 4000/sec) to freeze action.
- Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (8 vs 5 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
- Longer lasting: Gets more shots (800 versus 440) 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 September 2009).
If the count of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a measure, the 650D comes out slightly ahead of the 7D (9 : 8 points). However, the relevance of individual strengths will vary across photographers, so that you might want to apply your own weighing scheme to the summary points when reflecting and deciding on a new camera.
In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it says nothing about, for example, the handling, responsiveness, and overall imaging quality of the 650D and the 7D in practical situations. User reviews that are available, for instance, at amazon can sometimes shed light on these issues, but such feedback is all too often partial, inconsistent, and inaccurate.
Expert reviews: Canon 650D vs 7D
This is where reviews by experts come in. The following table reports the overall rankings of the cameras as published by some of the major camera review sites (cameralabs, dpreview, ephotozine, imaging-resource, photographyblog). The detailed reviews can be accessed by clicking on the site logo in the table header.
Camera Model |
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Camera Launch (announced) |
Launch Price (USD) |
Street Price (USD) |
Used Price (USD) |
Camera Model |
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Canon 650D» | HiRec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Jun 2012 | 849 | - | Canon 650D | ||
Canon 7D« | HiRec | 84/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2009 | 1,699 | - | Canon 7D | ||
Canon 750D« » | - | 75/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 749 | - | Canon 750D | ||
Canon 760D« » | Rec | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2015 | 849 | - | Canon 760D | ||
Canon 7D II« » | Rec | 84/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Sep 2014 | 1,799 | Canon 7D II | |||
Canon 1200D« » | Rec | - | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2014 | 449 | - | Canon 1200D | ||
Canon 70D« » | HiRec | 83/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | Jul 2013 | 1,199 | - | Canon 70D | ||
Canon 100D« » | Rec | 78/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | Mar 2013 | 549 | - | Canon 100D | ||
Canon 700D« » | - | 76/100 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2013 | 649 | - | Canon 700D | ||
Canon G1 X« » | Rec | 76/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Jan 2012 | 799 | - | Canon G1 X | ||
Canon 600D« » | rev | 77/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 599 | - | Canon 600D | ||
Canon 1100D« » | 80/100 | 69/100 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2011 | 449 | - | Canon 1100D | ||
Canon 60D« » | Rec | 79/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2010 | 1,399 | - | Canon 60D | ||
Canon 550D« » | HiRec | 77/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Feb 2010 | 699 | - | Canon 550D | ||
Canon 500D« » | HiRec | 74/100 | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Mar 2009 | 799 | - | Canon 500D | ||
Canon 5D Mark II« » | 91/100 | 79/100 | 4/5 | 5/5 | - | Sep 2008 | 3,499 | - | Canon 5D Mark II | ||
Canon 50D« » | HiRec | HiRec | 4.5/5 | 5/5 | 4.5/5 | Aug 2008 | 1,299 | - | Canon 50D |
The above review scores should be interpreted with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. Thus, a score needs to be put into the context of the launch date and the launch price of the camera, and comparing ratings of very distinct cameras or ones that are far apart in terms of their release date have little meaning. Also, please note that some of the review sites have changed their methodology and reporting over time.
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Specifications: Canon 650D vs Canon 7D
Camera Model | Canon 650D | Canon 7D |
Camera Type | Digital single lens reflex | Digital single lens reflex |
Camera Lens | Canon EF mount lenses | Canon EF mount lenses |
Launch Date | June 2012 | September 2009 |
Launch Price | USD 849 | USD 1699 |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Format | APS-C Sensor | APS-C Sensor |
Sensor Size | 22.3 x 14.9 mm | 22.3 x 14.9 mm |
Sensor Area | 332.27 mm2 | 332.27 mm2 |
Sensor Diagonal | 26.8 mm | 26.8 mm |
Crop Factor | 1.6x | 1.6x |
Sensor Resolution | 17.9 Megapixels | 17.9 Megapixels |
Image Resolution | 5184 x 3456 pixels | 5184 x 3456 pixels |
Pixel Pitch | 4.31 μm | 4.31 μm |
Pixel Density | 5.39 MP/cm2 | 5.39 MP/cm2 |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | Anti-Alias filter |
Movie Capability | 1080/30p Video | 1080/30p Video |
ISO Setting | 100-12800 ISO | 100-6400 ISO |
ISO Boost | 100-25600 ISO | 100-12800 ISO |
Image Processor | DIGIC 5 | DIGIC 4 (Dual) |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 62 | 66 |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 21.7 | 22.0 |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 11.2 | 11.7 |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 722 | 854 |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Optical viewfinder | Optical viewfinder |
Viewfinder Field of View | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.53x | 0.63x |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | Control Panel |
LCD Framing | Live View | Live View |
Rear LCD Size | 3.0 inch | 3.0 inch |
LCD Resolution | 1040k dots | 920k dots |
LCD Attachment | Swivel screen | Fixed screen |
Touch Input | Touchscreen | no Touchscreen |
Shooting Specs | ||
Autofocus System | Phase-detect AF | Phase-detect AF |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous Shooting | 5 shutter flaps/s | 8 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 |
Microphone Port | External MIC port | External MIC port |
Wifi Support | no Wifi | no Wifi |
Body Specs | ||
Environmental Sealing | Not weather sealed | Weathersealed body |
Battery Type | LP-E8 power pack | LP-E6 power pack |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 440 shots per charge | 800 shots per charge |
Body Dimensions |
133 x 100 x 79 mm (5.2 x 3.9 x 3.1 in) |
148 x 111 x 74 mm (5.8 x 4.4 x 2.9 in) |
Camera Weight | 575 g (20.3 oz) | 860 g (30.3 oz) |
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