| Nikon D7000 vs other "prosumer" Nikon SLRs | ||||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Nikon | Nikon | |
| Model | D90 | D7000 | D300s | |
| Imaging System |
Sensor Manufacturer
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Sony | Sony | Sony |
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Sensor Type
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CMOS | CMOS | CMOS | |
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Color Filter Array
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RGB | RGB | RGB | |
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Total Megapixels
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12.9 | 16.9 | 13.1 | |
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Effective Megapixels
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12.3 | 16.2 | 12.3 | |
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Effective Sensor Size (mm)
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23.6 x 15.8 | 23.6 x 15.6 | 23.6 x 15.8 | |
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Focal Length Multiplier (approx.)
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~1.5x (Nikon DX) |
~1.5x (Nikon DX) |
~1.5x (Nikon DX) |
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Ultrasonic Dust Reduction
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Image Processor
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EXPEED | EXPEED 2 | EXPEED | |
| Viewfinder |
Type
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Eye-level pentaprism | Eye-level pentaprism | Eye-level pentaprism |
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Coverage
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96% | 100% | 100% | |
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Magnification (-1 diopter with 50mm lens at infinity)
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0.94x | 0.94x | 0.94x | |
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Eyepoint (mm)
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19.5 | 19.5 | 19.5 | |
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Dioptric Adjustment Range (diopters)
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-2.0 to +1.0 | -3.0 to +1.0 | -2.0 to +1.0 | |
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Focusing Screen
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Type-B BriteView clear matte screen Mark II, with on-demand grid lines | Type-B BriteView clear matte screen Mark II, with on-demand grid lines | Type-B BriteView clear matte screen Mark II, with on-demand grid lines | |
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Depth of Field Preview
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Live View (on LCD)
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Yes, Contrast Detection AF only: Face priority, Wide-Area, Normal-Area modes |
Yes Contrast Detection AF only: Face priority, Wide-Area, Normal-Area, Subject Tracking modes; AF-F full-time continuous AF |
Yes 2 Modes: Hand-held mode uses conventional AF sensor; Tripod mode uses contrast detect AF from image sensor |
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| Recording System |
Recording Media / Quantity / Slot Type
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Secure Digital card (SDHC compatible) |
Dual Secure Digital cards (SDHC/SDXC compatible) | Dual slots: Type I CF card (UDMA supported) Secure Digital card (SDHC compatible) |
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Compatible File System
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FAT 16 / FAT 32 | FAT 16 / FAT 32 | FAT 16 / FAT 32 | |
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Recording Formats
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RAW 12-bit (compressed NEF), JPEG | RAW 12-bit or 14-bit (lossless compressed or compressed NEF), JPEG |
RAW 12-bit or 14-bit (uncompressed, lossless compressed or compressed NEF), TIFF (32-bit), JPEG | |
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Maximum Resolution
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4288 x 2848 | 4928 x 3264 | 4288 x 2848 | |
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Reduced Resolutions (JPEG only)
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3216 x 2136; 2144 x 1424 |
3696 x 2448; 2464 x 1632 |
3216 x 2136; 2144 x 1424 |
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RAW + JPEG Recording
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Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression | Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression | Yes, selectable JPEG resolution / compression | |
| Color Space, Image Parameters & White Balance |
User-Selectable Color Space
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Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
Yes sRGB + Adobe RGB |
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Processing Parameters (Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, Hue) / # of Increments
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11 options for sharpening, 8 options for contrast, 3 options for brightness, 8 options for saturation, 7-step hue adjustment. | 11 options for sharpening, 8 options for contrast, 3 options for brightness, 8 options for saturation, 7-step hue adjustment. | 11 options for sharpening, 8 options for contrast, 3 options for brightness, 8 options for saturation, 7-step hue adjustment. | |
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Picture Control System
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Adjustable High ISO NR
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Yes, 4 levels |
Yes, 4 levels |
Yes, 4 levels |
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Preset WB Settings
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Six presets with fine tuning, color temperature, one manual preset | Six presets with fine tuning, color temperature, five manual presets | Six presets with fine tuning, color temperature, five manual presets | |
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Manual Color Temperature Setting Range
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2,500 ~ 10,000K in increments of roughly 10 mired | 2,500 ~ 10,000K in increments of roughly 10 mired | 2,500 ~ 10,000K in increments of roughly 10 mired | |
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WB Adjustment Range
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±6 steps in 1-step increments 5 mireds per step |
±6 steps in 1-step increments 5 mireds per step |
±6 steps in 1-step increments 5 mireds per step |
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| Autofocus System |
Type
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TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM1000 autofocus module | TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM4800DX autofocus module | TTL phase detection by Nikon Multi-CAM3500DX autofocus module |
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# of Focusing Points (Focusing Point Type)
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11 points, 1 wide or normal center point (1 cross-type, 10 line type) | 39 points (9 cross-type, 30 line type) | 51 points (15 cross-type, 36 line type) | |
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Superimposed Focus Point Display
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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AF Working Range
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EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 100) | EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 100) | EV -1 ~ 19 (ISO 100) | |
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AF Servo Modes
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AF-S (single one-shot), AF-C (continuous tracking), AF-A (for auto selection of AF-S or AF-C modes) |
AF-S (single one-shot), AF-C (continuous tracking), AF-A (for auto selection of AF-S or AF-C modes) |
AF-S (single one-shot), AF-C (continuous tracking). | |
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AF Area Modes
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Single area, Dynamic area, Auto area, 3D tracking (11-points) | Single point (39 or 11), Dynamic Area [9 points, 21 points, 39 points, 39 points (3D-tracking)], Auto area | Single point (51 or 11), Dynamic Area [9 points, 21 points, 51 points, 51 points (3D-tracking)], Auto area | |
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AF-assist Beam
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Yes Bright incandescent lamp |
Yes Bright incandescent lamp |
Yes Bright incandescent lamp |
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AF Fine-tuning Front/Back Focus Adjustment
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No | Yes (settings for up to 12 lenses) | Yes (settings for up to 12 lenses) | |
| Exposure Control |
Shooting Modes
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11 - Program, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual, Auto, Auto with flash off, Portrait, Landscape, Close up, Sports, Night Portrait. | 27 - Program, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual, Auto, Auto with flash off, Scene (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait, Night landscape, Party/indoor, Beach/snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Pet portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn colors, Food, Silhouette, High key, Low key), U1, U2 (user settings). | 4 - Program, Shutter-priority AE, Aperture-priority AE, Manual mode. |
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Metering Zones
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420 | 2,016 | 1,005 | |
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Metering Modes
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1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); metering performed by 420-segment RGB sensor. 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8 or 10 mm dia. circle in center of frame. 3) Spot: Meters 3.5 mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area. |
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data; metering performed by 2,016-segment RGB sensor. 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10 or 13mm dia. circle in center of frame. 3) Spot: Meters 3.5mm dia. circle (about 2.5% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used). |
1) 3D Color Matrix Metering II (type G and D
lenses); Color Matrix Metering II (other CPU lenses); color matrix
metering available with non-CPU lenses if user provides lens data;
metering performed by 1,005-segment RGB sensor. 2) Center-weighted: Weight of 75% given to 6, 8, 10 or 13mm dia. circle in center of frame. 3) Spot: Meters 3mm dia. circle (about 2.0% of frame) centered on active focus area (on center focus area when non-CPU lens is used). |
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Metering System Working Range
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1) EV 0 ~ 20 (Matrix or center-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 ~ 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
1) EV 0 ~ 20 (Matrix or
center-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 ~ 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
1) EV 0 ~ 20 (Matrix or
center-weighted metering) 2) EV 2 ~ 20 (spot metering) (ISO 100 equivalent, f/1.4 lens, 20°C/68°F) |
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Nikon Scene Recognition System
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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ISO Range / Extended
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100 / 200 ~ 3200 / 6400 | 100 ~ 6400 / 25600 | 100 / 200 ~ 3200 / 6400 | |
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Exposure Compensation
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+/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments | +/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments | +/- 5EV in 1, 1/2 or 1/3EV increments | |
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Automatic Exposure Bracketing
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2 or 3 shots, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, 1 or 2 EV steps | 2 or 3 shots, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV steps | 2 to 9 exposures in increments of 1/3, 1/2, 2/3 or 1 EV | |
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Active D-Lighting
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Yes 4 levels + Auto |
Yes 5 levels + Auto |
Yes 5 levels + Auto |
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| Shutter Speeds, Frame Rate |
Shutter Type
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Electronically controlled mechanical | Electronically controlled mechanical | Electronically controlled mechanical |
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Shutter Speed Range
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1/4000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb | 1/8000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb | 1/8000 ~ 30 sec. in steps of 1/3 or 1/2 EV, bulb | |
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Maximum Frames Per Second / Buffer depth
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4.5 fps / >20 JPEG large/fine 4.13 fps / 10 RAW (12-bit) |
5.92 fps / 19 JPEG large/fine 5.88 fps / 10 RAW (14-bit) |
7.1 fps / 26 JPEG large/fine or 17 (12-bit) RAW 2.67 fps / 22 (14-bit) RAW (up to 8 fps with optional MB-D10 battery pack) |
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| Flash |
Built-in Flash / Guide Number (m) at ISO 100
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Yes (12, manual 13) |
Yes (12, manual 13) |
Yes (12, manual 13) |
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Max flash x-sync speed. (sec.)
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1/200 | 1/250 (up to 1/320 at reduced GN) |
1/250 (up to 1/320 at reduced GN) |
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Flash Exposure Compensation
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-3 to +1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps | -3 to +1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps | -3 to +1 EV, 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps | |
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Slow-sync Flash
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1st or 2nd curtain | 1st or 2nd curtain | 1st or 2nd curtain | |
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PC Sync Terminal
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Hot shoe only | Hot shoe only | Yes | |
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Nikon Advanced Wireless Lighting Support
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Yes, camera can act as wireless controller with multiple groups, modes and channels | Yes, camera can act as wireless controller with multiple groups, modes and channels | Yes, camera can act as wireless controller with multiple groups, modes and channels | |
| Playback System |
LCD Size / Pixel Count
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3.0 in LCD / 920,000 pixels | 3.0 in LCD / 920,000 pixels | 3.0 in LCD / 920,000 pixels |
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Enlarged Playback / Scroll
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1.1 - 27x for large images, 20x for medium images, or 13x for small ones / Yes | 1.1 - 31x for large images, 23x for medium images, or 15x for small ones / Yes | 1.1 - 27x for large images, 20x for medium images, or 13x for small ones / Yes | |
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Calendar View
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Yes | Yes | No | |
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LCD Monitor Brightness Adjustment Range
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7 steps | 7 steps | 7 steps | |
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Automatic Rotation for Vertical Shots
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Video Out
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Analog NTSC/PAL, HDMI | Analog NTSC/PAL, HDMI (CEC) | Analog NTSC/PAL, HDMI | |
| Other Features |
Computer Connection
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Yes, USB 2.0 High-Speed | Yes, USB 2.0 High-Speed | Yes, USB 2.0 High-Speed |
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Direct Printing (PictBridge-compliant printers)
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Menu Languages
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16 (Japanese, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Norwegian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean) | 22 (Japanese, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Danish, Norwegian, Arabic, Czech, Indonesian, Thai, Turkish) | 17 (Japanese, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, Danish, Norwegian) | |
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Camera Default Reset
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Custom Functions (Quantity)
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Yes (41) | Yes (48) | Yes (48) | |
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Multiple Exposures
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Yes (2~3 shots) |
Yes (2~3 shots) |
Yes (2~10 shots) |
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In-camera Image Retouching
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Remote Control
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Yes, accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 wired remote, or ML-L3 wireless remote | Yes, accessory terminal for optional MC-DC2 wired remote, or ML-L3 wireless remote | Yes, 10-pin remote terminal for optional MC-20/30/36 remote cords or WT-4 wireless remote | |
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Info LCD Panel / Illumination
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Yes / Yes (power switch) |
Yes / Yes (power switch) |
Yes / Yes (power switch) |
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Number of Command Dials
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2 | 2 | 2 | |
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Optional GPS Support
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Yes, via optional GP-1 | Yes, via optional GP-1 | Yes, via optional GPS Adapter Cord MC-35 | |
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Programmable function button
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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In-camera Lateral C.A. Correction
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Geometric Distortion Correction
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No | Yes | No | |
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D-Movie Modes
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1280x720p@24fps (16:9) 640x424p@24fps (3:2) 320x216p@24fps (3:2) with monaural audio (internal microphone only) |
1920x1080p@24fps (16:9), 1280x720p@30/25/24fps (16:9) 640x424p@30/25fps (3:2) 320x216p@30/25fps (3:2) with monaural audio (internal microphone) or stereo audio (external microphone) w/ 3.5mm jack |
1280x720p@24fps (16:9) 640x424p@24fps (3:2) 320x216p@24fps (3:2) with monaural audio (internal microphone) or stereo audio (external microphone) w/ 3.5mm jack |
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Movie Format
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AVI Motion JPEG | MOV H.264/MPEG4 | AVI Motion JPEG | |
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Dedicated Movie Button
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No | Yes | No | |
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Virtual Horizon
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No | Yes | Yes | |
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Intervalometer
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No | Yes | Yes | |
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Articulating LCD
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No | No | No | |
| Body Structure |
Body Cover/Chassis
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Largely Polycarbonate | Largely Magnesium Alloy | Largely Magnesium Alloy |
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Environmental Seals
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No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power System |
Battery Compatibility
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EN-EL3e, optional MB-D80 battery pack |
EN-EL15, optional MB-D11 battery pack |
EN-EL3e, optional MB-D10 battery pack |
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CIPA Rated Shooting Capacity (shots)
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850 | 1050 | 950 | |
| Dimensions & Weight |
Dimensions (WxHxD, mm)
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132 x 103 x 77 | 132 x 105 x 77 | 147 x 114 x 74 |
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Weight (body only)
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620 g | 690 g | 840 g | |
| Operational Environment |
Operating Temperature Range
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0 ~ 40°C | 0 ~ 40°C | 0 ~ 40°C |
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Operating Humidity Range
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< 85% | < 85% | < 85% | |
| Kit Lens |
Focal Length / Aperture
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18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
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| Lens Compatibility |
Meter Coupling
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CPU | Combined CPU and AI | Combined CPU and AI |
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In-body AF Motor
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Yes | Yes | Yes | |
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Lens Mount / Compatibility
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