- APS-C 366.6mm2
- 16.1 megapixels
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon T6
T6 vs T7 |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | NEX-F3 | T7 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | 2000D, Kiss X90 | |
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $599.99 | $549.99 |
Street Price: | $464.00 | |
Date Available: | 2012-06-15 | 2018-04-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
18.6 oz
(526 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
23.8 oz
(675 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.6 x
2.6 x
1.6 in. (117 x 67 x 41 mm) |
5.1 x
4.0 x
3.1 in. (129 x 101 x 78 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor APS HD | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 16.1 | 24.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.78 microns | 3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 73 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.7 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 12.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,114 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4912 x 3264
(16.0 MP,
3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656 (10.6 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3552 x 2664 (9.5 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1992 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 6000 x 3368 (20.2 MP, 16:9), 3984 x 2240 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 2976 x 1680 (5.0 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 720 x 408 (0.3 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), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.5 | 3.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/24Mbps/FX or 60i/17Mbps/FH or 24p/24Mbps/FX or 24p/17Mbps/FH)
1440x1080 (30p/12Mbps) 640x480 (30p/3Mbps) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 1.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC | MOV (image data: MPEG4 ACV/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 |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Sony E | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: | Sony SEL1855 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS | 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: | 3.06x | 3.06x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 34 (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 |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 49.0mm | 58.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 2x Clear Image or Precision Digital Zoom | n/a |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: 25-area, Center, Flexible Spot (11x17 areas); with Face Detection | Phase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9 points with 1 cross-type in center, 8 single-axis, all f/5.6 compatible; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | Optional EVF (FDA-EV1S) | 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): | 0.50x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.80x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
Selfie Screen: | No | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 13.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 16000 | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temp./Filter, Custom | Auto (with new White Priority setting), 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: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, Spot | 63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama, Anti Motion Blur, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight(6 shot layering)), Picture Effect (Posterization (Color/B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial color (R/G/B/Y), High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera (Normal/Cool), Soft High-key, Soft Focus (Hi/Mid/Lo), HDR Painting (Hi/Mid/Lo), Miniature (7 Settings)) | Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Night Portrait |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, Self-portrait, 3 or 5 shots after 10 seconds | 10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow sync., Red-eye reduction | E-TTL II Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 m / 19.7 ft. | 9.2 m / 30.2 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | GN=9.2m/ISO 100; Range is 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: | Smart Accessory Terminal 2 | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | .ARW RAW, RAW+JPEG | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD 1.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC | MOV (image data: MPEG4 ACV/H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural)) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | Yes | |
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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or via Wi-Fi | |
Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI (Type C), Smart Accessory Terminal 2 | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.68 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.91 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.5 | 3.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 12 | 150 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.0 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 3.0 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 6 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.31 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.060 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.44 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.021 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus AF lag, Multi-area mode = 0.311s | |
Startup Time: | 1.5 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 2.7 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 470 shots | 240 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50 | Proprietary LP-E10 |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 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: | PMB (Picture Motion Browser) , Image Data Converter S, Image Data Lightbox SR | No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website. |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista/7; Mac OS X 10.3 or later. (PMB is Windows only.) | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Auto Portrait Framing, Self-portrait self-timer, Clear Image Zoom, Superior Auto, USB charging. Available in silver, black or white. |