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Pros Pros
  • High-resolution 3-inch LCD screen
  • Fast, responsive autofocus and overall performance
  • Detailed 15.1MP image quality with strong low-light performance
  • Improved ergonomics and intuitive physical button layout
  • Full HD video recording capability
Cons Cons
  • Video recording limitations including a 20fps frame rate and lack of manual adjustments
  • Difficult autofocus in video mode
  • Poor audio performance due to a weak built-in microphone and no external input
  • Fixed, non-articulating LCD screen
  • Noise and image quality issues at high ISO settings

Announcement date Announcement date March 25, 2009
Launch price Launch price $799.99
Sensor Sensor 15.1MP CMOS
Video Video 1080p 20p
Burst Burst 3.4 fps electronic · 3.4 fps mechanical

Announcement date Announcement date March 25, 2009
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $799.99
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 15.1MP
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 22 x 15 mm
Image processor Image processor DIGIC 4
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-3,200
Expanded ISO range Expanded ISO range 12,800
Aspect ratio options Aspect ratio options 4:3, 16:9

Burst speed (mechanical) Burst speed (mechanical) 3.4fps
Burst speed (electronic) Burst speed (electronic) 3.4fps
RAW formats RAW formats RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB
Still bit depth Still bit depth 14-bit

AF architecture AF architecture Phase detect
Autofocus modes Autofocus modes Contrast Detect (sensor), Phase Detect, Multi-area, Selective single-point, Single, Continuous, Face Detection, Live View

Focus range Focus range N/A

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200s
Metering modes Metering modes Spot, Center-Weighted Average

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch
Rear LCD articulation Rear LCD articulation Fixed

360 video recording 360 video recording Video with Audio, NTSC & PAL Output
Internal Recording Internal Recording 1920x1080 @ 20fps, 1280 x 720 @ 30fps, 640x480 @ 30fps
Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 20p
Recording limit Recording limit 24 min
Audio recording Audio recording Mono audio with video only

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD/SDHC

USB USB USB 2.0
Hot shoe Hot shoe Hotshoe

Battery Battery LP-E5
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 440 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 480g (1 lb 0.9 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 98 x 129 x 62 mm (3.86 x 5.08 x 2.44 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 520g (1 lb 2.3 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None