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Canon SL2
SL1 vs SL2 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | Coolpix A | SL1 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | 100D | |
| Camera Format: | Compact | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1099.95 | $799.99 |
| Street Price: | $1,096.95 | $724.00 |
| Date Available: | 2013-03-15 | 2013-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
10.5 oz
(298 g)
includes batteries |
22.0 oz
(623 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.4 x
2.5 x
1.6 in. (111 x 64 x 40 mm) |
4.6 x
3.6 x
2.7 in. (117 x 91 x 69 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 16.2 | 18.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 368.16mm2 (23.60mm x 15.60mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.79 microns | 4.30 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | None | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 80 | 63 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 23.4 | 21.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 13.8 | 11.3 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 1,164 | 843 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 3696 x 2448 (9.0 MP, Other), 2464 x 1632 (4.0 MP, Other) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 5184 x 2912 (15.1 MP, 16:9), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3456 x 1944 (6.7 MP, 16:9), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 2034 x 1728 (3.5 MP, Other), 2592 x 1456 (3.8 MP, 16:9), 1728 x 1728 (3.0 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 1696 x 1280 (2.2 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1280 x 1280 (1.6 MP, 1:1), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 720 x 400 (0.3 MP, Other), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG | JPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (30p/25p/24p) |
1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p) 640x480 (30p/25p) |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) | MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user) |
| Composite Video Out: | No | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Canon EF/EF-S |
| Lens: | NIKKOR ; 7 elements in 5 groups | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28mm | 29 - 88mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18.5mm | 18 - 55mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 1.00x | 3.06x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 - f/22; Electronically-controlled 7-blade iris diaphragm with 19 steps of 1/3 EV | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect: Center, Normal area, Wide area, Face priority, Subject tracking | OVF: AF-dedicated CMOS phase-detect sensor, 9-points (Center AF point is cross-type at f/5.6, Center AF point is vertical line-sensitive at f/2.8); Live View uses Hybrid CMOS AF II phase-detect/contrast-detect AF on image sensor |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | No / LCD | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.87x magnification, 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 m^-1 diopter adjustment |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.54x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 dots (307,200 px) | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) |
| Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 31.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100-6400, Hi-1=12800, Hi-2=25600 | Auto(100-6400), 100-12800 in 1EV steps, expandable to H=25600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot | 63-zone Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (4%) |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Beach/Snow, Blossom, Candlelight, Child, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Food, High Key, Landscape, Low Key, Autumn colors, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Silhouette, Sports, Sunset | Scene Intelligent Auto (Stills and Movie), No Flash, Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, SCN (Kids, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control) |
| Self Timer: | 2, 5, 10, 20 seconds | 10, 2, Remote, 10s Continuous (2-10) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | No |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto+slow sync, Fill flash, Slow sync, Rear-curtain+slow sync, Manual, Off; Red-eye reduction available | E-TTL II Auto, Manual Flash |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 6.0 | 9.4 m / 30.8 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | GN approx. 6/21, or 6/22 when fired in manual mode at full power (ISO 100, m/ft, 23C/73.4F); 0.5 to 11.5m (1ft. 8 in. to 37ft.) | GN=9.4m (ISO 100); Range is lens aperture dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/2000 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -3 to +1 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW (.NEF), RAW+JPEG | .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+L/F JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: Linear stereo PCM) | MOV (Video: H.264, Sound: Linear PCM, recording level can be manually adjusted by user) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired or wireless | Optional Wired (RS-60E3) or Wireless (RC-6) |
| Connections (extended): | Mini (Type C) HDMI, Accessory Terminal, DC-input via dummy battery AC adapter | Mini (Type C) HDMI-CEC, External 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.96 | 0.33 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.96 | 0.32 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | 8 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 1.04 | 0.34 |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | 1140 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 17 | 8 |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 10 | 4 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.58 seconds | 0.26 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.235 seconds | 0.094 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.67 seconds | 0.22 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.065 seconds | 0.076 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.577s | OVF: Full AF lag, Auto Selection mode = 0.102s Live View: Full AF lag, Quick Mode (Phase-detect AF), Single-point = 0.597s Full AF lag, FlexiZone (Hybrid AF), Single-point = 0.768s Prefocused lag: 0.082s |
| Startup Time: | 1.9 seconds | 0.6 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 1.0 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.2 seconds | 2.6 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 230 shots | 150 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 380 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL20 | Proprietary LP-E12 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E12 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | Yes |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | No |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | ViewNX 2 CD-ROM | EOS Digital Solutions Disc (ImageBrowser EX, Digital Photo Professional, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor) |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows XP/Vista/7/8; Mac OS X v10.6+ (Intel processor required) |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Nikon's first DX-format Coolpix camera. Available in black and silver. Optional DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder will be available for a suggested retail price of ~US$450, and the UR-E24 Adapter Ring and HN-CP18 Lens Hood will be sold together for a suggested retail price of US$130. | World's smallest and lightest DSLR according to Canon; 9-point single cross-type AF; fixed LCD; new Hybrid CMOS AF II. |
