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Hybrid autofocus system in LiveView mode (object tracking through the display in two focus modes: phase, contrast). Full frame matrix. Rotary and touch display. Information screen on the top.
Wide dynamic range. 4K video recording from the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe matrix. Touch rotary display. Key backlight. Dust and water protection.
Camera typedigital mirrordigital mirror
DxOMark rating100
Sensor
SensorCMOS BSICMOS (CMOS)
Sensor sizefull framefull frame
Total MP2547
Effective MP number46
Maximum image size6048x4024 px8256x5504 px
Light sensitivity (ISO)50-20480032-102400
Sensor cleaning
RAW format recording
No AA filter
Lens
Mount (bayonet)Nikon FNikon F
Manual focus
Image stabilizationis absentis absent
AF drive (screw driven)
Photo shooting
Number of scene programs6
HDR
White balance measuring
Exposure compensation± 5 EV, in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps± 5 EV, in 1/2, 1/3 or 1 EV steps
Auto bracketing
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 120 fps1920x1080 px 120 fps
Ultra HD (4K)3840x2160 px 30 fps3840x2160 px 30 fps
File recording formatsMPEG4, H.264MPEG4, H.264
Manual video focus
Maximum video length
time limit
memory limit
 
 
Connection ports
HDMI v 2.0
headphone Jack
microphone Jack
HDMI v 1.4
 
microphone Jack
Focus
Autofocus modes
one shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
one shot
AI focus
tracking
in face
Focus points51 шт153 шт
Touch focus
Front / back adjustment
Viewfinder and shutter
Viewfinderoptical (pentaprism)optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder crop0.7 x0.75 x
Frame coverage100 %100 %
Shutter speed900 - 1/8000 с30 - 1/8000 с
Continuous shooting12 fps9 fps
Shutter typemechanicalmechanical
Screen
Screen size3.2 ''3.2 ''
Screen resolution2359 thousand pixels1229 thousand pixels
Touch screen
Rotary display
Additional screen
Memory and communications
2 card slots
Memory cards typesSD, SDHC, SDXCSD, SDHC, SDXC, XQD
Communications
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
 
smartphone control
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
 
NFC
 
Flash
Built-in flash
External flash connect
Power source
Power source
battery
battery
Battery modelEN-EL15bEN-EL15a
Battery capacity1840 mAh
Shots per charge2260 шт
General
Charger modelMH-25MH-25
Underwater box modelWP-S10
Materialmagnesium alloymagnesium alloy
Protectiondustproof, waterproofdustproof, waterproof
Dimensions (WxHxD)144x116x76 mm146х124х79 mm
Weight840 g1005 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogjanuary 2020august 2017

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.

Sensor

— CCD (CCD). Abbreviation for Charge-Coupled Device. In such sensors, information is read from the photosensitive element according to the “line at a time” principle — an electronic signal is output to the image processor in the form of separate lines (there is also a “frame at a time” variant). In general, such matrices have good characteristics, but they are more expensive than CMOS. In addition, they are poorly suited for some specific conditions — for example, shooting with point light sources in the frame — which is why you have to use various additional technologies in the camera, which also affect the cost.

— CMOS (CMOS). The main advantages of CMOS matrices are ease of manufacture, low cost and power consumption, more compact dimensions than those of CCDs, and the ability to transfer a number of functions (focus, exposure metering, etc.) directly to the sensor, thus reducing the dimensions of the camera. In addition, the camera processor can read the entire image from such a matrix at once (rather than line by line, as in CCD); this avoids distortion when shooting fast-moving objects. The main disadvantage of CMOS is the increased possibility of noise, especially at high ISO values.

— CMOS (CMOS) BSI. BSI is an abbreviation for the English phrase "Backside Illumination". This is the name of "inverted" CMOS sensors, the light on which does not penetrate from the side of the photodiodes, but from the back of the matrix (from the side of the subst...rate). With this implementation, the photodiodes receive more light, since it is not blocked by other elements of the image sensor. As a result, back-illuminated sensors boast high light sensitivity, which allows you to create images of better quality with less noise when shooting in low light conditions. BSI CMOS sensors require less light to properly expose a photo. In production, back-illuminated sensors are more expensive than traditional CMOS sensors.

— LiveMOS. A variety of matrices made using the technology of metal oxide semiconductors (MOS, MOS — Metal-Oxide Semiconductor). Compared to CMOS sensors, it has a simplified design, which provides less tendency to overheat and, as a result, a lower noise level. It is well suited for the "live" viewing mode (viewing in real time) of the image from the matrix on the screen or in the camera's viewfinder, which is why it received the word "Live" in the title. They also feature high data transfer rates.

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.

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.

Exposure compensation

The ability to manually (or automatically, according to predetermined parameters) change the exposure parameters during shooting, that is, the amount of light falling on the matrix. It is used when the automatically selected exposure parameters do not give a satisfactory result — for example, in difficult conditions, when the illumination of the main subject and the background is very different. The camera's exposure compensation capabilities are recorded in the format "± x EV, in y EV increments", such as "± 3 EV, in 1/2 EV increments". The first digit indicates the maximum amount by which the exposure can be changed from the original value by the compensation process; the second is the step (step) with which the change occurs. EV is a specific unit of measure for exposure; a 1 EV change in exposure means a 2x change in the amount of light hitting the sensor. An increase in EV indicates an increase in the amount of light due to opening the aperture or an increase in shutter speed, a decrease indicates the opposite. All modern cameras with exposure compensation function are capable of producing it “in both directions”.
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