- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 12,800
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon T3i
T3i vs T4i |
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Successor: |
Canon T5i
T4i vs T5i |
Olympus E-PL7
E-PL6 vs E-PL7 |
General | ||
Model Number: | T4i | E-PL6 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS 650D, Kiss X6i | |
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1199.00 | $299.99 |
Street Price: | $579.00 | $299.00 |
Date Available: | 2012-06-30 | 2013-06-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
36.6 oz
(1,039 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
11.5 oz
(325 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.2 x
3.9 x
3.1 in. (133 x 100 x 79 mm) |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.5 in. (111 x 64 x 38 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 18.0 | 16.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.30 microns | 3.75 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.2 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 722 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 2034 x 1728 (3.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 720 x 400 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG | JPEG, 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.8 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (30/25) |
1920x1080 (30p (20 or 17Mbps))
1280x720 (30p (13 or 10Mbps)) 640x480 (30p) |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM | Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 II R MSC M.Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 216mm | 28 - 84mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 135mm | 14 - 42mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 7.50x | 3.00x |
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: |
39 cm to Infinity 15.4 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 67.0mm | 37.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 2x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | OVF: Phase-detect using 9 cross-type AF points with 1 high precision f/2.8 center point; Live View uses new hybrid phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor | High-speed Contrast-detect AF: 35-area multiple AF; All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target (normal), Single target (small) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | Optional EVF via Accessory Port |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.53x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.85x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) | 614,000 dots (205,000 px) |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 14.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
ISO Settings: | Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 | AUTO: ISO Low (100) - 25600 (customizable, Default 100-1600) / Manual ISO Low (100) - 25600, 1/3 or 1 EV steps selectable |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, , Fluorescent, Underwater, Flash, Custom (2), Kelvin |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 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 (9%), Spot (4%) | Digital ESP metering (324-area multi pattern metering), Center weighted average metering, Spot metering, Spot metering with highlight control, Spot metering with shadow control |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction, Video Snapshot | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Children, High Key, Low Key, DIS mode, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Beach & Snow, Fisheye Conv., Wide Conv., Macro Conv., 3D Still (using H-FT012 3D lens only); Art Filters (Pop Art, Soft Focus, Pale & Light Color, Light Tone, Grainy Film, Pin Hole, Diorama, Cross Process, Gentle Sepia, Dramatic Tone, Key Line, Water Color); Gradation (Auto, Normal, High Key, Low Key); Multiple Exposure (2 frames) |
Self Timer: | 10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds | 2, 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | Yes |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | No |
Flash Modes: | E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (Full, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32, 1/64), Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 7.0 m / 23.0 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Bundled FL-LM1 has GN of 7m (ISO 100) or 10m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV 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: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG | 12-bit RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container | MOV (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264), AVI (Motion JPEG); Linear PCM 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | Yes | 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 | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or Wireless (RC-6 , RC-5, RC-1) | Optional Remote Cable RM-UC1 |
Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack | Micro HDMI (Type-D), combined AV/USB/Remote connector, Accessory Port 2 |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.37 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.34 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 9 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.37 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.8 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 19 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.1 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.6 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.27 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 0.83 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.062 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.094 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.28 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Auto Selection AF lag: 0.122s Live View: Quick AF: 1.070s Hybrid AF Single Area: 0.833s Hybrid AF Auto Selection: 1.419s Prefocused: 0.062s | |
Startup Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.3 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 180 shots | 360 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 440 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E8 | Proprietary BLS-5 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary BLS-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | EOS Digital Solutions Disc (ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture), Picture Style Editor) | Olympus Viewer 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP inc SP3 / Vista inc SP1 and SP2 (excl. Starter Edition) / 7 (excl. Starter Edition) OS X v10.6-10.7 (Intel processor required) | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | DIGIC 5 processor, 3-inch Vari-angle capacitive touchscreen LCD, new Hybrid CMOS AF system allows continuous AF and touch focus in Live View/Movie mode, 5 fps burst mode, 100-12800 ISO expandable to 25600, Auto Lighting Optimizer, Highlight Tone Priority, vignetting correction, distortion correction, chromatic aberration correction, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Multi-Shot Noise Reduction, Full HD video, built-in stereo mic, UHS-I compatible. | Asian market update to E-PL5. At this time, there is no information regarding a US announcement or release date. Enhancements include Short Release Time Lag mode, ISO LOW setting, Interval shooting mode, Time Lapse movies, Level Guide, compatible with new VF-4 EVF. Available in Red, White, Silver or Black. |