- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 18.2 megapixels
- 26.00mm - 130.00mm (35mm eq.)
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon T6
T6 vs T7 |
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| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | TX30 | T7 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | 2000D, Kiss X90 | |
| Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $350.00 | $549.99 |
| Street Price: | $219.00 | $439.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-03-15 | 2018-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
5.0 oz
(141 g)
includes batteries |
23.8 oz
(675 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
3.8 x
2.3 x
0.6 in. (96 x 59 x 15 mm) |
5.1 x
4.0 x
3.1 in. (129 x 101 x 78 mm) |
| Waterproof: | Yes | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Sony Exmor R | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 18.2 | 24.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/2.3 inch | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.26 microns | 3.72 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4896 x 3672
(18.0 MP,
4:3), 4896 x 2752 (13.5 MP, 16:9), 3648 x 2736 (10.0 MP, 4:3), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 10480 x 4096 (42.9 MP, Other), 7512 x 1080 (8.1 MP, Other), 4912 x 1920 (9.4 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 3424 x 1920 (6.6 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 | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 10.0 | 3.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i(FX))
1920x1080 (60i(FH)) 1440x1080 (60i(HQ)) 1440x1080 (30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound | 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: | n/a | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens: | Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar; 8 elements in 7 groups, 5 aspheric elements | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 26 - 130mm | 29 - 88mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.7 - 23.5mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 (W) / f/4.8(T) - f/8 | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 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, up to 4x Precision | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection AF: Multi-point, Center-weighted, Spot, Flexible Spot | 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: | OLED | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | Yes | 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): | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,228,800 dots | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | ||
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 80 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | iAuto (ISO80-3200), Superior Auto (ISO80-12800), 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400*, 12800* (* By Pixel Super Resolution multi-shot overlay) | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, expandable to 12800 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push | Auto (with new White Priority setting), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/1600 - 4 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Multi-pattern, Center-weighted, Spot | 63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | No | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | No | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | No | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Scene modes: Soft Snap, Soft Skin, Anti Motion Blur, Backlight Correction HDR, Night Portrait, Night Scene, High Sensitivity, Handheld Twilight, Beach, Snow, Fireworks, Gourmet, Pet Mode, Landscape; Picture Effect: HDR Painting, Richtone Monochrome, Miniature, Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Watercolor, Illustration; Intelligent Sweep Panorama; Underwater Sweep Panorama | Flash Off, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Food, Night Portrait |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds | 10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto | 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: | ISO Auto: 0.08 to 3.3m (W) / 0.6 to 2.4m (T) | GN=9.2m/ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 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: | MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | No | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG | |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound | MOV (image data: MPEG4 ACV/H.264; audio: Linear PCM (monaural)) |
| Included Memory: | 0.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | 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: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or via Wi-Fi | |
| Connections (extended): | Micro HDMI (Type D), Multi Terminal | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 1.22 | |
| 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 | 3.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 10 | 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): | 0.14 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.23 seconds | |
| 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): | 0.009 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 1.1 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | ||
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.5 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 250 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 500 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary NP-BN | Proprietary LP-E10 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary NP-BN 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: | No disc is included; Canon software can be downloaded from their website. | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Waterproof to 10m/33ft, Shockproof to 1.5m/5ft, Freezeproof to -10C/14F, Dustproof, Optical SteadyShot, Full HD movies, 10fps burst mode, 1cm Macro mode with LED lighting. Available in black, orange, blue or pink. | |
