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Canon T7i
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General | ||
Model Number: | E-5 | T8i |
Alternate Model Number(s): | 850D, Kiss X10i | |
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $1699.99 | $749.99 |
Street Price: | $749.00 | |
Date Available: | 2010-10-15 | TBD |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
31.5 oz
(892 g)
includes batteries |
18.2 oz
(515 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.6 x
4.6 x
2.9 in. (143 x 117 x 75 mm) |
5.2 x
4.0 x
3.0 in. (131 x 103 x 76 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.3 | 24.1 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.29 microns | 3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 56 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.6 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.5 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 519 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4032 x 3024
(12.2 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 2400 x 1600 (3.8 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 2400 x 1344 (3.2 MP, Other), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 2112 x 1600 (3.4 MP, Other), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2656 x 2656 (7.1 MP, 1:1), 1984 x 1984 (3.9 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1600 (2.6 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | C-RAW, JPEG, .CR3 RAW (14-bit) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | n/a |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30) |
3840x2160 (24p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC stereo audio in MP4 container |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Four Thirds | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: | n/a | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | |
Aperture Range: | f/4 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) | |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | TTL Phase Detect: 11-point, all cross-type; Contrast Detect (Live View): 11-area, face detection | OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS sensor, 45-points, up to 45 cross-type (f/5.6), 1 dual-cross (f/2.8 and f/5.6), 27 support f/8 (9 cross-type); Live View: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, ~1.15x mag., ~20mm eyepoint, -3.0 to +1.0 diopter | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.82x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.58x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.15x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto (200 - 6400, customizable), 100 - 6400 (1/3, 1 EV steps) | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1/3EV steps, Expandable to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent, Daylight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Customized WB, One-touch WB (4 settings), Underwater | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom WB, Color Temperature K (Manually adjustable between 2000 - 10000K) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot (2% with Highlight/Shadow mode) | 220,000-pixel RGB+IR metering sensor; 216-zone (18 x 12) metering optical viewfinder; Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (center, approx. 6.5% of viewfinder), Spot (center, approx. 2.0% of viewfinder) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Underwater program AE | Scene Intelligent Auto, Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Special Scene (Group Photo, Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Water Painting, Toy Camera, Miniature, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync at 1st curtain, Slow sync at 2nd curtain, Fill-in, Manual (1/4, 1/16, 1/64), Off. | E-TTL II Auto, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens aperture | Guide Number is 12m/39.4 ft at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC sync socket | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | Yes | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | 12-bit RAW (.ORF) | .CR3 RAW (14-bit) |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC stereo audio in MP4 container |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
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,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | RM-1 IR or RM-CB1 Cable | Optional wired, IR wireless, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (type-C) Output, DC Input, Cable Remote | Mini (Type-C) HDMI, USB Micro-B (USB 2.0), External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | ||
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | ||
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 870 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BLM-5 | Proprietary LP-E17 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BLM-5 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | OLYMPUS software CD-ROM | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Hi-res 921Kdot Articulating LCD, 720p movies, HDMI output, Dual CF/SD card support (including SDXC), AF fine tuning. |