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Pros Pros
  • Versatile, high-resolution articulated LCD screen
  • Excellent image quality and high resolution
  • Capable Full HD video recording with manual controls
  • User-friendly interface and intuitive menu system
  • Built-in wireless flash control
Cons Cons
  • Sluggish autofocus performance in Live View and video modes
  • Small buffer size limits continuous burst shooting
  • Inconsistent auto white balance in indoor lighting
  • Plastic build quality and lack of advanced ergonomics
  • Lack of significant upgrades compared to the previous model

Announcement date Announcement date February 7, 2011
Launch price Launch price $799.99
Sensor Sensor 18MP APS-C CMOS
Video Video 1080p 30p

Announcement date Announcement date February 7, 2011
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $799.99
Medium Medium Digital
Lens mount Lens mount Canon EF
Body type Body type DSLR

Effective resolution Effective resolution 18MP
Sensor format Sensor format APS-C
Sensor technology Sensor technology CMOS
Sensor dimensions Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9 mm
Native ISO range Native ISO range 100-6,400

Other still formats Other still formats JPEG, RAW
Color spaces Color spaces sRGB, Adobe RGB

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

Shutter speed range Shutter speed range 1/4000s to 30s, Bulb
Flash sync speed Flash sync speed 1/200s
Metering modes Metering modes Evaluative, Partial, Spot, Center-weighted

Rear LCD size Rear LCD size 3-inch

360 video recording 360 video recording Yes
Internal Recording Internal Recording 1920 x 1080/30p/24p/25p
1280 x 720/50p/60p
640 x 480/30p/25p
Max video resolution Max video resolution 1080p
Max frame rate at max resolution Max frame rate at max resolution 30p
Audio recording Audio recording Yes

Card slots Card slots 1
Card types Card types 1x SD

USB USB USB 2.0
Hot shoe Hot shoe Hot shoe

Battery Battery LP-E8
CIPA battery life (LCD) CIPA battery life (LCD) 440 shots

Weight (body only) Weight (body only) 515g (1 lb 2.2 oz)
Dimensions Dimensions 133.1 x 99.5 x 79.7 mm (5.24 x 3.92 x 3.14 in)
Weight (with battery and recording media) Weight (with battery and recording media) 570g (1 lb 4.1 oz)
Weather sealing Weather sealing None