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Predecessor: |
Canon XS
XS vs T3
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Successor: |
Canon T5
T3 vs T5
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Model Number: |
T3 |
Coolpix A |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$1099.95 |
Street Price: |
$199.00 |
$1,096.95 |
Date Available: |
2011-03-15 |
2013-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
24.8 oz
(702 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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10.5 oz
(298 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.1 x
3.9 x
3.1 in.
(130 x
100 x
78 mm)
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4.4 x
2.5 x
1.6 in.
(111 x
64 x
40 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.2 |
16.2 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
323.4mm2 (22.00mm x 14.70mm) |
368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.15 microns |
4.79 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
62 |
80 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.9 |
23.4 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.0 |
13.8 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
755 |
1,164 |
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) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3696 x 2448
(9.0 MP,
Other), 2464 x 1632
(4.0 MP,
Other) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
2.9 |
4.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30/25)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
No |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
n/a |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
n/a |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF/EF-S |
n/a |
Lens: |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II |
NIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
29 -
88mm
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28mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18.5mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
3.06x |
1.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
f/2.8 - f/22; Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm with 19 steps of 1/3 EV |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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10 cm to Infinity
3.9 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
n/a |
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 Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter |
Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.50x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.80x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,400 dots
(76,800 px)
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
31.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/2000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor |
Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE |
Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Silhouette, Sports, Sunset |
Self Timer: |
10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds |
2, 5, 10, 20 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
Auto, Auto+slow sync, Fill flash, Slow sync, Rear-curtain+slow sync, Manual, Off; Red-eye reduction available |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
9.2 m /
30.2 ft.
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6.0 |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
GN approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23C/73.4F); 0.5 to 11.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 37ft.) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/2000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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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 |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional Wired (RS-60E3) |
Optional wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack |
Mini (Type C) HDMI, Accessory Terminal, DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.42 |
0.96 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.42 |
0.96 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
4 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.76 |
1.04 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.9 |
4.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
17 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
2.0 |
4.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
3 |
17 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.4 |
4.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
1 |
10 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.31 seconds |
0.58 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.93 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.099 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.134 seconds |
0.235 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.32 seconds |
0.67 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.113 seconds |
0.065 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 |
Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s |
Startup Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
1.0 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
1.8 seconds |
5.2 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
220 shots |
230 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
700 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E10 |
Proprietary EN-EL20 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch) |
ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Feature Guide, Basic + Function, Video Snapshot, 720p Movies. |
Nikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silver. Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder will be available for a suggested retail price of ~US$450, and the UR-E24 Adapter Ring and HN-CP18 Lens Hood will be sold together for a suggested retail price of US$130. |