Nikon D50By: Dave Etchells and Shawn BarnettNikon develops an "entry-level" SLR loaded with features for less than $750. (Body only) <<D50 vs other Nikons :(Previous) | (Next): User Report>> Page 3:D50 vs Competing ModelsReview First Posted: 05/20/2005, Updated: 08/10/2005 |
D50 vs Competing Models
Nikon D50 vs other manufacturer's SLRs | ||||||||||
Manufacturer |
Nikon |
Canon |
Canon |
Canon |
Konica Minolta |
Olympus |
Pentax |
Pentax |
Sigma |
|
Model |
D50 |
EOS 300D Digital Rebel |
EOS 350D Digital Rebel XT |
EOS 20D |
Maxxum 7 Digital |
EVOLT E-300 |
*ist D |
*ist Ds |
SD10 |
|
Imaging System |
Sensor Manufacturer | Sony | Canon | Canon | Canon | Unknown | Kodak | Sony | Sony | National Semiconductor / Foveon |
Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | CCD | CCD | CCD | CCD | X3 CMOS | |
Color Filter Array | RGB | RGB | RGB | RGB | RGB | RGB | RGB | RGB | None | |
Total Megapixels |
6.24 |
6.5 |
8.2 |
8.25 |
6.3 |
8.9 |
6.31 |
6.31 |
3.5 x 3 photosensors |
|
Effective Megapixels | 6.1 | 6.3 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 6.1 | 8.15 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 3.4 x 3 photosensors | |
Effective Sensor Size (mm) |
23.7 x 15.6 |
22.7 x 15.1 |
22.2 x 14.8 |
22.5 x 15.0 |
23.7 x 15.6 |
17.3 x 13.0 |
23.7 x 15.6 |
23.7 x 15.6 |
20.7 x 13.8 |
|
Focal Length Multiplier (approx.) |
1.5x |
1.6x |
1.6x |
1.6x |
1.5x |
2.0x |
1.5x |
1.5x |
1.7x |
|
Image Processor |
Not stated |
SLR-DIGIC |
DIGIC II |
DIGIC II |
Not stated |
Not stated |
Not stated |
Not stated |
Not stated |
|
Viewfinder | Type |
Eye-level pentamirror |
Eye-level pentamirror |
Eye-level pentamirror |
Eye-level pentaprism |
Eye-level pentaprism |
Eye-level Porro Mirror system |
Eye-level pentaprism |
Eye-level pentaprism |
Pentaprism |
Coverage |
95% |
95% |
95% |
95% |
95% |
94% |
95% |
95% |
97% vertical, 98% horizontal |
|
Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity) |
0.75x |
0.8x |
0.8x |
0.9x |
0.9x |
1.0x |
0.95x |
0.95x |
0.77x |
|
Eyepoint (mm) |
18 |
21 |
21 |
20 |
25 |
20 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
18 |
|
Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters) |
-1.6 to +0.5 |
-3.0 to +1.0 |
-3.0 to +1.0 |
-3.0 to +1.0 |
-3.0 to +1.0 |
-3.0 to +1.0 |
-2.5 to +1.5 |
-2.5 to +1.5 |
-3 to +1 |
|
Focusing Screen |
B-type BriteView clear matte screen Mark V |
Fixed, all-matte screen |
Fixed, precision matte screen |
Fixed, precision matte screen |
Spherical Acute Matte (G-type as standard) |
Fixed (Matte with AF/Metering marks) |
Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen |
Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen (AF Frame Matte screen included as standard; AF Split-Image Matte and AF Scale Matte screens available as optional accessories) |
Unknown |
|
Viewfinder Info Display |
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation, AF area mode, AE/AF lock indicator), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE/AF lock indicator, exposure level, flash exposure compensation indicator, exposure compensation indicator), shots remaining/buffer space/pre-set white balance recording indicator/PC mode indicator, flash-ready indicator, "no memory card" warning, battery level |
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock, exposure level), flash information (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock), shots remaining, CF card information |
AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock, exposure level, AEB in progress, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), maximum burst, CF card information |
AF (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure (shutter speed, aperture value, manual exposure, AE lock, exposure compensation amount, AEB level, partial metering area), flash (flash ready, red-eye reduction lamp on, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation amount), warnings (exposure warning, improper FE lock warning, CF card full warning, CF card error warning, no CF card warning, busy), maximum burst for continuous shooting, shots remaining |
(sorry, don't have the list for this one) |
AF information (AF frame, focus confirmation), aperture value, shutter speed, exposure compensation amount, flash indicator, AE lock, white balance, metering mode, battery check, exposure mode, number of "storable sequential pictures" (not seen on prototype) |
Out of image area: Built-in flash status, AF sensor pattern, in-focus, shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation factor, bar graph. Within image area: AF frame with superimposed AF sensor point, spot AF frame. |
Flash information, Picture mode (Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Action, Night scene portrait), In-focus, Shutter speed, Aperture value, Exposure compensation factor, Manual white balance, Manual focus, ISO sensitivity warning, Auto exposure lock signal |
(sorry, don't have the list for this one) |
|
Depth of Field Preview |
Not available |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview position on power switch |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview position on power switch |
Enabled with depth-of-field preview button |
|
Recording System |
Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type |
Secure Digital card |
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive |
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive |
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive |
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive |
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive |
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive |
Secure Digital card |
Type I or II CF card / Microdrive |
Compatible File System |
FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 / FAT 32 |
FAT 16 |
|
Recording Formats |
RAW (NEF), JPEG |
RAW (CRW), JPEG |
RAW (CR2), JPEG |
RAW (CR2), JPEG |
RAW (MRW), JPEG |
RAW (ORF), JPEG, TIFF |
RAW (PEF), JPEG, TIFF |
RAW (PEF), JPEG, TIFF |
RAW (X3F) |
|
Maximum Resolution |
3008 x 2000 |
3072 x 2048 |
3456 x 2304 |
3504 x 2336 |
3008 x 2000 |
3,264 x 2,448 |
3008 x 2008 |
3008 x 2008 |
2268 x 1512 |
|
Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only) |
2256 x 1496; 1504 x 1000 |
2048 x 1360; 1356 x 1024 |
2496 x 1664; 1728 x 1152 |
2544 x 1696; 1752 x 1168 |
2256 x 1496; 1504 x 1000 |
3,200 x 2,400, 2,560 x 1,920, 1,600 x 1,200 1,280 x 960 1,024 x 768 640 x 480 |
2400 x 1600; 1536 x 1024 |
2400 x 1600; 1536 x 1024 |
1512 x 1008; 1134 x 756 |
|
RAW + JPEG Recording |
Yes, basic JPEG only |
Yes, Middle Fine JPEG only, embedded in RAW |
Yes, any resolution |
Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression |
Yes, selectable JPEG resolution (fine compression only) |
Yes, Selectable JPEG resolution / compression |
No |
No |
No |
|
Color Space & White Balance |
User-Selectable Color Space |
Yes sRGB (two variants) + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB (two variants) + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
n/a (color space depends on software) |
Processing Parameters (Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments |
7 options each for sharpness and contrast, 3 options for saturation. 7-step hue adjustment. Digital vari-programs preset various processing parameters as well, and color space III boosts saturation somewhat, particularly in greens. |
5 (Same as 10D, but new is default sets: one mimics 10D settings and one boosts contrast, saturation, and sharpening for snappier prints. This is the factory default setting) |
5 (Same as original Digital Rebel, but with the addition of a Black and White mode that includes tone and contrast adjustments.) |
5 |
5 |
5 options each for sharpness, saturation, and contrast. Normal/Low/High-key Gradation adjustment |
3 options each for contrast, sharpness and saturation |
3 options each for contrast, sharpness and saturation |
n/a (processing parameters depend on software) |
|
Preset WB settings |
6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash) |
6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash) |
6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash) |
6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash) |
6 (Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash) |
14 (Auto, Custom, plus 12 Kelvin Temperature settings correlated with common light sources, such as incandescent, various types of fluorescent, etc.) |
11 (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent [white, neutral, or daylight], Tungsten, and three Manual settings) |
9 (Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy,Tungsten Light, Fluorescent Light [White, Daylight, Neutral], Manual) |
8 (Auto, Sunlight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom) |
|
Manual Color Temperature Setting Range |
(No Kelvin option, but very broad Preset WB range) |
None |
None |
2800 ~ 10000K in 100K increments |
2500 ~ 9900K in 100K increments |
2,000 ~ 10,000K (16 settings, varying increments) |
None |
None |
None |
|
WB Adjustment Range |
Not available |
±3 steps in 1-step increments 5 mireds per step |
±9 steps in 1-step increments 5 mireds per step |
±3 steps in 1-step increments 5 mireds per step |
±3 steps in 1-step increments Arbitrary step size (approx. 10 mireds per step in most modes) |
±7 steps in 1-step increments, unknown step size |
Not available |
Not available |
None |
|
Autofocus System |
Type |
TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM900 autofocus module |
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image registration, phase detection) |
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image registration, phase detection) |
TTL-CT-SIR with a CMOS sensor (TTL secondary image registration, phase detection) |
TTL phase detection with CCD line sensors |
TTL phase detection |
TTL phase-matching by SAFOX VIII |
TTL phase-matching by SAFOX VIII |
TTL phase difference detection |
# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type) |
5 points |
7 points (1 cross-type, 2 horizontal-type, 4 vertical-type) |
7 points (1 cross-type, 2 horizontal-type, 4 vertical-type) |
9 points, 1 cross type and 8 single-axis |
9 points, 8 lines with center cross-hair sensor |
3 points |
11 points |
11 points |
1 point |
|
Superimposed Focus Point Display | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | n/a | |
AF Working Range |
EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 100) |
EV 0.5 ~ 18 (ISO 100) |
EV 0.5 ~ 18 |
EV 0.5 ~ 18 |
EV-1 ~ EV18 (ISO 100) |
EV 0 ~ 19 |
EV0 to EV19 (ISO 200) |
EV0 to EV19 (ISO 200) |
EV2 to 18 (ISO 100) |
|
AF-assist Beam |
Bright incandescent lamp, (Range approx. 3.0 m, 9.8 ft, depending on lens.) Not dependent on flash setting. |
Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center) Note: Only available when flash is enabled. |
Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center) |
Yes, stroboscopic flash (Range: Approx. 4.0m / 13.1ft. at center, approx. 3.5m/11.5ft. off-center) |
Yes, stroboscopic flash |
With built-in flash unit, and on dedicated Olympus external flash units. Note: Only available when flash is enabled. |
Yes, stroboscopic flash |
Yes, stroboscopic flash |
No |
|
One-shot AF |
Available in all modes |
Enabled in Portrait, Landscape, Close-up (Macro), Night Portrait, and A-DEP modes. |
Enabled in Portrait, Landscape, Close-up (Macro), Night Portrait, and A-DEP modes. Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual modes. |
Enabled in Portrait, Landscape, Close-up (Macro), Night Portrait, and A-DEP modes. Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual modes. |
Available in all modes |
Locked by first position of Shutter Button / OK Button (Customizable) |
Available in all modes |
Unknown |
Unknown |
|
AI Servo (Tracking) AF |
Available in all modes (D50 adds AF-A mode, for auto selection of one-shot or tracking AF, compared to D70/D70s). |
Enabled in Sports mode only. |
Enabled in Sports mode. Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual modes. |
Enabled in Sports mode. Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority and Manual modes. |
Available in all modes |
Available in Continuous AF Mode |
Available in Continuous AF Mode |
Unknown |
Unknown |
|
AI Focus AF |
Slightly different, but closest-subject focus priority available in all modes |
Enabled in Full Auto, Flash Off, Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual modes. |
Enabled in Full Auto and Flash Off modes. Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual modes. |
Enabled in Full Auto and Flash Off modes. Selectable in Program, Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual modes. |
Available in all modes |
Predictive AF for moving subjects, but doesn't appear to track across AF areas. |
Unknown |
Unknown |
Unknown |
|
Exposure Control |
Shooting Modes |
11 - Program, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, Manual, Auto, Portrait, Landcape, Close up, Sports, Child, Night Portrait. |
12 - Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, ETTL autoflash |
12 - Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, ETTL autoflash |
12 - Program AE (Full Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, depth-of-field AE, manual exposure, ETTL autoflash |
8 - Full Auto, Program, shutter-priority AE, aperture-priority AE, manual, three memory register settings |
9 - Program, aperture-priority AE, shutter-priority AE, Manual, Portrait, Landcape, Close up, Sports, Night Landscape, plus:
14 Scene modes (Landscape, Landscape+Portrait, Night Scene, Night+Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Portrait, High Key, Macro, Documents, Museum, Sport, Beach & Snow, and Candle) |
6 - Auto exposure with Hyper Program, Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Metered Manual, bulb |
13 - Auto, Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Metered Manual, Bulb, Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Flash Off |
4 - Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Manual |
Metering Zones |
420 |
35 |
35 |
35 |
14 |
Not stated |
16 |
16 |
8 |
|
Metering Modes |
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II with 420-segment RGB sensor. (2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm dia. circle in center of frame. (3) Spot: Meters 2.3 mm dia. circle (about one percent of frame) centered on active focus area. |
Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average (set automatically in manual mode), 9% partial |
Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average, 9% partial |
Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted, 9% partial |
14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering, Center-weighted, Spot |
Digital ESP (evaluative), center-weighted, spot |
Multi, Center-Weighted, and Spot |
Multi, Center-Weighted, and Spot |
Evaluative, Center, Center-weighted Average |
|
Metering System Working Range |
1) EV 0 ~ 20 (3D color matrix or center-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 ~ 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
EV 1 ~ 20 |
EV 1 ~ 20 |
EV 1 ~ 20 |
1) EV 0 ~ 20 (14-segment honeycomb-pattern or center-weighted metering) 2) EV 3 ~ 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens) |
1) Digital ESP/Center Weighted Average; EV 1 ~ 20 2) Spot; EV 3 ~ 17 (50mm F2, ISO 100) |
1) EV 0 ~ 21 (ISO200) 2) Multi-segment - EV 1 ~ 21.5 |
EV 1 ~ 21.5 |
EV 1 ~ 20 |
|
ISO Range / Extended |
200 ~ 1600 / -- |
100 ~ 1600 / -- |
100 ~ 1600 / -- |
100 ~ 1600 / 3200 |
100 ~ 1600 / 3200 |
100 ~ 400 / 1600 |
200 ~ 1600 / 3200 |
200 ~ 1600 / 3200 |
100 ~ 800 / 1600 |
|
Exposure Compensation |
+/- 5EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments |
+/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments |
+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments |
+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments |
+/- 3EV in 1/2EV increments, or +/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments |
+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments |
+/- 3EV in 1/2EV increments, or +/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments |
±2 EV in 1/2EV or 1/3EV increments |
±3 EV in 1/3EV increments |
|
Automatic Exposure Bracketing |
3 shots, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
+/- 2EV in 1/3EV increments |
+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments |
+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments |
+/- 2EV in 1/2 increments |
3 shots in +/- 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
3 shots in +/- 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
3 shots within range of ±0.5EV, ±1.0EV, ±1.5EV (0.5EV steps) or ±0.3EV, ±0.7EV, ±1.0EV (0.3EV steps) |
3 shots within ±3EV in 1/3 EV steps |
|
Shutter Speeds, Frame Rate, Shutter Lag |
Shutter Type |
Combined mechanical and CCD electronic shutter |
Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled |
Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled |
Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled |
Mechanical (?) |
Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled |
Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled |
Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled |
Mechanical Focal Plane, electronically controlled |
Shutter Speed Range |
1/4000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb |
1/4000 ~ 30 sec. (1/3EV increments) and bulb |
1/4000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb |
1/8000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb |
1/4000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb |
1/4000 ~ 30 sec. , 1/3, 1/2, 1EV step selectable, bulb |
1/4000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2EV increments) and bulb |
1/4000 ~ 30 sec. and bulb |
1/6000 ~ 30 sec. and bulb (30 sec. max) |
|
Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth |
2.47 fps / 16 frames |
2.5 fps / 4 frames |
3 fps / 14 frames |
5 fps / 23 frames |
2.75 fps / 15 frames |
2.58 fps / 4 frames |
2.6 fps / 6 frames |
2.8 fps / 8 frames (manufacturer spec) |
1.9 fps / 6 frames |
|
Shutter lag, full AF (sec.) |
0.27 |
0.25 - 0.28 |
0.20 - 0.24 |
0.15 - 0.16 |
0.266 |
0.37 |
0.23 |
(Not tested yet) |
0.23 |
|
Shutter lag, prefocus (sec.) |
0.114 |
0.142 |
0.095 |
0.077 |
0.117 |
0.1 |
0.13 |
(Not tested yet) |
0.11 |
|
Startup time (sec.) |
~0.25 |
3.09 |
0.25 |
0.25 |
1.4 |
2.1 |
0.5 |
(Not tested yet) |
0.6 |
|
Flash | Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100. |
Yes (12 meters / 39 feet) |
Yes (13 meters / 43 feet) |
Yes (13 meters / 43 feet) |
Yes (13 meters / 43 feet) |
Yes (12 meters / 39 feet) |
Unknown |
Yes (11 meters / 36 feet) |
Yes (15.6 meters / 51 feet) @ ISO 200 |
n/a |
Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.) |
1/500 (!) |
1/200 |
1/200 |
1/250 |
1/160 (anti-shake off) / 1/125 (anti-shake on) |
1/180 |
1/150 |
1/180 |
1/180 |
|
Flash Exposure Compensation |
-3 to +1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps |
No |
+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments |
+/- 2EV in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments |
+/- 2EV in 1/2EV increments |
+/- 2 EV in each 1, 1/2, or 1/3 EV steps |
-3 to +1 EV, 1/2 EV steps |
-2 to +1 EV (1/2 EV steps) |
None |
|
Slow-sync flash |
1st or 2nd curtain |
1st curtain only |
|
|
1st or 2nd curtain |
1st or 2nd curtain |
1st or 2nd curtain |
Unknown |
1st or 2nd curtain |
|
PC Sync Terminal |
Hot shoe only |
Hot shoe only |
Hot shoe only |
Yes |
Hot shoe only |
Hot shoe only |
Hot shoe only |
Hot shoe only |
Hot shoe only |
|
Playback System |
LCD Size / Pixel Count |
2.0 in LCD / 130,000 pixels |
1.8 in. LCD / 118,000 pixels |
1.8 in. LCD / 115,000 pixels |
1.8 in. LCD / 118,000 pixels |
2.5 in LCD / 207,000 pixels |
1.8 in LCD / 134,000 pixels |
1.8 in LCD / 118,000 pixels |
2.0 in. LCD / 210,000 pixels |
1.8 in LCD / 130,000 pixels |
Enlarged Playback / Scroll |
1.1 - 4.7x in 10 steps / Yes |
1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes |
1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes |
1.5~10x in 15 steps / Yes |
4.7x max / Yes |
2, 3, 4, 10x / Yes |
Up to 12x / Yes |
12x max. / Yes |
4x max. / Yes |
|
LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range |
5 steps |
5 steps |
5 steps |
5 steps |
11 steps |
7 steps |
15 steps |
Unknown |
3 steps |
|
Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Unknown |
No |
|
Other Features | Computer Connection |
Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v2.0 speed) |
Yes, PTP-compliant, USB v 1.1 |
Yes, USB 2.0, PTP-compliant |
Yes, USB 2.0, PTP-compliant |
Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v2.0 speed) |
Yes, PTP-compliant (v2.0 standard, v1.1 max speed) |
Yes, USB v1.1 |
USB 2.0 High Speed (PTP compliance unknown) |
Yes, USB v1.1 and IEEE 1394 FireWire |
Direct Printing (PictBridge-compliant printers) |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
|
Menu Languages |
13 (Japanese, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Italian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Dutch, Swedish) |
12 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.) |
15 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Korean,and Japanese.) |
12 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.) |
8 (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese.) |
2 (English, Japanese) - More coming in production models? |
6 (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese) |
9 (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Japanese) |
4 (English, Japanese, German, French) |
|
Camera Default Reset |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Unknown |
Yes |
|
Custom Functions (Quantity / Settings) |
Yes (6 / 20) |
No |
Yes (9 / 24) |
Yes (17 / 61) |
Yes (20 / 44) |
No |
Yes (22 / 53) |
Yes (18) |
No |
|
Remote Control |
Optional IR |
Optional, Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-5 / RC-1 |
Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3, Remote Controller RC-5 / RC-1 |
N3-type remote control |
Optional, compatible with RC-1000S or RC-1000L |
Optional IR |
Optional IR |
Yes, details unknown |
Optional RS-21 wireless |
|
Info LCD Panel / Illumination |
Yes / No |
Yes / Yes (dedicated button) |
Yes / Yes (dedicated button) |
Yes / Yes (dedicated button) |
No / N/A |
No / n/a |
Yes / Yes |
Unknown |
Yes / No |
|
Ultrasonic CCD dust-removal function |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
|
Body Structure | Body Cover/Chassis |
Largely Plastic |
Largely Plastic, aluminum frame |
Largely plastic, aluminum frame |
Magnesium Alloy / Stainless Steel |
Magnesium Alloy (front) / Plastic (rear) |
Metal Alloy |
Largely plastic / Stainless Steel frame |
Largely plastic / Stainless Steel frame |
Largely plastic |
Power System | Battery Compatibility |
EN-EL3 CR2 pack is an added-cost accessory |
Main: BP-511 / BP-512 Backup: CR2016 |
Main: NB-2LH Backup: CR2016 |
Main: BP-511 / BP-512 Backup: CR2025 |
NP-400 |
BLM-1 |
2 x CR-V3 or 4 x AA |
2 x CR-V3 or 4 x AA |
2 x CR-V3 or 4 x AA |
Rated Shooting Capacity at 20C/68F |
100% AE: 2000 50% Flash: 400 |
100% AE: 600 50% Flash: 400 |
100% AE: 600 50% Flash: 400 |
100% AE: 650 50% Flash: 500 |
100% AE: 600 50% Flash: 400 |
Unknown |
No flash : 1000 |
Unknown |
Unknown |
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Dimensions & Weight | Dimensions (WxHxD, mm) |
133 x 102 x 76 |
140 x 111 x 72.9 |
126.5 x 94 x 64 |
144 x 105.5 x 71.5 |
150 x 106 x 77.5 |
146 x 85 x 64 |
129 x 94.5 x 60 |
125 x 92.5 x 66 |
152 x 120 x 79 |
Weight (body only) |
540 g / 19 oz. |
560 g / 19.7 oz. |
485 g / 17.1 oz. |
685g / 24.2 oz. |
760 g / 26.81 oz |
580g / 20.5 oz |
550 g / 19.4 oz |
505 g / 17.8 oz. |
785 g / 27.7 oz. |
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Operational Environment |
Operating Temperature Range |
0 ~ 40C / 32 ~ 104F |
0 ~ 40C / 32 ~ 104F |
0 ~ 40C / 32 ~ 104F |
0 ~ 40C / 32 ~ 104F |
0 ~ 40C / 32 ~ 104F |
0 ~ 40C / 32 ~ 104F |
Not stated |
Not stated |
Not stated |
Operating Humidity Range |
< 85% |
< 85% |
< 85% |
< 85% |
Not Stated |
30 - 90% |
Not stated |
Not stated |
Not stated |
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Kit Lens | Focal length/aperture |
18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED |
- |
- |
- |
- |
14-45mm f3.5 - f5.6 |
- |
- |
18-50mm |
Lens Compatibility | Lens Mount / Compatibility |
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EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses |
EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses |
EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses |
A-type / All A-type lenses except MD and MC series manual focus lenses. AF Macro 3x - 1x f/1.7-2.8 lens cannot be used with Anti-Shake, nor does Anti-Shake work with any lens with a macro release. |
Zuiko Digital, Four Thirds System Lens |
KAF / compatible with PENTAX KAF2-, KAF- and KA-mount lenses. Power zoom function not available. K-mount lenses usable with restrictions. S-mount lenses usable with adapter and restrictions. 67/645 lenses usable adapter and restrictions. |
KAF / compatible with PENTAX KAF2-, KAF- and KA-mount lenses. Power zoom function not available. K-mount lenses usable with restrictions. S-mount lenses usable with adapter and restrictions. 67/645 lenses usable adapter and restrictions. |
SA mount lenses |
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