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SnapBridge wireless feature. Touch rotary screen.
Camera typedigital mirrordigital mirror
DxOMark rating84
Sensor
Sensor
CMOS (CMOS) /expeed 4 processor/
CMOS (CMOS)
Sensor size
APS-C (23x15.5 mm) /23.5x15.6 mm/
APS-C (23x15.5 mm) /23.7x15.7 mm/
Total MP24.7816.93
Effective MP number24.216.3
Maximum image size6000x4000 px4928x3264 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)100-25600100-12800
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
No AA filter
Lens
Mount (bayonet)Nikon FPentax KAF2
Kit lens?
Aperturef/3.5 - f/5.6
Focal length18 - 140 mm
Optical zoom7.77
Manual focus
Image stabilizationis absentwith matrix shift
AF drive (screw driven)
Photo shooting
Frames per series (JPEG)30 шт
Frames per series (RAW)22 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 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, in 1/2-stop increments)/
 /3-5 frames/
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 25 fps
File recording formats
MOV /compression up to H.264, MPEG-4/
MotionJPEG
Manual video focus
Maximum video length
memory limit
memory limit
Connection ports
HDMI v 1.4
 
microphone Jack
HDMI
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modes
one shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
one shot
 
tracking
 
Focus points39 шт11 шт
Touch focus
Front / back adjustment
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (mirror)optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder crop0.82 x0.92 x
Frame coverage95 %100 %
Shutter speed30 - 1/4000 с30 - 1/8000 с
Continuous shooting5 fps7 fps
Shutter typemechanicalmechanical
Screen
Screen size3.2 ''3 ''
Screen resolution1037 thousand pixels920 thousand pixels
Touch screen
Rotary display
Additional screen
Memory and communications
Memory cards types
SD, SDHC, SDXC /UHS-I/
SD, SDHC
Communications
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
NFC
smartphone control
 
 
 
 
Flash
Built-in flash
Guide number1213
External flash connect
flash X-sync1/180 с
Power source
Power source
battery
battery
Battery modelEN-EL14, MB-D53, MB-D5300, MK-D5300, BP-D5300, BG-D5300, EN-EL14a
General
Charger modelMH-24D-LI90, D-LI90P
Console/synchronizer modelMC-DC2, WR-1, WR-R10
Materialplasticmagnesium alloy
Protectiondustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)124х97х70 mm131x97x73 mm
Weight955 g740 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogjanuary 2017february 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.

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.

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.

Kit lens

A lens supplied with the camera in a serial (kit) configuration. With it, the camera is ready to work literally “out of the box” - everything needed for shooting is already available, and there is no need to buy a lens separately (as is the case with the “naked body” of the body camera). The vast majority of these are optics with a universal set of medium focal lengths and a relatively low variable aperture ratio. Often, kit lenses have rather modest characteristics, and they are intended mainly for novice users, learning the basics of photography and simple everyday shooting. But there are also other options for whale lenses - top camera models can be equipped with fairly advanced optics. It wouldn’t hurt to clarify this point separately. We also note that the same camera can be supplied with different options for complete optics.

Aperture

Aperture of the lens installed in the camera or supplied with it in the kit (for models with detachable optics).

In a simplified way, this parameter can be described as the ability of the lens to transmit light - in other words, how much the light flux weakens when passing through the optics. It is believed that two main indicators affect the characteristics of light transmission: the size of the relative opening of the lens and its focal length. Aperture is the ratio of the first indicator to the second; in this case, the size of the active hole is taken as one and is generally omitted when recording, as a result, such a recording looks, for example, like this: f / 2.0. Accordingly, the larger the number after the fraction sign, the lower the aperture ratio, the less light the lens transmits.

Zoom lenses (zoom lenses), as a rule, have different aperture values for different focal lengths. For such optics, two values of this parameter are indicated in the characteristics, for the minimum and maximum focal lengths, for example, f / 2.8–4.5. There are also vario lenses that maintain a constant aperture over the entire range of focal lengths, but they are much more expensive than analogs with variable aperture.

The high light transmission of the lens is important if the camera is planned to be used for shooting in low light conditions or for shooting fast moving objects: high-aperture optics allow you to shoot at low sensor sensitivity (which...reduces the likelihood of noise) and at low shutter speeds (at which moving objects are less blurry) . This parameter also determines the depth of field of the imaged space: the higher the aperture ratio, the smaller the depth of field. Therefore, for shooting with artistic background blur (“bokeh”), it is recommended to use fast lenses.
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