photo:35mmdslrs_compared
35mm full frame digital SLR cameras compared
see also:
comparison table for 2012 models
features in common:
- weathersealing
- live view with HD video
- 3:2 aspect ratio full frame sensor
- longest duration timed shutter 1/30th sec
- +/- 5EV exposure compensation
- wireless TTL flash
- high speed sync flash
- multi/CW/spot exposure metering
- self timer 2 or 10secs (D800 has additional)
- SD memory cards (EXCEPT Nikon D4/Canon 1DX which only have dual CF; some take CF as well, Sony takes Sony Memory Sticks as well)
- orientation sensor
- wired and wireless remotes
- no Live BULB
- no Timed BULB
- no sensor-based IS during video
| feature | Nikon D600 | Nikon D800 | Nikon D4 | Canon 6D | Canon 5D III | Canon 1D X | Sony SLT a99 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sensor | 24.3mp | 36.3mp | 16.2mp | 20.2mp | 22.3mp | 18.1mp | 24.3mp |
| electronic viewfinder | N | N | N | N | N | N | Y |
| full time Live View functionality | N | N | N | N | N | N | Y |
| integrated vertical grip | opt | opt | yes | opt | opt | yes | opt |
| max. ISO | 25,600 | 25,600 | 204,800 | 102,400 | 102,400 | 204,800 | 25,600 |
| white balance presets | 12 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| sensor shift IS | N | N | N | N | N | N | Y |
| phase detect AF pts /X-type | 39/9 | 51/15 | 51/15 | 11/? | 61/ | 61/ | 19/11 |
| smallest lens aperture for AF | f/8 (33pts) | f/8 | f/8 | f/8? | f/5.6 | f/8 | f/8? |
| full-time phase detect AF | N | N | N | N | N | N | Y |
| sensor phase detect AF | N | N | N | N | N | N | Y 102 points |
| phase detect AF in movie | N | N | N | N | N | N | Y but only at apertures wider than f/5.6? |
| selectable focus range for AF | N | N | N | N | N | N | Y |
| subject AF tracking | good? | good? | good? | less good? | good? | better? | have to wait and see |
| crop modes | 10.5mp DX | 15mp DX, 21mp 1.2x | |||||
| articulated LCD | N | N | N | N | N | N | Y |
| LCD resolution | 921K | 921K | 921K | 1040K | 1040K | 1040K | 1229K |
| touch screen | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| faster shutter | 1/4000th | 1/8000th | 1/8000th | 1/4000th | 1/8000th | 1/8000th | 1/8000th |
| flash sync | 1/200th | 1/250th | 1/250th | 1/180th | 1/200th | 1/200th | 1/250th |
| built-in flash | Y | Y | N | N | N | N | N |
| radio wireless TTL flash | 3rd party | 3rd party | 3rd party | yes | yes | yes | 3rd party coming? Phottix? |
| burst rates | 5.5fps | 4.6fps | 9-11fps | 4.5fps | 6fps | 12-14fps | 6fps |
| HD 1920×1080 frame rates | 30/25/24 | 30/25/24 | 30/25/24 | 29.97,25,23.97 | 29.97,25,23.97 | 29.97,25,23.97 | 60/24 |
| stereo mic | N | N | N | N | N | N | Y |
| speaker | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
| uncompressed video out | Y | Y | N | N | N | N | Y |
| built-in GPS | N | N | N | Y | N | N | Y |
| built-in timelapse | Y | Y | Y | N | N | N | N |
| USB 3.0 | N | Y | N | N | N | N | N |
| weight | 760g | 900g | 1340g | 770g | 950g | 812g | |
| price | $2099 | $2999 | $5999 | TBA | $3499 | $6799 | $2798 |
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