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Model Number: | GF3X | EOS M50 II |
Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS M50 Mark II | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $749.99 | $599.99 |
Street Price: | $549.00 | |
Date Available: | 2011-10-15 | 2020-11-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
12.7 oz
(359 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
13.7 oz
(387 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm) |
4.6 x
3.5 x
2.3 in. (116 x 88 x 59 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 24.2 |
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: | 4.33 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: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: | 50 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 20.6 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.1 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 459 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
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 2240 (6.7 MP, 4:3), 2398 x 1344 (3.2 MP, 16:9), 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 (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), .CR3 14-bit RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 10.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p))
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
3840x2160 (24p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p) 1280x720 (120p/100p/60p/50p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF-M |
Lens: | Panasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S. | Canon EF-M 15-45mm f/3.5-6.3 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 24 - 72mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 15 - 45mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/5.6 (T) - f/22 | f/3.5 - f/22 (W) / f/6.3 - f/40 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 37.0mm | 49.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint | Hybrid PDAF/CDAF: Dual Pixel CMOS AF; 143/99 points, Face+Eye Tracking AF, Zone AF, 1-point AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | 0.39"-type 2.36m-dot OLED EVF, 100% coverage, 22mm eyepoint, diopter correction, eye sensor | |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | 2,360,000 dots (786,666 pixels) |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | Yes |
Selfie Screen: | No | Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO | Auto (100-6400), 100 - 25600 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting | Auto (Ambience and White Priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | Evaluative (384 zone), Center-weighted, Partial (6.4%), Spot (2.8%) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset | Creative Assist, Scene (Self-Portrait, Portrait, Smooth Skin, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Panning, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control, Silent Mode); Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye Effect, Water Painting Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Miniature Effect, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)); Movie (Movie auto exposure, Movie manual exposure, Time-lapse movie) |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds | 10, 2 or custom seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto (E-TTL II), Manual Flash On/Off (3 flash power output settings); Slow Synchro; FE Lock, Red-eye Reduction |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | GN= 5m (16.4 ft.) at ISO 100; range depends on lens aperture |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | n/a | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
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: | RAW, RAW+JPEG | .CR3 14-bit RAW, C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MP4 (Video: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (stereo)) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | Yes |
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: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C) | Micro USB, Micro (Type-D) HDMI, 3.5mm external 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): | 10.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | |
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): | 340 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 85 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 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: | PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver | No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website. |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | The GF3X is a GF3 with updated firmware, bundled with the new 14-42mm Power Zoom lens. The GF3X will be available in black body and black lens or silver body and silver lens kits options. |