- APS-C 323.4mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Canon T3 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the T3.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 33.00mm - 165.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm AX550 Review.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon XS
XS vs T3 |
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Successor: |
Canon T5
T3 vs T5 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | T3 | AX550 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | $89.95 |
Street Price: | $199.00 | $116.16 |
Date Available: | 2011-03-15 | 2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
24.8 oz
(702 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
5.9 oz
(168 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.1 x
3.9 x
3.1 in. (130 x 100 x 78 mm) |
3.7 x
2.4 x
1.1 in. (93 x 60 x 28 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 16.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 323.4mm2 (22.00mm x 14.70mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.15 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 755 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4272 x 2848
(12.2 MP,
3:2), 3088 x 2056 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2256 x 1504 (3.4 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2) |
4608 x 3440
(15.9 MP,
Other), 4608 x 3072 (14.2 MP, 3:2), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG | JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: | 1280x720 (30/25) |
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | n/a |
Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Fujinon; 8 elements in 8 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 33 - 165mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 5.9 - 29.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) | f/3.3 or f/8 (wide) / f/5.9 or f/14.4 (tele) with ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
10 -
80 cm 3.9 - 31.5 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 7.2x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9 points; 1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes | Contrast-Detection AF: Center / Tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.50x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots (76,800 px) | 230,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 , 3200* (* at S image size) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/1400 - 8 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor | 256-zone multi |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE | Natural Light & with Flash, Natural Light, Portrait, Baby, Smile & Shoot, Landscape, Motion Panorama, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text |
Self Timer: | 10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds | 2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro; Red-eye removal can be turned off/on |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 9.2 m / 30.2 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Auto ISO: Wide: Approx. 60 cm - 3.0 m / 2.0 ft. - 9.8 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 60 cm - 2.0 m / 2.0 ft. - 6.6 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG | |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container | AVI (Motion JPEG) with monaural sound |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) | |
Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.42 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 4 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.76 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 2.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.4 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 1 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.93 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.099 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.134 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.32 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.113 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Optical Viewfinder: Wide-area AF lag: 0.190s Live View AF lags: Phase Detect = 1.244s Contrast Detect = 0.927s Prefocused = 0.099s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 480 shots (NiMH AA) |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 700 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E10 | 2 x AA |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium or Alkaline disposable, NiMH rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | No |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | EOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch) | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Feature Guide, Basic + Function, Video Snapshot, 720p Movies. | Digital Image Stabilization, 720p HD Video, Motion Panorama, Tracking AF, Natural Light & with Flash. Available in black. |