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Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, the ability to adjust the sharpness of the finished image. Support for 4K video recording, phase detection autofocus works in video mode. GPS module. Wi-Fi and NFC support. Extended information in the viewfinder.
Camera typedigital mirrordigital mirror
DxOMark rating9181
Sensor
Sensor
CMOS (CMOS) /digic 6+ processor/
CMOS (CMOS)
Sensor size
full frame /36 x 24 mm/
full frame /36 x 24 mm/
Total MP3223.4
Effective MP number3022.3
Maximum image size6720x4480 px5760x3840 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)
100-32000 /extended to ISO 50-102400/
100-25600 /extended - 51200 and 102400/
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
Lens
Mount (bayonet)Canon EFCanon EF
Manual focus
Image stabilizationis absentis absent
Photo shooting
Number of scene programs7
Frames per series (RAW)18 шт
HDR
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto bracketing
 /± 3 (2, 3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)/
 /+/- 3.0 EV/
Exposure modes
auto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
auto
shutter priority
aperture priority
manual mode
Metering system
point
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
point
centre-weighted
sensor (estimated)
Video recording
Full HD (1080)1920x1080 px 60 fps
Ultra HD (4K)3840x2160 px 30 fps
File recording formatsMPEG-4, MJPEGH.264
Manual video focus
Maximum video length
 
time limit /29 min. 59 sec./
Connection ports
HDMI v 1.4
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
mini HDMI v 1.4
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modes
one shot
tracking
in face
by smile
one shot
tracking
 
 
Focus points61 шт61 шт
Touch focus
Front / back adjustment
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (pentaprism)optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder crop0.71 x0.71 x
Frame coverage100 %100 %
Shutter speed30 - 1/8000 с
30 - 1/8000 с /flash sync: 1/200 sec/
Continuous shooting7 fps6 fps
Shutter typemechanicalmechanical
Screen
Screen size3.2 ''3.2 ''
Screen resolution1620 thousand pixels1040 thousand pixels
Touch screen
Additional screen
Memory and communications
2 card slots
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXC, CompactFlashSD, SDHC, SDXC, CompactFlash
Communications
GPS
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
NFC
smartphone control
 
 
 
 
 
Flash
Built-in flash
External flash connect
Power source
Power source
battery
battery
Battery modelLP-E6NLP-E6, BG-E11, MK-5D3
Shots per charge900 шт950 шт
General
Charger modelLC-E6
Underwater box modelWP-S10
Console/synchronizer modelST-E2
Materialmagnesium alloymagnesium alloy
Protectiondustproof, waterproofdustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)151х116х76 mm152x116x76 mm
Weight890 g950 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogaugust 2016march 2012

DxOMark rating

The result shown by the camera in the DxOMark ranking.

DxOMark is one of the most popular and respected resources for expert camera testing. According to the test results, the camera receives a certain number of points; The more points, the higher the final score.

Total MP

The total number of individual light sensitive dots (pixels) provided in the camera's sensor. Denoted in megapixels - millions of pixels.

The total number of MPs, as a rule, is greater than the number of megapixels from which the frame is directly built (for more details, see "Effective number of MPs"). This is due to the presence of service areas on the matrix. In general, this parameter is more of a reference than practically significant: a larger total number of MPs with the same size and effective resolution means a slightly smaller size of each pixel, and, accordingly, an increased likelihood of noise (especially at high ISO values).

Effective MP number

The number of pixels (megapixels) of the matrix directly involved in the construction of the image, in fact — the number of points from which the captured image is built. Some manufacturers, in addition to this parameter, also indicate the total number of MPs, taking into account the service areas of the matrix. However, it is the effective number of MPs that is considered the main indicator — it is this that directly affects the maximum resolution of the resulting image (see “Maximum image size”).

A megapixel is 1 million pixels. Numerous megapixels ensures high resolution of the captured photos, but is not a guarantee of high-quality images — much also depends on the size of the sensor, its light sensitivity (see the relevant glossary items), as well as hardware and software image processing tools used in the camera. Note that for small matrices, high resolution can sometimes be more of an evil than a blessing — such sensors are very prone to the appearance of noise in the image.

Maximum image size

The maximum size of photos taken by the camera in normal (non-panoramic) mode. In fact, this paragraph indicates the highest resolution of photography — in pixels vertically and horizontally, for example, 3000x4000. This indicator directly depends on the resolution of the matrix: the number of dots in the image cannot exceed the effective number of megapixels (see above). For example, for the same 3000x4000, the matrix must have an effective resolution of at least 3000*4000 = 12 million dots, that is, 12 MP.

Theoretically, the larger the size of the photo, the more detailed the image, the more small details can be conveyed on it. At the same time, the overall image quality (including the visibility of fine details) depends not only on resolution, but also on a number of other technical and software factors; see "Effective MP number" for more details.

Light sensitivity (ISO)

The sensitivity range of a digital camera matrix. In digital photography, light sensitivity is expressed in the same ISO units as in film photography; however, unlike film, the light sensitivity of the sensor in a digital camera can be changed, which gives you more options for adjusting shooting parameters. High maximum light sensitivity is important if you have to use a lens with a low aperture (see Aperture), as well as when shooting dimly lit scenes and fast-moving objects; in the latter case, high ISO allows you to use low shutter speeds, which minimizes image blur. However, note that with an increase in the value of the applied ISO, the level of noise in the resulting images also increases.

Number of scene programs

The number of scene programs provided in the camera design.

Scene programs are preset settings for some of the most common shooting scenes - for example, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Sunset, etc. In addition to these presets, this list may include special effects and creative tools (such as color swap or fisheye), as well as exposure modes (see below). The presence of scene programs is especially useful for beginners and non-professional photographers, as it eliminates the need to tinker with each setting separately - just select the most suitable program, and all the necessary settings will be set automatically. The more scene programs the camera design provides, the wider its automatic adjustment capabilities.

Frames per series (RAW)

The highest number of shots the camera can capture “in one shot” when shooting in RAW format continuously (see “Recording in RAW Format”).

The technical features of modern digital cameras are such that during continuous shooting, photos have to be recorded in a special buffer, and only then, after the end of the series, they can be transferred to a memory card. This buffer has a limited size, so the number of frames in one series is also limited. At the same time, we note that this indicator is usually indicated for shooting at the highest possible resolution (see "Maximum image size"); at lower resolutions, the volume of each image is reduced, and the number of frames in the series may be more than stated in the specifications.

RAW images take up more space and require more processing power than "finished" JPEGs. Therefore, the number of frames in a series of this format is usually lower than that of JPEG. However, there are exceptions — usually these are cameras that have two separate buffers (for RAW and JPEG).

Full HD (1080)

The maximum resolution and frame rate of video captured by the camera in Full HD (1080p).

The traditional Full HD video resolution in this case is 1920x1080; other options are more specific and practically do not occur in modern cameras. Regarding the frame rate, it is worth noting first of all that a normal (not slow-motion) video is shot at a speed of up to 60 fps, and in this case, the higher the frame rate, the smoother the video will be, the less jerks will be noticeable when moving in the frame. If the frame rate is 100 fps or higher, this usually means that the camera has a slow-motion video mode.

Ultra HD (4K)

The maximum resolution and frame rate of video captured by the camera in the Ultra HD (4K) standard.

UHD 4K refers to resolutions with a frame size of approximately 4,000 horizontal pixels. Specifically, in cameras for video shooting, resolutions of 3840x2160 and 4096x2160 are most often used. Regarding the frame rate, it is worth noting first of all that a normal (not slow-motion) video is shot at a speed of up to 60 fps, and in this case, the higher the frame rate, the smoother the video will be, the less jerks will be noticeable when moving in the frame. If the frame rate is 100 fps or higher, this usually means that the camera has a slow-motion video mode.
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