Manufacturer

Canon

Canon

Nikon

Nikon

Model

EOS 600D
Digital Rebel T3i

EOS 60D

D5000

D7000

Sensor Manufacturer

Canon

Canon

Sony

Sony

Sensor Type

CMOS

CMOS

CMOS

CMOS

Color Filter Array

RGB

RGB

RGB

RGB

Total Megapixels

18.7

19.0

12.9

16.9

Effective Megapixels

18.0

18.0

12.3

16.2

Effective Sensor Size (mm)

22.3 x 14.9

22.3 x 14.9

23.6 x 15.8

23.6 x 15.6

Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)

1.6x

1.6x

1.5x
(Nikon DX)

1.5x
(Nikon DX)

Image Processor

DIGIC 4

DIGIC 4

EXPEED

EXPEED 2

A/D Resolution

14-bit

14-bit

12-bit

14-bit

Type

Eye-level pentamirror

Eye-level pentamirror

Eye-level pentaprism

Coverage

95%

96%

95%

100%

Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)

0.85x

0.95x

0.78x

0.94x

Eyepoint (mm)

19

22

17.9

19.5

Viewfinder Blackout (ms)

130

100

Unknown

Unknown

Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)

-3.0 to +1.0

-3.0 to +1.0

-1.7 to +0.7

-3.0 to +1.0

Focusing Screen

Fixed, precision matte screen

Interchangeable, Ef-A standard precision matte screen supplied

Type-B BriteView clear matte screen Mark V, with on-demand grid lines

Type-B BriteView clear matte screen Mark II, with on-demand grid lines

Viewfinder
Info Display

AF information (AF points, focus confirmation light), exposure information (shutter speed, aperture, AE lock, exposure level, ISO speed, exposure warning), flash information (flash ready, high-speed sync, FE lock, flash exposure compensation), monochrome shooting, white balance correction, Highlight Tone Priority (D+), maximum burst, SD memory card information

AF information (AF points and focus confirmation light), Exposure information (Shutter speed, aperture, ISO speed (always displayed), AE lock, exposure level, Spot metering circle, exposure warning), Flash information (Flash ready, flash exposure compensation, high-speed sync, FE lock, red-eye reduction light), Image information (Highlight tone priority (D+), Monochrome shooting, maximum burst (2-digit display), white balance correction, card information), Electronic level (Horizontal only), Battery check

Optional framing grid, center-weighted metering circle, memory card indicator, focus point indicator, focus indicator, AE lock indicator, shutter speed, aperture, battery indicator, bracketing indicator, number of exposures remaining, buffer remaining, white balance recording indicator, exposure compensation value, flash compensation value, capture mode indicator, ISO sensitivity, flash ready indicator, flexible program indicator, exposure indicator, exposure compensation display, flash compensation indicator, exposure compensation indicator, auto ISO sensitivity indicator, warning indicator

Optional framing grid, focus points, AF area mode, AF area brackets, battery indicator, black-and-white indicator, memory card indicator, focus indicator, AE lock, shutter speed, AF mode, aperture, low battery warning, exposure and flash bracketing indicator, WB bracketing indicator, ADL bracketing indicator, ISO sensitivity indicator, flash ready indicator, FV lock indicator, flash sync indicator, aperture stop indicator, exposure indicator, exposure compensation display, tilt indicator, flash compensation indicator, exposure compensation indicator, auto ISO sensitivity indicator, number of exposures remaining, buffer remaining, ISO sensitivity, preset white balance recording indicator, exposure compensation value, Active D-Lighting amount, AF-area mode

Depth of Field Preview

Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

Enabled with depth-of-field preview button

No

Yes

Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type

SD / SDHC / SDXC
including Eye-Fi

SD / SDHC / SDXC
including Eye-Fi

Secure Digital card
 (SDHC compatible)

Dual Secure Digital cards (SDHC/SDXC compatible)

Compatible File System

FAT 16 / FAT 32

FAT 16 / FAT 32

FAT 16 / FAT 32

FAT 16 / FAT 32

Recording Formats

RAW (14-bit CR2), JPEG

RAW (14-bit CR2) including M-RAW and S-RAW, JPEG

RAW 12-bit (compressed NEF), JPEG

RAW 12-bit or 14-bit
(lossless compressed or compressed NEF), JPEG

Maximum Resolution

5,184 x 3,456

5,184 x 3,456

4288 x 2848

4928 x 3264

Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only)

3,456 x 2,304 M
2,592 x 1,728 S1
1,920 x 1,280 S2
720 x 480 S3

3,888 x 2,592 M-RAW
3,456 x 2,304 M
2,592 x 1,728 S1 or S-RAW
1,920 x 1,280 S2
720 x 480 S3

3216 x 2136;
2144 x 1424

3696 x 2448;
2464 x 1632

RAW + JPEG Recording

Yes,
JPEG large/fine only

Yes, selectable RAW / JPEG resolution, selectable JPEG compression

Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression

Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression

User-Selectable Color Space

Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB

Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB

Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB

Yes
sRGB + Adobe RGB

Processing Parameters
(Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Color Tone) / # of Increments

8 options for sharpness, 9 options for contrast, saturation, and color tone. 

7 Picture styles (Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome), plus 3 user defined

8 options for sharpness, 9 options for contrast, saturation, and color tone. 

7 Picture styles (Auto, Standard, Portrait, Landscape, Neutral, Faithful, Monochrome), plus 3 user defined

9 options for sharpening, 7 options for contrast, 3 options for brightness, 7 options for saturation, 5-step hue adjustment.

11 options for sharpening, 8 options for contrast, 3 options for brightness, 8 options for saturation, 7-step hue adjustment.

Preset WB settings

6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash)

6 (Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash)

12 (Incandescent, Fluorescent [Sodium-vapor, Warm-white, White, Cool-white, Day white, Daylight, High temp. mercury-vapor], Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade)

12 (Incandescent, Fluorescent [Sodium-vapor, Warm-white, White, Cool-white, Day white, Daylight, High temp. mercury-vapor], Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade)

Manual Color Temperature Setting Range

Not available

2,500 ~ 10,000K in 100K increments

No

2,500 ~ 10,000K in increments of roughly 10 mired

WB Adjustment Range

±9 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step

±9 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step

6 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step

±6 steps in 1-step increments
5 mireds per step

Type

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 by Nikon Multi-CAM1000 autofocus module

TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM4800DX autofocus module

# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)

9 points
(1 enhanced cross-type, 8 single-axis)

9 points
(all cross-type; center AF point has dual-cross sensor for f/2.8)

11 points
(1 center cross-type, 2 horizontal-type, 8 vertical-type)

39 points
(9 cross-type, 30 line type)

Superimposed Focus Point Display

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

AF Working Range

EV -0.5 ~ 18

EV 0 ~ 20

EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 100)

EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 100)

AF-assist Beam

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
Bright incandescent lamp

Yes
Bright incandescent lamp

AF Servo Modes

One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus

One-shot, AI Servo, AI Focus

AF-S (single one-shot), AF-C (continuous tracking),
AF-A (for auto selection of AF-S or AF-C modes)

AF-S (single one-shot), AF-C (continuous tracking),
AF-A (for auto selection of AF-S or AF-C modes)

AF Area Modes

Single area, Auto area, tracking (in AI Servo mode)

Single area, Auto area, tracking (in AI Servo mode)

Single area, Dynamic area, Auto area, 3D tracking (11-points)

Single point (39 or 11), Dynamic Area [9 points, 21 points, 39 points, 39 points (3D-tracking)], Auto area

Fine-tune Focus Adjustment

No

No

No

Yes (settings for up to 12 lenses)

Shooting Modes

14 - Program AE (Creative Auto, Auto+, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program), Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Depth-of-field AE, Manual exposure, ETTL-II autoflash, Movie

13 - Program, Shutter priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Manual, Auto, Auto with flash off, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Child, Night Portrait, SCENE (accesses 13 additional scene modes).

27 - Program, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual, Auto, Auto with flash off, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food, Silhouette, High key, Low key), U1, U2 (user settings).

Metering Zones

63
(iFCL with dual layer sensor)

63
(iFCL with dual layer sensor)

420

2,016

Metering Modes

Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average,
9% partial,
4% center spot

Evaluative (linked to any AF point), center weighted average,
6.5% partial,
2.8% center spot

1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor.
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 8mm dia. circle in center of frame.
3) Spot: Meters 3.5 mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area.

1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed by 2,016-segment RGB sensor.
2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10 or 13mm dia. circle in center of frame.
3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used).

Metering System Working Range

EV 1 ~ 20

EV 0 ~ 20

1) EV 0 ~ 20 (Matrix or center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 ~ 20 (spot metering)
(ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)

1) EV 0 ~ 20 (Matrix or center-weighted metering)
2) EV 2 ~ 20 (spot metering)
(ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F)

ISO Range / Extended

100 ~ 6400 / 12800

100 ~ 6400 / 12800

100 / 200 ~ 3200 / 6400

100 ~ 6400 / 25600

Exposure Compensation

±5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments

±5 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments

+/- 5EV in 1/3EV increments

+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments

Automatic Exposure Bracketing

±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, ±5 EV offset, 3 shots

±3 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV steps, ±5 EV offset, 3 shots

3 shots, 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps

2 or 3 shots, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps

Shadow Correction

Yes, Auto Lighting Optimization (4 levels)

Yes, Auto Lighting Optimization (4 levels)

Yes, Active D-Lighting (4 levels + Auto )

Yes, Active D-Lighting (5 levels + Auto )

Highlight Correction

Yes, Highlight Tone Priority

Yes, Highlight Tone Priority

Yes, Active D-Lighting (4 levels + Auto )

Yes, Active D-Lighting (4 levels + Auto )

Shutter Type

Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled

Mechanical, all speeds electronically controlled
(rated to 100K actuations)

Electronically controlled mechanical
(rated to 100K actuations)

Electronically controlled mechanical
(rated to 150K actuations)

Shutter Speed Range

1/4,000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb

1/8,000 ~ 30 sec. (1/2 or 1/3EV increments) and bulb

1/4,000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb

1/8,000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb

Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth

3.7 fps
34 large/fine JPEG frames
6 RAW frames
4 RAW+JPEG
(manufacturer specs)

5.3 fps
58 large/fine JPEG frames
16 RAW frames
7 RAW+large/fine JPEG

4.0 fps / >20 JPEG large/fine or 10 RAW frames

6 fps / 100 JPEG large/fine
(manufacturer's spec)

Shutter lag, full AF (sec.)

0.25
(manufacturer spec)

0.25

0.28

0.24

Shutter lag, prefocus (sec.)

0.08
(manufacturer spec)

0.063

0.085

0.053

Startup time (sec.)

~0.4
(manufacturer spec)

~0.4

~0.4

~0.4

Built-in Flash / Guide Number at ISO 100.

Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)

Yes (13 meters / 43 feet)

Yes
(12, manual 13)

Yes
(12, manual 13)

Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)

1/200

1/250

1/200

1/250
(up to 1/320 at reduced GN)

Flash Exposure Compensation

±2 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments

±3 EV in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments

-3 to +1 EV, 1/3 EV steps

-3 to +1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps

Slow-sync flash

1st or 2nd curtain

1st or 2nd curtain

1st or 2nd curtain

1st or 2nd curtain

PC Sync Terminal

Hot shoe only

Hot shoe only

Hot shoe only

Hot shoe only

LCD Size / Pixel Count

3.0 in. LCD / 1.04M dots

3.0 in. LCD / 1.04M dots

2.7 in LCD / 230K dots

3.0 in LCD / 920K dots

LCD Aspect Ratio

3:2

3:2

4:3

4:3

LCD Viewing Angles

160 degrees

160 degrees

170 degrees

170 degrees

Enlarged Playback / Scroll

1.5~10x / Yes

1.5~10x / Yes

1.1 - 25x for large images, 19x for medium images, or 13x for small ones / Yes

1.1 - 31x for large images, 23x for medium images, or 15x for small ones / Yes

LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range

7 steps

7 steps

7 steps

7 steps

Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Computer Connection

USB 2.0 High-Speed

USB 2.0 High-Speed

Yes, USB 2.0 High-Speed, PTP-compliant

Yes, USB 2.0 High-Speed

Direct Printing (PictBridge-compliant printers)

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Menu Languages

25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Ukrainian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

25 (English, German, French, Dutch, Danish, Portuguese, Finnish, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek, Russian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Romanian, Ukraine, Turkish, Arabic, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

16 (Japanese, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean)

22 (Japanese, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Danish, Norwegian, Arabic, Czech, Indonesian, Thai, Turkish)

Camera Default Reset

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Custom Functions (Quantity)

Yes (12)

Yes (20)

Yes (23)

Yes (48)

Remote Control

Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3; Remote Controller RC-6 , RC-5, RC-1

Compatible with Remote Switch RS-60E3; Remote Controller RC-6 , RC-5, RC-1

Yes, accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 wired remote, or ML-L3 wireless remote

Yes, accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 wired remote, or ML-L3 wireless remote

Info LCD Panel / Illumination

No / n/a

Yes / Yes
(dedicated button)

No / n/a

Yes / Yes
(power switch)

Ultrasonic CCD dust-removal function

Yes

Yes

Yes
with Air-flow Control

Yes

In-Body Anti-Shake
(CCD shift)

No

No

No

No

Electronic Level

No

Yes, single axis (roll)

No

Yes, single axis (roll)

Live View

Yes, Phase Detection or Contrast Detection:
Quick Mode, Live Mode, Face Detect Live Mode AF

Yes, Phase Detection or Contrast Detection:
Quick Mode, Live Mode, Face Detect Live Mode AF

Yes, Contrast Detection AF only:
Face priority, Wide-Area, Normal-Area, Subject Tracking modes

Yes, Contrast Detection AF only:
Face priority, Wide-Area, Normal-Area, Subject Tracking modes; AF-F full-time continuous AF

Movie Mode

Yes (MPEG-4)
1920x1080@30/25/24fps, 1280x720@60/50fps, 640x480@30/25fps

Yes (MPEG-4)
1920x1080@30/25/24fps, 1280x720@60/50fps, 640x480@60/50fps

Yes (Motion JPEG):
1280x720@24fps, 640x424@24fps, 320x216@24fps

Yes (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC):
1920x1080p@24fps, 1280x720p@30/25/24fps, 640x424p@30/25fps

Dedicated Movie/Live View Button

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Manual Exposure during Movies

Yes
(Aperture, Shutter-speed, ISO)

Yes
(Aperture, Shutter-speed, ISO)

No

Yes
(Aperture, Shutter-speed, ISO)

Stereo Mic Jack

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

HDMI Output

Yes
(HDMI-CEC)

Yes
(HDMI-CEC)

Yes

Yes
(HDMI-CEC)

Lens Defect Correction

Yes, Peripheral Illumination Correction

Yes, Peripheral Illumination Correction

Yes, Auto Distortion Control, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Reduction

Yes, Auto Distortion Control, Lateral Chromatic Aberration Reduction

Body Cover/Chassis

Largely plastic / stainless steel frame

Largely plastic / stainless steel frame

Largely plastic / stainless steel frame

Magnesium Alloy top / rear, plastic front / sides / base

Battery Compatibility

Main: LP-E8
Backup: Built-in

Main: LP-E6
Backup: Built-in
optional BG-e9 battery grip

EN-EL9 / EN-EL9a

EN-EL15,
optional MB-D11 battery grip

Rated Shooting Capacity at 20°C/68°F (CIPA test, 50% flash usage)

440

1,100

510
(with EN-EL9a)

1,050
(with EN-EL15)

Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)

133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7

144.5 x 105.8 x 78.6

127 x 104 x 80

Weight (body only)

570 g / 20.1 oz.

675 g / 23.8 oz.

560 g / 19.8 oz.

690 g / 24.3 oz.

Operating Temperature Range

0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F

0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F

0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F

0 ~ 40°C / 32 ~ 104°F

Operating Humidity Range

< 85%

< 85%

< 85%

< 85%

Focal length/aperture

EF-S 18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS II

EF-S 18-135mm
f/3.5-5.6 IS

18-55mm
f/3.5-5.6G VR

18-105mm
f/3.5-5.6G VR

Lens Mount / Compatibility

EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses

EF / All EOS lenses, plus EF-S lenses

1. DX Nikkor: All functions supported;
2. Type G- or D-AF-S Nikkor: All functions supported;
3. Type G- or D-AF Nikkor: All functions supported except autofocus;
4. Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except autofocus, 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR;
5. AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR and autofocus;
6. Some non-CPU lenses can be used in exposure mode M only, with no metering, autofocus or TTL flash control; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster.
7. IX Nikkor lenses cannot be used.

1. DX Nikkor: All functions supported;
2. Type G- or D-AF Nikkor: All functions supported;
3. Micro Nikkor 85mm F2.8D: All functions supported except some exposure modes;
4. Other AF Nikkor (excluding lenses for F3AF): All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR;
5. AI-P Nikkor: All functions supported except 3D Color Matrix Metering, i-TTL balanced Fill-Flash for digital SLR and autofocus;
6. Non-CPU: Can be used in exposure mode A and M with metering; electronic range finder can be used if maximum aperture is f/5.6 or faster. Up to 9 non-CPU lenses can be registered.
7. IX Nikkor Lenses cannot be used.