- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 24.2 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 25,600
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| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Canon SL2
SL2 vs SL3 |
Fujifilm X-A5
X-A5 vs X-A7 |
| Successor: | ||
| General | ||
| Model Number: | SL3 | X-A7 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | 250D | |
| Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $749.95 | $699.95 |
| Street Price: | $624.00 | $849.99 |
| Date Available: | 2019-04-30 | 2019-10-24 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
23.4 oz
(664 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
16.0 oz
(455 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.8 x
3.6 x
2.7 in. (122 x 93 x 70 mm) |
4.7 x
2.7 x
1.6 in. (119 x 68 x 41 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 24.2 | 24.2 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor size: | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) | 368.95mm2 (23.50mm x 15.70mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 3.72 microns | 3.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 1.5x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | Yes | Yes |
| DxO Sensor Score: | ||
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4242 x 2832 (12.0 MP, 3:2), 3008 x 2000 (6.0 MP, 3:2), 6000 x 3376 (20.3 MP, 16:9), 4240 x 2384 (10.1 MP, 16:9), 3008 x 1688 (5.1 MP, 16:9), 4000 x 4000 (16.0 MP, 1:1), 2832 x 2832 (8.0 MP, 1:1), 2000 x 2000 (4.0 MP, 1:1), 5328 x 4000 (21.3 MP, 4:3), 3712 x 2784 (10.3 MP, 4:3), 2656 x 1995 (5.3 MP, 4:3), 9602 x 1440 (13.8 MP, Other), 2160 x 9600 (20.7 MP, Other), 6400 x 1440 (9.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 6400 (13.8 MP, Other) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (Exif 2.31), .CR3 RAW (14-bit), C-RAW, RAW+JPEG | JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3), .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
3840x2160 (24p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p/23.98p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1080x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/p24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 720x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1280x720 (100p) |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC audio in MP4 container | MPEG-4/H.264 with linear PCM stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | No | No |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | n/a | n/a |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | n/a | n/a |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | Fujifilm X |
| Lens: | Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | FUJINON XC 15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 29 - 88mm | 22.5 - 67.5mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 18 - 55mm | 15 - 45mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.06x | 3.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/4 - 22 (wide) / f/5.6 - 38 (tele) | f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity 9.8 in to Infinity |
13 cm to Infinity 5.1 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: | ||
| Filter Thread: | 58.0mm | 52.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | No |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | n/a |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 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 | Hybrid Phase/Contrast Detection AF with face and eye detection |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | No | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, ~95% coverage, ~0.87x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.54x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.87x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 1,040,000 dots (345,600 px) | 2,760,000 dots (920,000 px) |
| Touchscreen: | Yes | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Selfie Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 25600 | 12800 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 200 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 25600 in 1EV steps, Expandable to 51200 | 200-12800, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 25600 and 51200; AUTO, AUTO2, AUTO3 |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto (Ambience priority/White priority), Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom | Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom1-3, Underwater |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 30 sec | 1/32000 - 30 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 63-zone: Evaluative (linked to all AF points), Center-weighted, Partial (center, 9%), Spot (center, 4%) | TTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | 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)) | Scene: Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sports, Night, Portrait, Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Multiple Exposure, Light Trail; Film Simulation (PROVIA/STANDARD, Velvia/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, CLASSIC CHROME, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER, MONOCHROME+R FILTER, MONOCHROME+G FILTER, SEPIA); Dynamic range setting: AUTO (100-400%), 100%, 200%, 400%; HDR (Auto, 1.0EV, 1.5EV, 2.0EV, 2.5EV, 3.0EV); Advanced Filters (Toy camera, Miniature, Pop color, High-key, Low-key, Dynamic tone, Fish-eye, Soft focus, Cross screen, Partial color (Red / Orange / Yellow / Green / Blue / Purple), Fog Remove, HDR Art); Motion Panorama |
| Self Timer: | 10s, 2s, 2-10 shots after 10 seconds | 2, 10, Smile, Buddy, Group, Face Auto Shutter seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | E-TTL II Auto, Manual | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchr, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander; Red-eye reduction available |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 9.8 m / 32.2 ft. | 4.0 m / 13.1 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Guide Number is 9.8m/32.2 ft at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependent | GN=4m (ISO 100) or 5.7m (ISO 200) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/200 | 1/180 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe (EL/EX-series Speedlites only) | Hot shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | No | Trigger Only |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .CR3 RAW (14-bit), C-RAW, RAW+JPEG | .RAF RAW, RAW + JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video with AAC audio in MP4 container | MPEG-4/H.264 with linear PCM stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | Yes | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | Yes | Yes |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi | USB 2.0 High Speed,Bluetooth,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional wired, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional wired |
| Connections (extended): | Mini (Type-C) HDMI-CEC, 3.5mm Stereo Mic Jack, Wired Remote Jack | USB Type-C (USB 2.0 High-speed), Micro (Type D) HDMI, 2.5mm wired remote/external mic jack |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.40 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | Unlimited | |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.0 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 11 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.09 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.086 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.088 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.35 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.072 seconds | |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
| Startup Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.6 seconds | |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 320 shots | 270 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1070 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | 55 minutes | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary LP-E17 | Proprietary NP-W126S |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary LP-E17 Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary NP-W126S Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | No |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Viewer software, RAW File Converter, etc. available via download | |
| OS Compatibility: | ||
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Available in black or white. | Available in Camel, Dark Silver, Mint Green or Silver. |
