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Pros Pros
  • Highly capable 61-point autofocus system inherited from professional models
  • Excellent image quality and noise performance at high ISO sensitivities
  • Durable, weather-sealed magnesium alloy body construction
  • Versatile video features including headphone monitoring and manual audio control
  • Efficient operation with dual memory card slots and customizable controls
Cons Cons
  • Lacks modern video features like clean HDMI output, focus peaking, and high frame rates
  • Slow and unreliable contrast-based autofocus during live view and video recording
  • High launch price relative to predecessor and competitive offerings
  • Rear LCD screen lacks touchscreen functionality and articulation
  • Heavy and bulky design compared to newer camera systems

Announcement date Announcement date March 2, 2012
Launch price Launch price $3,499
Sensor Sensor 22.3MP Full-Frame CMOS
Video Video 1080p 30p · UHD 0p
Stabilization Stabilization None
Burst Burst 6 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date March 2, 2012
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $3,499
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 22.3MP
Sensor format Sensor format Full-Frame
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 36 x 24 mm
Color filter array Color filter array Bayer
Image processor Image processor DIGIC 5+
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-25,600
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 50-102,400
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 3:2
Sensor cropping modes Sensor cropping modes Full Frame, 1.6x (crop)

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 6fps
RAW formats RAW formats 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2
Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Hybrid phase + contrast detect
AF points AF points 61
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect, Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View
AF coverage AF coverage 61 AF points (41 cross-type AF points)
AF low-light sensitivity AF low-light sensitivity -2EV

Shutter types Shutter types Mechanical
Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/8000 to 30 sec, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200 sec
Exposure compensation Exposure compensation +/- 5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
Metering modes Metering modes Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Centre weighted average

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3.2-inch
Rear LCD resolution Rear LCD resolution 1.04M dots
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 30p
Max frame rate at UHD Max frame rate at UHD 0p
Codecs Codecs H.264
Active cooling Active cooling No
Recording limit Recording limit 29min 59sec
Audio recording Audio recording Stereo
Built-in ND filter Built-in ND filter No

Card slots Card slots 2
Card types Card types 1x CompactFlash Type I, 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC

In-body stabilization (IBIS) In-body stabilization (IBIS) No

USB USB USB 2.0
HDMI output HDMI output Mini Type-C
3.5mm mic input 3.5mm mic input Yes
3.5mm headphone output 3.5mm headphone output Yes
Flash sync terminal Flash sync terminal Yes

Battery Battery LP-E6
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 950 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 860g (1 lb 14.3 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 152 x 116 x 76 mm (5.98 x 4.57 x 2.99 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 950g (2 lb 1.5 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Chassis material Chassis material Magnesium alloy
Tripod thread Tripod thread 1/4"-20