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Camera typedigital mirrordigital mirror
DxOMark rating8361
Sensor
Sensor
CMOS (CMOS) /expeed 3 processor/
CMOS (CMOS) /22.3x14.9 mm/
Sensor size
APS-C (23x15.5 mm) /23.5х15.6/
APS-C (23x15.5 mm) /2 DIGIC 4 processors/
Total MP24.719
Effective MP number24.118
Maximum image size6000x4000 px5184x3456 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100-6400100-6400
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
 /14 bit/
No AA filter
Lens
Mount (bayonet)
Nikon F /1.5x crop factor/
Canon EF-S, Canon EF
Manual focus
Image stabilizationis absentis absent
Photo shooting
Number of scene programs65
Frames per series (JPEG)15 шт130 шт
Frames per series (RAW)10 шт25 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
 /2-5 frames in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1, 2, or 3 SU/
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 fps1920x1080 px 30 fps
File recording formatsMOVH.264
Manual video focus
Maximum video length
 
memory limit
Connection ports
mini HDMI v 1.4
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
mini HDMI v 1.4
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modes
one shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
one shot
 
tracking
in face
Focus points51 шт19 шт
Front / back adjustment
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (pentaprism)optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder crop0.94 x1 x
Frame coverage100 %100 %
Shutter speed30 - 1/8000 с30 - 1/8000 с
Continuous shooting6 fps8 fps
Shutter typemechanicalmechanical
Screen
Screen size
3.2 '' /viewing angle up to 170 degrees/
3 ''
Screen resolution1229 thousand pixels920 thousand pixels
Additional screen
Memory and communications
2 card slots
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXCCompactFlash
Flash
Built-in flash
Guide number
12 /12/39/
12
External flash connect
Power source
Power source
battery
battery
Battery modelEN-EL15, MB-D15, MK-D7100LP-E6, DLCE6, MK-7D, HL-E6, BG-E7
Shots per charge950 шт800 шт
General
Materialmagnesium alloymagnesium alloy
Protectiondustproof, waterproofdustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)135.5x106.5x76 mm148.2x110.7x73.5 mm
Weight
765 g /with battery and memory card/
820 g /without battery and memory card/
Color
Added to E-Catalogfebruary 2013february 2011

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.

No AA filter

No AA filter in camera design.

The AA filter is responsible for "anti-aliasing" — the elimination of the moiré effect. This effect can occur when shooting objects with a lot of thin horizontal or near-horizontal lines (for example, a brick wall at a great distance, or a suit made of a certain type of fabric). It leads to the appearance of a characteristic pattern in the picture, which, usually, is inappropriate; to eliminate this phenomenon, an AA filter is provided. At the same time, this feature is said to reduce the overall sharpness of the image; therefore, it may not be available in some cameras. These are mainly professional models: the absence of an AA filter gives the photographer additional features, but puts forward increased requirements for shooting skills.

Mount (bayonet)

The type of bayonet mount — mount for interchangeable lenses — provided in a SLR or MILC camera (see "Camera type"). Bayonets come in different sizes, and interchangeable lens specifications usually indicate which mount it is designed for. Most often, mounts of different types are not compatible with each other, but there are exceptions (sometimes directly, sometimes using adapters).

Also note that one brand can use different mounts for different classes of cameras — and vice versa, one mount can be used by several manufacturers. So, Canon releases cameras with mounts EF-M, EF-S, EF and Canon RF. Leica has Leica M, Leica SL, Leica TL. Nikon has in its arsenal Nikon 1, Nikon F, Nikon Z. Pentax — Pentax 645, Pentax K, Pentax Q. Samsung offers NX and NX-M mounts. Sony cameras have Sony A and Sony E, Fuji has Fujifilm G and Fujifilm X. And as an example of a mount used by different brands, one can cit...e Micro 4/3, which is widespread in Olympus and Panasonic cameras.

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 (JPEG)

The highest number of shots a camera can capture “in one go” in JPEG continuous shooting.

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 copied 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 turn out to be more than stated in the specifications.

JPEG, the most popular digital photography format today, is smaller and requires less processing power than RAW (see "Recording in RAW Format"). Therefore, in a JPEG series, as a rule, more frames are available to the photographer. However, in some models that have two separate buffers (for RAW and JPEG), it may be the other way around.

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).
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