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| Predecessor: |
Canon XS
XS vs T3 |
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| Successor: |
Canon T5
T3 vs T5 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | T3 | NX30 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $599.99 | $999.99 |
| Street Price: | $199.00 | $899.00 |
| Date Available: | 2011-03-15 | 2014-02-20 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
24.8 oz
(702 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
23.1 oz
(654 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.9 x
3.1 in. (130 x 100 x 78 mm) |
5.0 x
3.8 x
1.6 in. (127 x 96 x 42 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Samsung |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.2 | 20.3 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 323.4mm2 (22.00mm x 14.70mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.15 microns | 4.29 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 | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | 76 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | 23.5 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 | 12.4 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 755 | 1,014 |
| 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) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 5472 x 3080 (16.9 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 3648 (13.3 MP, 1:1), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3712 x 2088 (7.8 MP, 16:9), 2640 x 2640 (7.0 MP, 1:1), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2944 x 1656 (4.9 MP, 16:9), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1024 x 1024 (1.0 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, MPO, RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.9 | 8.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1280x720 (30/25) |
1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1920x810 (24p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| 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 |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Samsung NX |
| Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II | Samsung 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III OIS NX |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 27 - 84mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 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 | Samsung NX AF System II (Hybrid contrast/phase-detect): 105points (Phase Detection AF), 247points (Contrast AF), Selection: 1point ( Free selection ), Multi: Normal 21 (3 x 7) points, Closeup 35points, Face Detection: Max. 10 faces |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | EVF / OLED |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter | Tiltable (up to 80 degrees) EVF with eye sensor; XGA (1024x768) 2,359K dots; 100% Field of view; 0.96x Magnification(50mm eq. lens); -4 to +1 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,359,000 dots |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.50x | 0.64x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | 0.96x |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots (76,800 px) | 1,036,800 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 25600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent (W, N, D), Tungsten, Flash, Custom, K (Manual) |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor | Multi, 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 | Beauty Face, Landscape, Macro, Action Freeze, Rich Tone, Panorama, Waterfall, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light Trace, Creative Shot, Best Face, Multi-Exposure, Smart Jump Shot |
| Self Timer: | 10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds | 2-30 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 | Smart Flash, Auto, Auto+Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Fill-in+Red-eye reduction, 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain, Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 9.2 m / 30.2 ft. | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Lens dependent; GN=11 (ISO 100, m) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG | RAW (SRW), RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container | MP4 (Video: MPEG4, AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) | Wi-Fi live view; optional wired via USB |
| Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack | Mult-function USB port compatible with wired remote |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.42 | 0.62 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.42 | 0.73 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 4 | 21 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.76 | 0.62 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.9 | 8.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 17 | 21 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 2.0 | 8.9 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | 12 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.4 | 8.8 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 1 | 11 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds | 0.13 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 | 0.087 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.32 seconds | 0.23 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.113 seconds | 0.083 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 AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.285s |
| Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.8 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | 0.9 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | 360 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 700 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E10 | Proprietary BP-1410 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1410mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary BP-1410 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| 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) | iLauncher, Adobe Lightroom v5 |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Feature Guide, Basic + Function, Video Snapshot, 720p Movies. | Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g/n supports Dual Channel (Smart Camera 3.0 with NFC, AutoShare, SNS & Cloud, Email, Auto Back, Remote Viewfinder Pro, Mobile Link,Samsung Link, Group Share, Photo Beam, HomeSync, Baby Monitor) |
