- APS-C 323.4mm2
- 12.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
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- See real-world photos taken with the T3.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon XS
XS vs T3 |
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Successor: |
Canon T5
T3 vs T5 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | DSLR-A290 | T3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $499.99 | $599.99 |
Street Price: | $199.00 | |
Date Available: | 2010-07-15 | 2011-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
17.9 oz
(508 g)
includes batteries |
24.8 oz
(702 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in. (128 x 97 x 80 mm) |
5.1 x
3.9 x
3.1 in. (130 x 100 x 78 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 14.2 | 12.2 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 323.4mm2 (22.00mm x 14.70mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.16 microns | 5.15 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2, 16:9 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 66 | 62 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | 21.9 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.5 | 11.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 615 | 755 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3408 x 2272 (7.7 MP, 3:2), 3408 x 1920 (6.5 MP, 16:9), 2288 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 2288 x 1280 (2.9 MP, Other) |
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) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, RAW | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: | 1280x720 (30/25) | |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container | |
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: | Sony Alpha (Minolta A) | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: | Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 27 - 83mm | 29 - 88mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 18 - 55mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 36 (T) | f/3.5 - 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: | 55.0mm | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | No | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point TTL phase detection (one cross-type sensor) with eye-start AF | 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 |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.83x mag., 16.5mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +1.0 diopter | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.55x | 0.50x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.83x | 0.80x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.7 | 2.7 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,400 dots | 230,400 dots (76,800 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 14.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 40-segment honeycomb pattern, center-weighted, spot | 63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Sunset, Night Portrait/Night View | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off | E-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | 9.2 m / 30.2 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 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: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | 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 wireless | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) |
Connections (extended): | DC input, min-HDMI | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.50 | 0.42 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.46 | 0.42 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | 4 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.76 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | Yes | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 18 | 17 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 2.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 3 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 1.4 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 1 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.20 seconds | 0.31 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): | 0.182 seconds | 0.134 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.22 seconds | 0.32 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.107 seconds | 0.113 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full AF lag, Auto Area = 0.200s | Optical Viewfinder: Wide-area AF lag: 0.190s Live View AF lags: Phase Detect = 1.244s Contrast Detect = 0.927s Prefocused = 0.099s |
Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.4 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.8 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 220 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | 700 shots |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-FH50 | Proprietary LP-E10 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FH50 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E10 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: | Software/USB Driver CD-ROM | EOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X (v. 10.4+) | Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+ |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Feature Guide, Basic + Function, Video Snapshot, 720p Movies. |