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Predecessor: |
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Canon T3
T3 vs T5
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Successor: |
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Canon T6
T5 vs T6
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Model Number: |
DSLR-A290 |
T5 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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EOS 1200D, EOS Kiss X70 |
Camera Format: |
SLR |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$499.99 |
$549.99 |
Street Price: |
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$399.00 |
Date Available: |
2010-07-15 |
2014-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
17.9 oz
(508 g)
includes batteries
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24.3 oz
(689 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
5.0 x
3.8 x
3.1 in.
(128 x
97 x
80 mm)
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5.1 x
3.9 x
3.1 in.
(130 x
100 x
78 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CCD |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
14.2 |
18.0 |
Sensor Format: |
APS-C |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.16 microns |
4.30 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 |
63 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
22.6 |
21.9 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.5 |
11.3 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
615 |
724 |
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) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2592 x 1728
(4.5 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 |
3.0 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x480 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MOV (image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural)) |
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 |
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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
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29 -
88mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
18 -
55mm
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18 -
55mm
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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: |
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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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: |
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: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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Optical / LCD
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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
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.55x |
0.50x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.83x |
0.80x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,400 dots
|
460,800 dots
(153,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
14.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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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, expandable to 12800 |
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
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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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 |
Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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No |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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.
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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
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
Full TTL exposure |
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Usable Memory Types: |
MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW |
.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MOV (image data: H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural)) |
Included Memory: |
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No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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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 |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.50 |
0.36 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.46 |
0.36 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
5 |
6 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.48 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
2.4 |
3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
18 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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3.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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6 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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2.6 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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4 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.20 seconds |
0.31 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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1.62 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.093 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.182 seconds |
0.122 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.22 seconds |
0.27 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.107 seconds |
0.113 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF lag, Auto Area = 0.200s |
OVF:
Full AF lag, wide-area AF mode = 0.163s
Live View:
Full AF lag, PDAF = 1.240s
Full AF lag, CDAF = 1.617s
Prefocused = 0.093s |
Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.4 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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1.7 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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180 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
500 shots |
500 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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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
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1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Software/USB Driver CD-ROM |
EOS Digital Solutions Disc |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X (v. 10.4+) |
Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OS X 10.6+ |
Notes & Features: |
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18MP CMOS APS-C sensor, DIGIC 4 processor, Full HD 1080p movies. |