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Predecessor: |
Canon T3i
T3i vs T4i
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Panasonic GF7
GF7 vs GX850
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Successor: |
Canon T5i
T4i vs T5i
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Model Number: |
T4i |
GX850 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
EOS 650D, Kiss X6i |
GX800, GF9 |
Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$1199.00 |
$549.99 |
Street Price: |
$579.00 |
$547.99 |
Date Available: |
2012-06-30 |
2017-02-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
36.6 oz
(1,039 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
11.9 oz
(336 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.2 x
3.9 x
3.1 in.
(133 x
100 x
79 mm)
|
4.2 x
2.5 x
1.3 in.
(107 x
65 x
33 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Canon |
Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
18.0 |
16.0 |
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 |
3.77 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.6x |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
Yes |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
62 |
73 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.7 |
23.2 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.2 |
13.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
722 |
586 |
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) |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3), 4592 x 3064
(14.1 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2584
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3424 x 3424
(11.7 MP,
1:1), 3232 x 2424
(7.8 MP,
4:3), 3232 x 2160
(7.0 MP,
3:2), 3232 x 1824
(5.9 MP,
Other), 2416 x 2416
(5.8 MP,
1:1), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1), 1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3), 1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2), 1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9), 1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.8 |
9.4 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50)
640x480 (30/25)
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3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
|
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: |
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
Panasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
29 -
216mm
|
24 -
64mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
135mm
|
12 -
32mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
7.50x |
2.67x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
39 cm to Infinity
15.4 in to Infinity
|
20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
67.0mm |
37.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
2x, 4x |
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 |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch MF Assist, Touch Shutter |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
|
No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.85x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.53x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.85x |
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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)
|
1,040,000 dots
(347,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
10.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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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, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) |
1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
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, Child, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Relaxing Tone, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool, Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Panorama (Standard / Wide / Self Shot Mode) |
Self Timer: |
10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
No |
Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash, Integrated Speedlite Transmitter; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
13.0 m /
42.7 ft.
|
4.0 m /
13.1 ft.
|
Flash Range Description: |
Lens aperture dependent |
GN=5.6m (18.3 feet) at ISO 200 / 4.0m (13.1 feet) at ISO 100 |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/200 |
1/50 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
|
External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC |
UHS Support: |
UHS-I |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
|
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with stereo linear PCM audio in MOV container |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
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,WiFi |
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) |
Via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0 |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.37 |
0.35 |
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 |
0.34 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.8 |
9.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
19 |
114 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.1 |
9.5 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
6 |
17 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
5.6 |
9.6 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
3 |
16 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.27 seconds |
0.23 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
|
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
0.83 seconds |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
0.062 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.094 seconds |
0.086 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.28 seconds |
0.45 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.074 seconds |
0.085 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 |
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Startup Time: |
0.7 seconds |
2.0 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.6 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.3 seconds |
1.6 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
180 shots |
210 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
440 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
|
20 minutes
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary LP-E8 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
7.2v, 680mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary LP-E8 Lithium-ion rechargeble
|
1 x Proprietary 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 |
Included Software: |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc (ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility (inc. Remote Capture), Picture Style Editor) |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer available as free downloads |
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) |
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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. |
Available in black or silver. |