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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon 300D
300D vs XT |
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| Successor: |
Canon XT
300D vs XT |
Canon XTi
XT vs XTi |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | 300D | XT |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | EOS-300D Digital, EOS Kiss Digital | EOS-350D Digital, EOS Kiss Digital N |
| Camera Format: | SLR | SLR |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $899.00 | $899.00 |
| Street Price: | $542.47 | |
| Date Available: | 2003-09-30 | 2005-03-31 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: | 19.8 oz (560 g) | 17.1 oz (485 g) |
| Size: |
5.6 x
3.9 x
2.9 in. (142 x 99 x 72 mm) |
5.0 x
3.7 x
2.5 in. (127 x 94 x 64 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon CMOS | Canon |
| Effective Megapixels: | 6.3 | 8.0 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 7.71 microns | 6.86 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.6x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 55 | 60 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.0 | 21.8 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 544 | 637 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1536 x 1024 (1.6 MP, 3:2) |
3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2496 x 1664 (4.2 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.2), CCD-RAW | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), CR2 RAW |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | No |
| Movie Resolution: | ||
| Movie File Format: | None | None |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | No |
| HD Video Out: | ||
| HD Video Connection: | ||
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Canon EF |
| Lens: | n/a | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | |
| Aperture Range: | Varies with lens used | f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
28 cm to Infinity 11.0 in to Infinity |
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| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | n/a | 58.0mm |
| Thread Type: | Varies with lens used | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 7-point phase detection | 7-point phase detection (TTL-CT-SIR CMOS) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | Optical / LCD (playback only) |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, with eye-level pentamirror | SLR type, eye-level pentamirror |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 118,000 dots | 115,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 10.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 100 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100 - 400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto, 100 -1600 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 35-point evaluative, 9% partial, center-weighted | 35-zone SPC: evaluative, 9% partial, center-weighted |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night portrait |
| Self Timer: | 10 seconds seconds | 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Red-Eye Reduction | E-TLL II auto-popup with red-eye reduction |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | 13 meters at ISO 100 | n/a |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/200 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | FAT16/32, Microdrive | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | CCD-RAW | CR2 RAW |
| Movie File Format: | None | None |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 1.1 | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Infra-red | RS-60E3 wired, RC-1 / RC-5 IR |
| Connections (extended): | DC In | DC In |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.46 | 0.36 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.65 | 0.38 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 4 | 5 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 2.5 | 2.9 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 4 | 13 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.25 seconds | 0.24 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.28 seconds | 0.20 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.248 seconds | 0.168 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.142 seconds | 0.095 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Tested with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM "kit" lens. | |
| Startup Time: | 3.1 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.6 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | ||
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 400 shots | 400 shots |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-511 / BP-512 | NB-2LH |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary NB-2LH Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Photoshop Elements, ZoomBrowser EX (PhotoRecord) / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture, File Viewer Utility, TWAIN / WIA drivers | Photoshop Elements, ZoomBrowser EX (PhotoRecord) / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, RemoteCapture, File Viewer Utility, TWAIN / WIA drivers |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | Windows, MacOS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | ||
