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Predecessor: |
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Canon SL2
SL2 vs SL3
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Successor: |
Canon G1X Mark II
G1X vs G1X Mark II
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Model Number: |
G1X |
SL3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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250D |
Camera Format: |
Mid-Sized |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$799.99 |
$749.95 |
Street Price: |
$575.66 |
$624.00 |
Date Available: |
2012-02-15 |
2019-04-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
19.2 oz
(543 g)
includes batteries
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23.4 oz
(664 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.6 x
3.2 x
2.5 in.
(117 x
81 x
65 mm)
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4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in.
(122 x
93 x
70 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Canon |
Effective Megapixels: |
14.3 |
24.2 |
Sensor Format: |
1.5 inch |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
261.8mm2 (18.70mm x 14.00mm) |
332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.30 microns |
3.72 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
No |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
Yes |
DxO Sensor Score: |
60 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.7 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.8 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
644 |
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Image Resolution: |
4352 x 3264
(14.2 MP,
4:3), 4352 x 2904
(12.6 MP,
3:2), 4352 x 2448
(10.7 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 3264
(10.7 MP,
1:1), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 1728
(5.3 MP,
16:9), 2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1064
(1.7 MP,
3:2), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1), 2608 x 3264
(8.5 MP,
Other), 1840 x 2304
(4.2 MP,
Other), 960 x 1200
(1.2 MP,
Other), 384 x 480
(0.2 MP,
Other) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 2976 x 1984
(5.9 MP,
3:2), 2400 x 1600
(3.8 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3368
(20.2 MP,
16:9), 3984 x 2240
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 2976 x 1680
(5.0 MP,
Other), 2400 x 1344
(3.2 MP,
Other), 5328 x 4000
(21.3 MP,
4:3), 3552 x 2664
(9.5 MP,
4:3), 2656 x 1992
(5.3 MP,
4:3), 2112 x 1600
(3.4 MP,
Other), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2656 x 2656
(7.1 MP,
1:1), 1984 x 1984
(3.9 MP,
1:1), 1600 x 1600
(2.6 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (Exif 2.31), .CR3 RAW (14-bit), C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
4.5 |
5.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (24p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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3840x2160 (24p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC audio in MP4 container |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: |
Canon Zoom Lens |
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
112mm
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29 -
88mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
15.1 -
60.4mm
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18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
4.00x |
3.06x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.8 (W) / f/5.8 (T) - f/16, with built-in ND filter |
f/4 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
20 -
70 cm
7.9 -
27.6 in
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
Adapter |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 9-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track) |
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: Dual-Pixel CMOS AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Real-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.54x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.87x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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1,040,000 dots
(345,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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10.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
12800 |
25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 to 12800 in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1EV steps, Expandable to 51200 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Fluorescent H, Flash, Custom 1/2, Underwater |
Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot, Face Detect AE |
63-zone: Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (center, 9%), Spot (center, 4%) |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Kids & Pets, Sports, Smart Shutter, High-Speed Burst HQ, Handheld Night Scene, Beach, Underwater, Foliage, Snow, Fireworks, Stitch Assist; Creative Filters: High Dynamic Range, Nostalgic, Fish-eye Effect, Miniature Effect, Toy Camera Effect, Monochrome, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent, Color Swap |
Scene Intelligent Auto, Creative Assist, Special Scene (Portrait, Smooth Skin, Group Photo, Landscape, Sports, Kids, Close-up, Food, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Scene, HDR Backlight Control), Creative Filters (Grainy B/W, Soft Focus, Fish-eye, Water Painting, Toy Camera, Miniature, HDR Art (Standard/Vivid/Bold/Embossed)) |
Self Timer: |
1 - 30 seconds |
10s, 2s, 2-10 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On w/Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; FE lock, Safety FE, Slow Synchro, Second-curtain synchro |
E-TTL II Auto, Manual |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
9.8 m /
32.2 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Auto ISO: 1.6-23 ft. (W), 3.3-10.2 ft. (T) (50cm-7.0m (W), 1.0-3.1m (T)) |
Guide Number is 9.8m/32.2 ft at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot-Shoe |
Hot Shoe (EL/EX-series Speedlites only) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
14-bit RAW (.CR2), RAW+JPEG |
.CR3 RAW (14-bit), C-RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC audio in MP4 container |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Yes |
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,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional RS-60E3 |
Optional wired, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI, remote jack (for optional RS60-E3 wired remote switch) |
Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
2.67 |
0.40 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
3.46 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
3.57 |
0.40 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
4.5 |
5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
6 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
1.1 |
5.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
15 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
0.8 |
5.0 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
Unlimited |
11 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.70 seconds |
0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.68 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.086 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.412 seconds |
0.088 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
1.16 seconds |
0.35 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.094 seconds |
0.072 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
2.2 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.9 seconds |
3.6 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
250 shots |
320 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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1070 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary NB-10L |
Proprietary LP-E17 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
No |
Included Software: |
Digital Camera Solution CD-ROM |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows XP SP3/Vista/7, Mac OS |
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Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, 1.5-inch 14-megapixel CMOS sensor, DIGIC 5, HS System, Full HD Video (1080p24), 14-bit RAW, High-Speed Burst HQ (4.5 fps for 6 frames), HDR mode, Flash Hot-shoe. |
Available in black or white. |