Canon T3 Specifications

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypePhase Detect with TTL-CT-SIR AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor: 9 points; 1 cross-type f/5.6, 8 single-axis; Live View: Phase Detect, Contrast Detect, Face Detect modes
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)700 shots
Battery Form FactorProprietary LP-E10
Usable Battery TypesLithium-ion rechargeble
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary LP-E10 Lithium-ion rechargeble
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedYes
Internal Charging SupportedNo

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Valuesn/a
Lens MountCanon EF/EF-S
LensCanon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)29 - 88mm
Focal Length (actual)18 - 55mm
Zoom Ratio3.06x
Aperture Rangef/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele)
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity
Filter Thread58.0mm
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationYes
Digital ZoomNo

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
DxO Sensor Score62
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)21.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)11.0
Sensor TypeCMOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)755
Sensor ManufacturerCanon
Effective Megapixels12.2
Sensor FormatAPS-C
Approximate Pixel Pitch5.15 microns
Focal Length Multiplier1.6x
Aspect Ratio3:2
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterFixed
Self-CleaningNo
Sensor shift image stabilizationNo

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesSD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportNo UHS support
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed Format.CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution4272 x 2848 (12.2 MP, 3:2), 3088 x 2056 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 2256 x 1504 (3.4 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2)
Image File FormatJPEG, .CR2 RAW (14-bit), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second2.9

General

Size5.1 x 3.9 x 3.1 in. (130 x 100 x 78 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberT3
Camera FormatSLR
Currently ManufacturedNo
Retail Price$599.99
Street Price$199.00
Date Available2011-03-15
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderOptical / LCD
Viewfinder TypeSLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.80x mag., 21mm eyepoint, -2.5 to +0.5 diopter
Focus PeakingNo
EVF Resolutionn/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)0.80x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes63-zone Evaluative (linked to any AF point), Center-weighted, Partial (10%); iFCL with dual layer sensor
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesCreative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports,Night portrait, Flash off, Auto Depth-of-field AE
Self Timer10, 2, Continuous (2-10) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)No
Maximum ISO (native)6400
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)100
ISO SettingsAuto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom
Shutter Speed Range1/4000 - 30 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution1280x720 (30/​25)
Movie File FormatMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container
Movie File FormatMPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with mono linear PCM audio in MOV container
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesE-TTL II: Auto, Manual flash; Red-Eye Reduction; Second Curtain Synchro
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)9.2 m / 30.2 ft.
Flash Range DescriptionLens aperture dependent
Max Flash Sync1/200

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)2.9
Flash cycle time, full power1.8 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)17
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)2.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)3
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)1.4
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)1
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR)0.93 seconds
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR)0.099 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.134 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.42
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)0.32 seconds
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)0.42
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.113 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)4
Shutter Lag (notes)Optical Viewfinder: Wide-area AF lag: 0.190s Live View AF lags: Phase Detect = 1.244s Contrast Detect = 0.927s Prefocused = 0.099s
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)0.76
Startup Time0.3 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?No
Play -> Record Time0.3 seconds

Software

Included SoftwareEOS Digital Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional, Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, Video Snapshot Task, PhotoStitch)
OS CompatibilityWindows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X 10.4+

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)2.7
Rear Display Resolution230,400 dots (76,800 px)
TouchscreenNo
Articulating ScreenNo
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenNo
Max Playback Zoom10.0x
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackNo
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeOptional Wired (RS-60E3)
Connections (extended)Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, Wired Remote Jack
Built-In Wi-FiNo
NFCNo

Miscellaneous

Notes & FeaturesFeature Guide, Basic + Function, Video Snapshot, 720p Movies.

Basic

Sensor size323.4mm2 (22.00mm x 14.70mm)
Weight24.8 oz (702 g) includes batteries, kit lens