Canon eos 700d specifications. What's under the hood

During absolutely any press conference of almost any company that produces at least something, journalists have one single question in their minds: what new will they show us today? At a recent Canon event in Moscow, they demonstrated two brand new DSLRs - the crumb EOS 100D and EOS 700D, which replaced the 650D. And if everything seems to be clear with the first camera - the smallest device in the class, the second raises some questions. In particular: what is the difference from its predecessor? This question baffled not only us, but also the representatives of the company themselves - they talked about the possibility of using creative filters in real time, lighter body materials, a 360 ° rotating mode dial and on this they almost shyly took their eyes where- then to the floor, trying to convince that the EOS 700D is an augmented and improved version of the 650D. Well, let's see where exactly these updates are hidden.

⇡ Package contents

Canon EOS 700D - package content

The standard package of delivery of the novelty, according to the official website of the manufacturer, includes the following accessories:

• camera cover R-F-3;
• wide belt EW-100DBIV;
• charger LC-E8E;
• AC power cord (with E-type plug);
• battery LP-E8;
• interface cable IFC-130U;
• set of instructions.

⇡ Appearance

Meet the Canon EOS 700D

Indeed, outwardly, the novelty practically does not differ from the EOS 650D - there is no doubt about which model's case was taken as a basis. However, from the lens mount side, all Canon cameras are similar to each other, and the 700D's signature handwriting of the company's engineers is easy to see.

Canon EOS 700D - mount

The lens mount is standard. The camera is suitable for "glasses" for both "cropped" cameras with EF-s mount, and for full-frame EF. There is a button for removing the lens next to the mount, and a shutter button is placed on the handle.

Top Panels Canon EOS 650D and Canon EOS 700D

The camera switch combined with the activation of the video is located on the top panel next to the wheel for selecting the shooting modes. In the EOS 700D, unlike its predecessors, it rotates 360 °, that is, it is free from physical restraints, which is undoubtedly very convenient. It houses the standard Auto, P, Tv, Av, M modes, as well as creative modes such as portraits, landscapes or fast-moving subjects. Icon captions have become larger, and the group of, shall we say, not fit modes has been removed to the SCN section.

Canon EOS 700D Mode Dial

On the top panel of the novelty there is no information display indicating the current shooting parameters, but it should not be there - Canon installs them only in cameras of the middle and high price segments. Instead, there is a button for adjusting the ISO sensitivity and a wheel for setting parameters.

Canon EOS 700D - rear panel

The controls on the back are arranged in a familiar way. A four-way joystick with a central confirmation key has not gone anywhere, under which there are buttons for viewing and deleting, and above it are the settings control keys. A rotatable three-inch screen is also placed here. At the top of the panel are the Menu, Info buttons and the buttons for zooming in on the image. The viewfinder is located in the middle, covering 95% of the frame.

Canon EOS 700D - Left and Right View

The memory card slot is located on the right side, under the plastic cover. On the left side, under the rubber caps, there are connectors for connecting an external microphone and a remote control (popularly referred to as a "cable"), as well as a microHDMI video output and a USB interface.

Canon EOS 700D - with bundled lens EF-s 18-55 mm ƒ / 3.5-5.6

The dimensions of the new item are the same as those of its predecessor. The camera is small, fits perfectly in the hands, creates a feeling of "pleasant heaviness", but does not strain them. Thanks to the rough leather-textured body, the camera does not slip out of your hands.

There are no complaints about the assembly of the EOS 700D - no creaking or crunching is heard under physical pressure. Although the camera should be handled with care, the main body material is plastic.

⇡ Specifications

Canon EOS 700D / Rebel T5i
Matrix	CMOS 22.3x14.9mm (Crop Factor: 1.6x)
CPU	DIGIC 5
Pixels (total)	18.5 million
Effective Pixels	18.0 million
Photo format	JPEG 3: 2: 5184x3456, 3456x2304, 2592x1728, 1920x1280, 720x480; JPEG 4: 3: 4608x3456, 3072x2304, 2304x1728, 1696x1280, 640x480; JPEG 16: 9: 5184x2912, 3456x1944, 2592x1456 1920x1080, 720x400; JPEG 1: 1: 3456x3456, 2304x2304, 1728x1728, 1280x1280, 480x480; Exif ver. 2.30 RAW (14 bit, Canon original RAW 2 edition): 5148x3456 RAW + JPEG
Video format	MOV (H.264)
Sound format	Linear PCM
Video resolution	1920х1080 (30 frames / second, 25 frames / second, 24 frames / second) 1280x720 (60fps, 50fps) 640x480 (30fps, 25fps)
Lens construction	EF and EF-s interchangeable lenses
Focus modes	Focus type: TTL-CT-SIR with CMOS sensor Automatic modes: One-shot AF Al Servo AF Ai Focus AF Manual focus: Optionally available 5x or 10x magnification of the image Function LiveView FlexiZone (Single) : Focusing one point at a time, switching to another if possible (Tracking AF)
Focus areas	9
Frames per second	5, for a burst of 22 JPEG or 6 RAW frames
Exposure metering	TTL metering at full aperture with 63-zone SPC Evaluative, Partial, Center-weighted, Spot
Exposure compensation	-5 EV to +5 EV in 1/3 or 1/2 EV steps (can be combined with auto bracketing)
Exposure control	1 / 4000-30 sec and Bulb (Bulb mode)
White balance	Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, incandescent, white, fluorescent, flash, manual White balance compensation: - Blue / Amber ± 9 - Magenta / Green ± 9
Sensitivity, units in ISO-equivalent	100-6400 (expandable to 100-25600)
Descent timer	2 or 10 s
Viewfinder coverage	95% of the frame
Built-in flash	There is Guide number: 13 Angle of coverage: for d.f. up to 17 mm (28 mm in 35-mm equiv.) Cooldown: 3s Synchronization time: 1 / 200s
Microphone	Mono
Speaker	Mono
Display	Clear View II TFT 3.0-inch, 1.04M dots Viewing angles: approximately 170 °
Built-in flash memory	Not
Data carriers	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Interfaces	USB 2.0, HDMI
Wi-Fi module	Optional
GPS module	Optional
Source of power	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E8 Charge reserve: 440 shots at room temperature
Dimensions (edit)	133x100x79 mm
Weight	580g (without battery and lens)
Estimated price	$ 700 (body) $ 900 (kit 18-55 ƒ / 3.5-5.6 STM)

As noted above, this model is a continuation of the series of amateur SLR cameras. A small excursion into the past: for this line, a very serious evolutionary step was the Canon 650D, which received a hybrid autofocus system (the sensor combines both contrast and phase sensors) and the ability to touch control. This made it possible to carry out instant zone focusing in Liveview mode and during video filming, for which, in fact, novice cameramen and clip makers fell in love with the camera - so much that the glory of a DSLR for video was fixed on it.

The novelty inherited all these innovations, but practically did not bring anything new. The camera, like its predecessor, has an 18-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, the information is processed by a fast DIGIC 5 processor, which develops a maximum burst rate of up to 5 frames per second. The Canon 700D handles low-light performance with ease, thanks to its wide ISO 100-12800 range (expandable to ISO 25600). Of course, you cannot completely get rid of the notorious noise, but a picture taken at high ISO values ​​remains suitable even for printing.

Canon EOS 700D - autofocus sensor

The AF sensor contains nine cross-shaped points for the most accurate focusing in automatic mode across the entire frame. The presence of phase sensors of the first series (the same, by the way, as in the 650D) allows continuous focusing without the need to release / raise the mirror, that is, in Liveview mode or during video recording. It is known that the simultaneously announced younger model - Canon EOS 100D - has a new second generation hybrid autofocus system with a larger frame area - about 80%, but the speed and efficiency of live-focusing in this camera does not exceed these indicators in the 700D.

The touch control system has also been optimized to make it even easier and more convenient to use. The sensitivity of the rotary capacitive touch panel is very high, the sensor perceives even the lightest touches, it copes well with gestures (for example, for zooming pictures in playback mode). It is very easy to control image settings (shutter speed, aperture, light sensitivity, and so on), especially in Liveview mode: when you click on the parameter icon, a scale of set values ​​with a cursor pops up. Also, this camera has improved focusing accuracy on a point, which is determined by touching a specific area of ​​the image displayed in live mode on the screen. There are many more features that make it possible to simplify, and possibly speed up, the process of debugging the settings, but still the good old manual control mode remains the main tool for fast navigation around the camera, so it has not undergone any significant changes.

The Canon EOS 700D is equipped with a series of pre-set semi-automatic modes designed for the novice user. They are all intuitive to help newbies master the camera. The camera also features interesting creative post-processing filters that allow you to experiment with images immediately after the shutter is released, replacing the simplest processes in photo editors on a computer. In the absence of far from the cheapest Tilt-shift lens, you can try to recreate its effect programmatically using the camera's creative filter, you can also edit the frame in the fisheye style. Pictures can be recorded simultaneously in two versions: original and processed picture.

It is important to note that Canon not only released new cameras, but also updated the standard "whale" lens: the third version of this "glass" has already been released. It is now called Canon EF-S 18-55mm ƒ / 3.5-5.6 IS STM. It features a new focusing motor. It is faster than the USM in aiming speed, takes up much less space in the lens barrel and does not create unnecessary vibrations and sound noises. This stepping motor (STM) lens works well with the new hybrid focusing method to achieve smooth yet very fast tracking AF when recording video while avoiding harsh noise and interference. This is also why the EF-S 18-55 mm ƒ / 3.5-5.6 IS STM is put in the box with the Canon EOS 700D.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm ƒ / 3.5-5.6 IS STM
Optical design	13 elements in 11 groups
Fastening	EF-s
Image stabilizer	4-stop optical and dynamic (for movies only)
Aperture blades	7
Focal length range	18-55 mm
Diagonal angle of view	74 ° 20 "-27 ° 50"
Maximum aperture	ƒ / 3.5-ƒ / 5.6
Minimum aperture	ƒ / 22-ƒ / 38
Closest focusing distance	0.25 m
Filter diameter	58 mm
Diameter and length	69.0mm vs 75.2mm
Weight	205 g
Estimated cost	$250

For several years now, photographers have come to rely on Canon's now iconic xxxD APS-C family of digital SLR (DSLR) cameras. Perhaps partly due to the popularity of this family, Canon did not change its basic formula: the 650D / rebel T4i is very similar to the 600D / rebel T3i in terms of performance, image quality, etc. Although the 650D pioneered a live implementation of a capacitive touchscreen in the EOS DSLR family, this level of innovation was rejected in Canon EOS 700D / rebel T5i(MSRP $ 649 without lenses, $ 799.99 with IS STM 18-55mm lens) - actually nothing new compared to the previous model.

The new EOS 700D - sounds interesting, but does not delight enthusiasts

In terms of shooting quality, this camera is nothing special. The combination of a camera and a whale lens does not provide very clear images. On the positive side, it should be noted that it performs well in low light. With no real improvements at our disposal to discuss, we are forced to look for some, at least some reason to differentiate the Canon 700D from its nearly identical predecessor, the 650D.

A new sensation in the hands, and nothing else

A quick look at the Canon EOS 700D demonstrates the extreme similarity of this device to its predecessor, the Canon 650D. Both cameras have a fairly light plastic body, chock-full of equipment such as an 18-megapixel hybrid CMOS sensor (APS-C), 9-point autofocus, DIGIC 5 processor, and a hinged LCD touchscreen.

Like its predecessor, the 700D is available in two bundles (one of which is just a camera without lenses). Those. Anyone looking for a higher magnification might consider shooting with the IS STM EF-S 18-135mm Lens Kit ($ 999 MSRP). However, for general day-to-day photography, the IS STM 18-55mm lens option is more suitable ($ 799.99 MSRP). Videographers may appreciate the quiet focusing ability of these STM lenses, but this ability comes at the cost of image quality degradation.

Carrying this little camera with you wherever you go is not as difficult, and not as annoying as you might think. While the body definitely gives a certain feeling of holding a toy, the camera itself, with the battery and lens, is not very difficult to hold in your hand for long periods of time. A hinged screen simplifies camera operation and helps when you have to take pictures in unusual positions - it allows you to select a frame even when the camera is too close to the ground or held high above your head.

Using the same technology found in most smartphones and tablets, the capacitive display interface is accurate enough to resist accidental touches. This is a small advantage, but very necessary - if you've ever used a device with a resistive screen, you will be familiar with the annoyance of erratic input and accidental pressing. Gloves make the touchscreen useless unless you decide to take matters into your own hands by applying a capacitive gel to the touchscreen, or by purchasing special gloves.

Peculiarities

Putting all the cards on the table, we can say that the whole list of differences between the Canon 700D and its predecessor 650D is as follows:

• 360-degree rotating mode dial
• Improved case coating to prevent hands from slipping
• New name

And it's all. Given that the 650D and even the 600D are still available, would you want to pay more for these features alone?

Despite the fact that this update is only sad, the standard set of characteristics of this camera provides a beginner (and a photographer with some experience) a lot of opportunities to work and create quality pictures. Basic modes for DSLR photography, such as aperture priority, shutter priority, manual mode, are all featured in the EOS 700D. There are also opportunities for novice photographers - automatic mode, scene mode and "creative" mode. However, all of this does not go too far beyond the boundaries that can keep the restless enthusiastic photographer for a long time.

For those shooting in the field, 5 frames per second will help you get a variety of images from which to choose the best. Also, the near-standard ISO range of 100-1200 is fine if you're working in low light. Letting the camera automatically select the sensitivity will result in graininess in the pictures, but if you control the ISO manually, you can get good results.

Photographers of all skill levels will approve of the rotary touch screen, as it makes fine-tuning of the camera's parameters very easy on the fly and makes it easy to use the camera in very unusual situations. Despite the simplicity of the menu system, it is logically ordered and grouped. You may not be able to find the installation you want right away, but once you get familiar with the setup process, it shouldn't take long. This menu is the most intuitive of all SLR menu systems.

If you decide that the lens kits offered are not suitable for you, there are many lenses on the market, both made by Canon and compatible third-party lenses. That is, those who have used older Canon DSLRs can easily use their EF and EF-S mount lenses on the Canon 700D, so there is no need to sell the expensive lenses that you have accumulated over the years of photography. With the number of compatible third-party lenses available on the market, you won't have a problem finding what you need, even if you don't have Canon lenses.

Image quality

In the past, this family of cameras consisted of very similar devices with different numbers on the body. While a camera that was outstanding a couple of years ago and still has great capabilities, it still leaves a lot to be desired. In particular, because other cameras in the same price range (or even cheaper ones) begin to bypass the camera that remains in place. Actually, here's a modern example for you: Canon's 100D - it's lighter, cheaper, and gives better results than the 700D. What is Canon doing?

This isn't to say the 700D is flawed, of course, but it's definitely not the best DSLR you can get for the price. In particular, in the images obtained with its help, both the clarity and the noise are clearly not up to the impressive ones. While you can improve the results somewhat by using lenses from other manufacturers, you need to understand that the camera itself will not be of much help to you.

It's not all bad, though: the 700D has very decent color accuracy. In particular, you can achieve good results using the Exact picture style, although the color saturation does not exceed 95% in this mode. If you want a style that can give you the full sRGB color range, any mode other than Landscape giving you average color accuracy will offer the full color range with very little oversaturation.

Video results are also below average in the DSLR class, but this is mainly due to the problems the EOS 700D has with its sharpness. But at the same time, the results in low light are fantastic, and artifacts are reduced to a relative minimum.

Conclusion

The Canon EOS 700D is a decent enough device. I would not dare to go further and call it a bargain, but it is a fairly well-known value. It's basically a 600D with a new mode dial. The XXXD DSLR family offers a consistent level of quality that (though not inspiring) is good enough for any beginner to dive deeper into the world. digital photography.

However, the manufacturer's bundle options can hardly be considered the best. The supplied lenses do not work very well, so we recommend buying a camera without lenses and purchasing better lenses separately.

Finally, takeaway: Over the course of the year, the quality level of this camera has lagged behind the mainstream market for APS-C DSLRs, and even Canon itself offers best models for a lower price. Even if you are serious about purchasing this camera, you may well be able to save money by opting for the Canon 650D or the compact 100D instead. There is currently no good reason to buy an EOS 700D over one of the named cameras as they offer the best quality and more features for a lower price.

Given that Canon is still rolling out the legacy 600D (released in 2011) as its entry-level DSLR, you can expect many previous models to be on offer for a while. At the very least, this will continue until next year, when Canon will hopefully carry out a real update to the xxxD family.

and lens
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM

From the very beginning, it is necessary to explain why the price table is so strangely indicated in the title table - for "kit 18-55mm or 18-135mm)". Simply Yandex-Market upon request "Canon EOS 700D Kit" as a rule gives out a list in which Canon 700D is equipped with a Canon EF-S 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM lens (the price of a "whale" is about 42,000 rubles). But a kit with a Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM lens can easily appear on this list (the price of this "kit" at the beginning of 2016 was about 53,000 rubles).

Further. This material will be the first part of two. Here we will simply get acquainted with the already middle-aged compact DSLR Canon EOS 700D, which, nevertheless, remains in the current Canon line (cameras for beginners). Its noble ancestors EOS 550D - EOS 650D are also still on sale, but we will not touch them. Let's start the line on our site with the EOS 700D. And you can compare her work with a variety of cameras. For example, with Nikon D5300 series - a direct competitor in terms of price, design, niche.

And in the next part we will compare the relatively fresh Canon EOS 750D with the heroine of this test. Let's see how confidently and to the point this Canon series moves forward and upward. Is the increase in price justified (by the way, not so small - 30 percent), etc., etc.

But this is a little later, but for now let's get acquainted with the characteristics of the Canon EOS 700D:

Main characteristics
Housing, protection	Carbon plastic, no protection data.
Lens	Interchangeable lens, Canon EF-S mount.
Matrix	CMOS 18 MP, APS-C (22.3 x 14.9 mm; focal length conversion factor 1.6).
Light sensitivity	ISO 100 - 12 800, in extended mode - ISO 100 - 25 600.
Focus control	Phase module TTL, 9 focus points (all 9 cross-type). Ranges from -0.5 to +18 EV.
Exposure control	TTL via 63-zone SPC sensor.
Screen	3.2 inches RGB, 1,040,000 dots, flip-out, swivel, touch. Viewing angle ≈170 °, frame coverage ≈100%.
Viewfinder	Optical (pentaprism), frame coverage ≈95% (horizontal and vertical), magnification ≈0.85.
Image stabilization	in the cell - no
Shooting modes	Scene Intelligent Mode (Photo and Video). No flash. Creative Auto. Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night portrait. Scene programs (including shooting handheld at night, HDR). PASM (photo and video).
Burst shooting	≈5 frames per second.
Gate	Mechanical, 30 - 1/4000 s, X-sync - 1/200 s.
File format	JPEG (Exif 2.30), RAW (14 bit, uncompressed), RAW + JPEG.
Video	Maximum resolution Full HD 1920 × 1080 30p in MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 (MOV) format.
Memory	1 slot: SDHC, SDXC memory cards, compatible with SD (Secure Digital) and UHS-I.
Source of power	Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LP-E8 (≈440 CIPA shots).
Dimensions, weight	133 x 100 x 79 mm; 580g (including weight of battery and memory card).
additional characteristics
Hot shoe	there is
Built-in flash	yes, guide number ≈13 (ISO 100)
Autofocus illuminator	there is
Bracketing	by exposure, by white balance.
Connectors	Video output (PAL / NTSC) (integrated with USB terminal), HDMI mini-out (compatible with HDMI-CEC), external microphone (3.5 mm stereo mini-jack).
Wi-Fi / USB / GPS	option / USB 2.0 / option
Self-timer	2 s, 10 s + remote control, 10 s + continuous shooting from 2 to 10 frames.
Shooting formats	JPEG - 3: 2 (5184 × 3456) / 4: 3 (4608 × 3456) / 16: 9 (5184 × 2912) / 1: 1 (3456 × 3456). RAW - only 3: 2 (5184 × 3456).
Peculiarities	Digic 5 processor. Movie Servo AF. Live View Hybrid CMOS AF. Video sensitivity up to ISO 6400. Remote control of Speedlites.

According to the passport data, a DSLR with pronounced amateur characteristics appears:

• Lightweight, fairly compact, equipped with a powerful processor.
• The main feature is a folding swivel touch screen.
• Most of the shooting modes are scene scenes, and the auto mode can recognize scenes in both stills and movies.
• But at the same time, there is still room for the classic PASM, and manual settings also work when filming; in addition, the camera can shoot in HDR.
• Like the rest of the 3-digit series, the 700D has a relatively simple AF module, but Hybrid AF has been added to Live View (let's see how fast and accurate it is).

In short, the set of characteristics is quite robust. Nothing superfluous, the functionality is not professional, but rich. Perhaps the EOS 700D can be called an advanced camera for beginners (the non-advanced EOS 1200D costs almost 40% less).

Construction, design, management

The body of the EOS 700D is good in its own way - simple, unpretentious, with pleasant shapes. Compared to the EOS 550D, the plastic has become much better quality, with a slightly rough surface, without the feeling of "soap under your fingers".

	We don't see any controls to the right of the lens. Only an autofocus "flashlight" and an infrared sensor on the grip. And of course, here we are pleased with the handle coating - "sweat-free", very grasping, in general - correct.
	Turn the camera around a bit and free it from the lens to get a better look at the profile of the grip. As you can see, the protrusion that separates the index finger of the right hand from the three smaller fingers has been created very well. It creates an extra grip, and the release button is very convenient to operate. If I had my way (dreaming is not harmful), I would ask the creators of the EOS 700D to position the control dial not vertically, but slightly at an angle, like the shutter button. But this is probably not that easy (in a budget design).
	We unfold the camera a little more and make sure that the memory card slot is separate, under its own cover, and not under the battery cover. This is a sign of some advancement. At the very bottom you can see a small plug; under it is a connector for an external power cable. In general, the shapes of the EOS 700D are quite pleasant, streamlined, not as sharp as those of Nikon cameras... However, it is known: Canon is loved for its softness, Nikon - for its sharpness.
	The control buttons on the back are clear and intelligently located so that your thumb can easily reach any one (the camera body is small). Top row - Live View button, AE / AF lock button, AF point selection button. In playback mode, the last two buttons zoom in and out.
	Above the multi selector (joystick or navipad), there is a button for selecting aperture or exposure compensation and a quick menu button (in playback mode, it is responsible for direct printing). Camera screen - flip, swivel and touch; in Live View, it displays a picture with almost no delay; for a slow report, it will do quite well.
	The multi selector buttons call up functions: white balance, shutter mode, AF mode, picture style selection. Below we see the buttons "View", "Trash" and an indicator of access to the memory card. And on the other side on the top - the Menu and Info buttons (information output to the display).
	The connectors are "hidden" under two plugs. Main - hides HDMI and USB + A / V output. Next to it (closer to the lens) are the caps for the wired remote control and external microphone connectors.
	The front panel does not suffer from an abundance of buttons. The largest button detaches the lens, above it is the flash eject button (flash power can be adjusted only in the camera menu). And at the bottom is the preview button (aperture repeater).
	To the right of the shooting mode dial is the camera trigger. In its uppermost position, it switches Live View to video mode. The mode dial itself is divided into a creative PASM and a non-creative zone, which contains multiple scene programs, a scene selection (SCN) mode, creative auto (CA) mode, no flash auto, and basic auto with scene recognition (scene auto selector). programs).
	The bottom panel does not show anything surprising. But here we can see that the 700D uses the same battery as the 550D, 600D and 650D - the LP-E8.

The EOS 700D is marketed as a DSLR for beginners. If you stick to this position, it is equipped with all the necessary functions. A beginner amateur can easily master the "non-creative" zone, and then gradually move on to the PASM sector (if he wants, of course). Here the CA (creative automatic) mode is especially interesting - in it you can change the aperture not as a number, but as a "background blur degree".

Now let's take a look at the camera menu, note everything that deserves attention:

So, in the menu we see functions that are mostly understandable and necessary for novice amateur photographers. Some are provided with prompts, but in most cases it is not difficult to understand the functions - they do not require very deep knowledge.

On the other hand, the EOS 700D is pretty well equipped with decent phase-detection AF and hybrid AF in Live View. It has a flip-down swivel touch screen - very convenient for both shooting and viewing. And the control scheme that has proven its usefulness - it has gone not far from the 550, but now it has been added to the capabilities of a touch screen, which a competitor could only provide in the more expensive Nikon D5500.

Canon 700D and competitors
	Canon EOS 700D	Canon EOS 750D	Nikon D5300	Nikon D5500	Sony alpha SLT-A58
CPU	Digic 5	Digic 6	Expeed 4	Expeed 4	Bionz
Matrix	18 MP APS-C CMOS	24 MP APS-C CMOS	24 MP APS-C CMOS	24 MP APS-C CMOS	20 MP APS-C CMOS
Autofocus	9 points (9 cross) Live View hybrid	19 points (19 cross) Live View hybrid	39 points (19 cross) Live View contrasting	39 points (19 cross) Live View contrasting	15 points (3 cross) Live View contrasting
Exposure metering	63 RGB zones	7560 px RGB + IR	2016 pix. RGB	2016 pix. RGB	1200 RGB zones
Sensitivity	100 - 12 800 100 - 25 600 *	100 - 12 800 100 - 25 600 *	100 - 12 800 100 - 25 600 *	100 - 25 600	100 - 16 000 100 - 25 600 *
LCD screen	3.0 ″ RGB 1 040 000	3.0 ″ RGB 1 040 000 folding, swivel, touch	3.2 ″ RGB 1 040 000 folding, swivel	3.2 ″ RGB 1 040 000 folding, swivel, touch	2.7 ″ RGB 460 000 folding
Viewfinder	≈95%, ≈0.85x	≈95%, ≈0.82x	≈95%, ≈0.82x	≈95%, ≈0.82x	OLED 1,440,000, ≈100%, ≈0.88x
Gate	fur. 30-1 / 4000 X-sync 1/200 s	fur. 30-1 / 4000 X-sync 1/200 s	fur. 30-1 / 4000 X-sync 1/200 s	fur. 30-1 / 4000 X-sync 1/200 s	fur. 30-1 / 4000 X-sync 1/160 s
Built-in flash	led. number 13	led. number 12	led. number 12	led. number 12	led. number 10
Stabilizer	No	No	No	No	matrix
Burst shooting	≈5.0 fps	≈5.0 fps	≈5.0 fps	≈5.0 fps	≈5.0 fps
Wi-Fi / USB / GPS	option USB 2.0 option	built-in USB 2.0 option	built-in USB 2.0 built-in	built-in USB 2.0 No	option USB 2.0 No
Video	1920 × 1080 30p	1920 × 1080 30p	1920 × 1080 60p	1920 × 1080 60p	1920 × 1080 50i
Battery reserve	440 shots	440 shots	600 frames	820 shots	690 shots
Dimensions, weight	133 × 100 × 79 580 g	132 × 101 × 78 555 g	125 × 98 × 76 530 g	124 × 97 × 70 470 g	129 × 96 × 78 492 g
Estimated price	T-9332741	T-12114516	T-10545587	T-11891121	T-9279445

* Extended ISO range.

In theory, the comparison table could include the Canon EOS 650D - this camera is still on sale and costs the same as the EOS 700D. The differences between these models are very minor.

The main thing that the table shows is when updating lineup(Canon swaps the 700D for the 750D; Nikon swaps the D5300 for the D5500) Starter cameras have risen in price by about 30%. Of course, the old relatively inexpensive models remained in the line, but nothing new, less expensive, only more, appears.

The Sony Alpha SLT-A58 stands alone. She is also middle-aged, released in 2013. And although Sony is actively promoting its mirrorless cameras, several "pseudo-mirror" models do not go away, continue to be sold (instead of a lifting mirror, they are equipped with a fixed translucent mirror).

Debriefing of the flight (in the footsteps of the article about)

Before starting the "resolution - noise" test, I will have to say a few dozen words - about the discussion that unfolded in the forum thread ""; on the second page of this thread, you can find the beginning of the conversation on the key phrase "Nikon received 30% less light." If the discussion is not too interesting for you, feel free to skip this chapter and go to.

So, dear forum visitors noticed that Nikon D610 samples were compared with Canon EOS 6D samples (almost a direct competitor). Moreover, according to the test results, conclusions on the noise level were not made in favor of the Nikon D610. This alarmed forum visitors, because (in their opinion) highly respected sources dpreview.com and dxomark.com claimed the opposite - that Nikon D610 makes less noise than Canon EOS 6D (I repeat, this statement appeared on our forum, you should not take it without checking as the truth).

After that, forum visitors decided to figure it out - why suddenly on the pages of iXBT it says "not what you need"? And they found (by Exif data from the downloaded materials) that shooting a dark scene in the Canon 6D test was carried out with the following parameters: exposure compensation -0.3EV and aperture f / 7.1. And shooting in the Nikon D610 test - with the parameters: exposure compensation -1EV and aperture f / 9. From which the first conclusion was made that the Nikon D610 received less light in the test. One more conclusion was drawn from this - that it was for this reason that the Nikon D610 gave a higher noise level, and the camera was undeservedly lowered.

Let's figure out why I think the second conclusion is incorrect (to check, you can download samples from the links "Nikon D610, RAW, low illumination, noise reduction off, 242 MB" and "Nikon D610, JPG, low illumination, normal noise reduction, 123 MB" ...

The difference between the Canon 6D and Nikon D610 shots is as follows:

• At shutter speed, the Nikon D610 received 1/3 EV more light (see tables below).
• The Canon 6D got 2/3 EV more aperture.
• The total difference in the amount of light is 1/3 EV. Indeed, not in favor of the Nikon D610.

It was not difficult to introduce an appropriate amendment into the calculations. Noise levels in test charts are based on Nikon D610 with -1 / 3EV correction. But this amendment still did not save the Nikon D610. The noise level in a darkened scene is still noticeably higher than that of the Canon 6D.

Even if we do not take into account the ratings (especially since some forum visitors simply do not notice these ratings or say that they do not need these ratings, they need believable visual samples) - and so, even if we do not take into account the ratings, our samples clearly demonstrate that the Nikon D610 is more noisy. And this noise cannot be attributed to a lack of light at 1/3 EV. This unit is too small - 1/3 EV. See for yourself:

	Nikon D610 RAW, noise filter off. dark scene noise level - N = 2.89 (corrected - 1/3 EV)	Canon EOS 6D RAW, noise filter off. dark scene noise level - N = 2.06
ISO 6400 Nikon D610: shutter speed 1/40 aperture f / 9.0 Canon 6D: shutter speed 1/50 aperture f / 7.1
ISO 12 800 Nikon D610: shutter speed 1/80 aperture f / 9.0 Canon 6D: shutter speed 1/100 aperture f / 7.1

If you think that such a noticeable increase in noise levels (2.89 points versus 2.06 points for the Canon EOS 6D) is due to a lack of light at 1 / 3EV, I'm afraid you are a little off topic. And even if you don't trust the estimates of our noise calculation program, just take a close look at the samples.

Now let's see another series of images - JPG with noise reduction enabled:

	Nikon D610 JPG, noise filter incl. dark scene noise level - N = 3.90 (corrected - 1/3 EV)	Canon EOS 6D JPG, noise filter incl. dark scene noise level - N = 2.92
ISO 6400 Nikon D610: shutter speed 1/40 aperture f / 9.0 Canon 6D: shutter speed 1/50 aperture f / 7.1
ISO 12 800 Nikon D610: shutter speed 1/80 aperture f / 9.0 Canon 6D: shutter speed 1/100 aperture f / 7.1

Here you can see not only noise, but also the quality of the noise reduction, which is simply higher for the Canon EOS 6D. Nikon D610 is definitely lower. This can be seen, you can ignore our calculated estimates, but understand that the quality of the noise reduction is also not explained by the difference in 1 / 3EV.

Of course, in order to dot the "e" in this dispute, it is necessary to carry out a control measurement - shooting in exactly the same conditions. Perhaps I will do it - as part of the test refinement program to create a database of tested cameras. But for now, it's enough for me to use my own eyes (as a reliable gauge). And a little more reason, since our program for evaluating noise in gross errors is not noticed.

And finally. Some respected visitors to the forum all the time interpret that it is necessary to visit worthy resources - www.dpreview.com and www.dxomark.com - where professionals work, who do not allow mistakes, etc., etc. Nobody says that on these resources work insufficiently trained people, but before raising a cry, try to glance at the pages of these resources yourself. For example, you can not consider who gives the higher noise - Nikon D610 or Canon EOS 6D. Consider a dark scene shot at high sensitivities (ISO 6400, for example) - the difference is especially noticeable in dark areas, where there is very little light. And then honestly answer yourself: from what oak did you collapse if you found contradictions in the test results of iXBT and the highly respected dpreview.com?

The value of our tests (despite their imperfection, despite the fact that we did not manage to do everything, but the work is gradually being done) is in confirming (or not confirming) the results of other laboratories. Actually, this is a common truth. Moreover, it is Russian-speaking - after all, not everyone knows English well enough to freely read the materials of the same dpreview.com.

Finally, I will say that our methods are developing. Not as fast as we would like, but they are moving forward. And, unfortunately, not everything can be foreseen in advance. We used to be sure that the optimal fork between light and dark scene is 1 EV stop. The bright scene went up 0.7EV and the dark one went down to -0.3EV. Then, for a number of reasons that it makes no sense to discuss in detail, we came to a different standard: fork 2 EV stops, bright scene + 1EV, dark scene -1EV at f / 9.0.

Therefore, the results of old tests have to be adapted. But, of course, so that gross errors do not appear, radically changing the picture, deceiving the reader. In the test of this article, which will compare the Canon EOS 700D and Nikon D5300, nothing had to be adapted, since the two cameras compared were tested under the same conditions: fork 1 EV, bright scene + 0.7EV, dark scene 0.3EV at f / 8.0.

And finally. In any case, thanks to the active visitors of the forum. Their tight control plays an undoubtedly positive role.

Image quality - resolution and noise

The graphs below show the results of testing the Canon 700D. In general, we see typical results for a crop DSLR, but as usual with characteristic features(all ratings are given as averages over the ISO 100 - 6400 range):

• The camera resolution is not very high - 18 megapixels. When shooting in RAW, more than 74% of the pixels remain distinguishable, when shooting in JPG with the noise filter on, no more than 69%.
• At the same time, the noise level cannot be called low: in light scenes it exceeds 2 points, in dark scenes it approaches 4 points and even exceeds 4 points.

Canon 700D, RAW	Canon 700D, JPG

Let me remind you that our technique is described in detail in the article "". And to understand how high or not high the results of the Canon EOS 700D, we will compare them with the results of the closest competitor - the Nikon D5300 DSLR, which was also released in 2013, costs almost the same. The most significant difference between Nikon D5300 is that this camera has a flip-up display, swivel, but not a touchscreen. And the resolution is noticeably higher than that of the Canon 700D - 24 megapixels.

Canon 700D 18 MP, APS-C sensor Light Dark Avr R 13,26 12,23 12,75 R R 0,74 0,68 0,71 N 2,32 4,18 3,25 RN 5,72 2,93 3,93

Nikon D5300 24 MP, APS-C sensor Light Dark Avr R 17,21 16,47 16,84 R R 0,72 0,69 0,70 N 2,55 3,83 3,19 RN 6,76 4,30 5,28

Let's compare the scores of the two cameras. We see that the percentage of distinguishable pixels is approximately the same - R R ≈ 70%, but since the Nikon D5300 has a higher resolution, the number of distinguishable pixels in Nikon is higher.

In terms of noise, the Canon EOS 700D produces almost the same noise as the Nikon D5300 (average noise level is approximately 3.2 points).

Accordingly, Nikon has a higher rating, which is calculated as the ratio of resolution to noise level, at about 5.28. And the Canon 700D's rating is about 3.93. But noise plays almost no role here, everything is determined by the resolution.

These are the averages obtained from RAW and JPG shooting in light and dark scene. Let's see how two competing cameras perform in the RAW-Light test (shooting in RAW, light scene).

	Canon 700D RAW, noise filter off. light scene R = 14.04 - N = 2.05 - RN = 6.84	Nikon D5300 RAW, noise filter off. light scene R = 18.33 - N = 2.46 - RN = 7.45
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12 800

We see a very similar noise pattern, but the Nikon D5300 is louder. This can be seen especially well at samples ISO 12 800, although the noise level at this sensitivity does not affect the estimate (the noise values ​​are averaged in the ISO 100 - 6400 range).

Now let's see how high the noise is in a darkened scene:

	Canon 700D RAW, noise filter off. dark scene R = 13.33 - N = 3.99 - RN = 3.34	Nikon D5300 RAW, noise filter off. dark scene R = 17.75 - N = 3.69 - RN = 4.81
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12 800

In a darkened scene, the loss of the Canon 700D in noise is more obvious than the loss of the Nikon D5300 in a light scene. Of course, this is not God knows what kind of lagging ahead, but for a detailed understanding of how the heroine of our test works, it is not superfluous. By the way, I can't remember a case when the camera changed places like this - in a light scene one has an advantage, in a dark scene another.

Our first two tests reveal the basic RAW noise, which the built-in noise reduction can more or less successfully crush. How much more or less depends on the quality of the noise reduction. Let's take a look at how it works:

	Canon 700D JPG, noise filter incl. light scene R = 12.49 - N = 2.58 - RN = 4.84	Nikon D5300 JPG, noise filter incl. light scene R = 16.09 - N = 2.63 - RN = 6.12
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12 800

Here, in a light scene (shooting in JPG with the noise filter turned on) it is difficult to visually identify which is noisier - Canon 700D or Nikon D5300. However, our program for assessing the noise level was also unable to identify a clear winner: the ratings N = 2.58 and N = 2.63 are practically the same. But in the darkened scene, there must be some kind of surprise.

	Canon 700D JPG, noise filter incl. dark scene R = 11.13 - N = 4.36 - RN = 2.55	Nikon D5300 JPG, noise filter incl. dark scene R = 15.19 - N = 3.97 - RN = 3.82
ISO 3200
ISO 6400
ISO 12 800

Although there was no particular surprise. Here again we see the loss of the Canon 700D and again not so strong that the Canon 700D scores much lower than the Nikon D5300. But still, after averaging the scores of 4 tests, the Canon 700D gives a higher noise level - 3.47 points against 3.08 for the Nikon D5300. So now we can confidently say that Canon EOS 700D loses to the competitor not only in resolution, but also in noise (despite the lower resolution).

In other words, the two competitors show the characteristics of their class (slightly advanced camera), but the Canon 700D lags behind the direct competitor. See how the Canon 700D photographed different parts of our test bench under different conditions.

Canon 700D noise test fragments of pictures of the test bench
RAW filter off light scene	Jpg filter incl. light scene	RAW filter off dark scene	Jpg filter incl. dark scene
Clicking on each fragment will open a window where it will be presented in 6 versions: top row - ISO 100 - 800 - 1600 bottom row - ISO 3200 - 6400 - 12,800

And we will end with the same thing where we started - with the Canon EOS 700D scores in the "resolution - noise" test. After a detailed acquaintance with the components of these estimates, it becomes clearer where that came from. Let me remind you that all ratings are obtained as averages in the range of ISO 100 - 6400:

• R is the number of distinguishable megapixels;
• R R - the percentage of distinguishable megapixels relative to the matrix resolution;
• N is the noise level in points of our test program;
• RN - camera rating (ratio of real resolution R and noise level N);
• Light - average values ​​of RAW and JPG in a light scene;
• Dark - average RAW and JPG values ​​in a dark scene;
• Avr - totals (averages between Light and Dark).

Canon 700D 18 MP, APS-C sensor Light Dark Avr R 13,26 12,23 12,75 R R 0,74 0,68 0,71 N 2,32 4,18 3,25 RN 5,72 2,93 3,93

Nikon D5300 24 MP, APS-C sensor Light Dark Avr R 17,21 16,47 16,84 R R 0,72 0,69 0,70 N 2,55 3,83 3,19 RN 6,76 4,30 5,28

Interim conclusion based on the results of this test:

• The Canon EOS 700D is a little more noisy than a camera of this class should be, compared to its direct competitor Nikon D5300. In light scenes it is almost imperceptible (there the Canon 700D noise is even less than that of a competitor), in dark scenes it becomes noticeable by eye, starting from ISO 1600.
• At the same time, the camera resolution remains modest. On average, the Canon 700D delivers nearly 13 megapixels discernible. Nikon D5300 with slightly lower noise - about 17 distinguishable megapixels.

Optics - Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM

Bayonet	Canon EF-S
Format	APS-C
detailed information
Lens type	variable focal length
Focal length	18-135 mm (29-216 mm 35 mm equivalent)
Closest focusing distance	0.39 m from focal plane
Diaphragm	f / 3.5 - f / 5.6 - maximum f / 22 - f / 36 - minimum
Stabilizer	there is
Focus type	internal
Thread diameter	67 mm
Dimensions, weight	∅76.6 × 96 mm, 480 g
Peculiarities	Gimbal effectiveness is approximately 4 EV stops. Silent Ultrasonic Motor (STM). The lens is adapted for silent video shooting.
Price	T-8335721

As a rule, the Canon EOS 700D kit comes with an inexpensive Canon EF-S 18-55mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM lens. But sometimes - the much more expensive Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM. Yandex.Market on request "canon eos 700d kit" issues a single list, but the distinctive feature of the "whale" 18-135mm is its price, it costs 20 percent more expensive than the "whale" 18-55mm (at the beginning of 2016 it was about 53 000 rubles). And for the test, we asked to send a Canon EOS 700D accompanied by a more advanced Canon EF-S 18-135mm, believing that the characteristics of the "lens" for 20,000 rubles would better match the capabilities of a camera for 30,000.

So let's get to know the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM "short" focus.

FR = 18 mm, EGF = 29 mm

At short focus, we see a noticeable "vertical barrel". The vertical distortion is quite large (D ver = −3.79), the horizontal distortion is noticeably less (D hor = −1.54). For landscapes and architectural photography, this is not so bad, but close-up portraits at the minimum "focus" are better not to shoot, the distortion of the skull will be serious (or vice versa - comic).

Permission		Chromatic aberration
Center of the frame	Frame edge	Center of the frame	Frame edge
In all screenshots: top row: f / 3.5 - f / 5.6 - f / 9.0, bottom row: f / 11 - f / 14 - f / 22

But the resolution at the "minimum focus" remains at the "high" and "very high" mark as even at the widest aperture. And even at the narrowest f / 22 it drops to only 0.6 lines per pixel. The resolution at the edge of the frame is not far behind the resolution in the center.

But a pretty good picture here is spoiled by very noticeable chromatic aberrations. At the edge of the frame, they sometimes go off scale (rise above 20%), and even in the center they are kept at the level of 3-6 percent.

FR = 50 mm, EGF = 80 mm

At “mid focus”, resolution remains high up to f / 22. We cut off the upper aperture value of f / 29, it's still no use, it's a non-working field. Distortion at the "middle focus" is noticeably reduced and becomes pincushion. The "pillow" is stretched horizontally less than vertically: D ver = 1.59, D hor = 0.75.

Permission		Chromatic aberration
Center of the frame	Frame edge	Center of the frame	Frame edge
In all screenshots: top row: f / 5.0 - f / 8.0 - f / 13.0, bottom row: f / 16 - f / 20 - f / 25

But what's nice is that chromatic aberrations are much lower. They can be called mild. On a wide aperture, they are more noticeable at the edge of the frame, but then disappear at a moderate level of about 4 - 5% both in the center of the frame and at the edge.

FR = 135 mm, EGF = 216 mm

At the "long focus" we also see the "pillow" and high resolution up to f / 22. The upper aperture on the graph we left the value of f / 29, it can be conditionally considered a working value, and the narrowest aperture f / 36 gives a completely blurry picture.

The "pillow" remains practically the same as at the "middle focus" - vertically extended to D ver = 1.49, horizontally - to D hor = 0.61.

Permission		Chromatic aberration
Center of the frame	Frame edge	Center of the frame	Frame edge
In all screenshots: top row: f / 5.6 - f / 9.0 - f / 11.0, bottom row: f / 14 - f / 22 - f / 29

But the "chromatics" at a long focus again becomes more noticeable, especially at wide apertures at the edge of the frame. As the aperture closes at the edge of the frame, it decreases, but in the center it gradually increases to 8 - 9%. This is a pretty high level.

Stabilizer

In the stabilizer test, our results did not deviate from the manufacturer's promises. We got a value just above 4 additional steps.

Now we can expand on the pros and cons of the lens that came to us in tandem with the Canon EOS 700D. Pros of Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM:

• High and very high resolution from widest aperture to narrow f / 20, both in the center of the frame and at the edge. Resolution at the edge of the frame lags slightly behind resolution in the center.
• High stabilizer efficiency, about 4 EV steps.
• Geometric distortion is strongly manifested only at the "short focus", which is quite normal (a lens at a wide angle should have a slight negative distortion). As the focal length increases, the "geometry" becomes moderately invisible.

Nothing bad can be said about the speed and usability of the lens, they are normal. But that doesn't mean the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM has no downsides:

• The level of "chromaticism" is not encouraging. It only becomes moderate at medium focal lengths, but is very noticeable at wide angle and tele. And not only at the edge of the frame, but also in the center.

As you can see, the lens has more pros than cons. "Chromatics" is not a fearful thing, it can always be corrected. When creating a JPG, the camera itself will take care of this (when using a "native" lens, it will definitely take care of it). And when processing RAW, you will have to spend time, but very little.

The price of the lens is justified - Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM is quite a decent "lens" for an entry-level and slightly advanced DSLR. Moreover, for a wide range of focal lengths you have to pay only with "chromatics", other characteristics of the lens are at a quite decent level.

Canon 700D features

Low light autofocus performance

Our heroine's autofocus is best described by the words "very fast, but not very accurate." It even outperforms the Canon 7D Mark II in speed, but in strong darkness it almost always misses the mark, giving a slightly defocused image.

Test conditions are not easy, autofocus needs to catch a dark target against a dark background, but all cameras pass this test under the same conditions. Even when the passport data says that at -0.5 EV autofocus loses sensitivity. If the results are poor, our test does not claim that autofocus is worthless. He claims that if there is a lack of light, the camera will not focus accurately. How it will behave in normal lighting - this will show the next test ("Continuous shooting and autofocus").

As you can see, the Canon 700D phase detection autofocus fulfills the tasks of our test very quickly - 30 shots in single frame mode, the camera “clicks” in 24 seconds, both in a relatively weak darkness of -1EV and in a relatively strong -2EV. But at the same time, the accuracy of autofocus leaves much to be desired ...

With a shade of -1EV, the average accuracy is 5.5 points, with a shade of -2EV, the average accuracy drops to 4.2 For important clarifying comments on the method, see the Nikon D5500 article).

Contrast autofocus is, of course, much slower and much more accurate. At dimming -1EV, the accuracy averages 8.5 points, and the test time increases to 70 seconds. With a darkening of −2EV, the average accuracy drops to 7.3 points, and the test time increases to 83 seconds (in such darkness, contrast focus needs to “think well” to catch the target).

In this article, for the first time, we gave not only average characteristics, but also the distribution of accuracy over 30 test frames. Sometimes it happens that the camera basically “hits” exactly, but from time to time it completely “smears” and, due to misses to zero, loses points. But Canon 700D catches focus consistently inaccurately (most of the frames are "almost in focus", you can clearly see it on the diagrams). Most likely, this is due to the desire of the creators of the camera to speed up the autofocus as much as possible, he simply does not have time to "tighten" the focusing algorithm in difficult conditions. The camera settings don't let you prioritize AF accuracy, and by default the camera seems to run on speed.

In previous articles, we calculated the rating or the effectiveness of autofocus - we divided the scores by the time spent in the -1EV and -2EV tests. But gradually it came to the understanding that such a rating says little, it mixes "flies and cutlets". What is the point in speed if autofocus does not provide the required accuracy (simply “smears”) in low light conditions? As a result, we decided to show the accuracy as the average score gained when photographing 60 pictures. And speed - as a quantity:

200 / total time,

where the total time is spent on passing the tests −1EV and −2EV.

The highest possible average accuracy score is 10, which is an indicator of absolutely accurate autofocus. The maximum speed is limited by the movements of the photographer. In theory, if the camera does not introduce any delay into the shooting, 30 frames can be taken in 10-15 seconds. In practice, it was the heroine of our review that developed the highest speed in the phase autofocus test. She passed two tests in a total time of 48 seconds. This means her haste rating is 200/48 ≈ 4.2. This is in the phase detection autofocus test. In the contrast AF test, the total time was 153 seconds, and the speed rating, respectively, is 200/153 ≈ 1.3.

The calculated data are summarized in a table, but, perhaps, they are more conveniently perceived in two diagrams. The blue part of the bar is the autofocus accuracy, the red part is its speed. And, of course, it is better not to mix the phase and contrast autofocus data - these are completely different camera parameters, completely different types shooting.

The graph on the left quite clearly demonstrates the diagnosis that we made to the Canon D700 phase detection autofocus - very fast, but completely inaccurate. Against its background, the contrast AF looks more worthy, it has good speed and the accuracy is almost the same as that of other DSLRs. The Canon 700D Hybrid AF resembles the Nikon D7200 contrast AF most of all in a series of compared cameras. It is relatively fast and fairly accurate.

Autofocus and continuous shooting

However, we now have one more autofocus test - in burst shooting. This technique is still crude, we have not determined the final test parameters, but even what has been drawn to date characterizes the camera's behavior in continuous shooting quite well.

Previously, in this test, we shot a contrasting object with a fixed camera at a shutter speed of 1 / 500th of a second and measured the burst speed. In this review, we changed the testing conditions for the first time:

What did we get in the end?

The graph on the left is not of great value - it only shows how the photographer moves and, accordingly, the focus "floats away" and is restored. And the graph on the right perfectly shows the AF tracking performance during burst shooting. Of course, we can assume that at a shutter speed of 1/200 second, a focal length of 50 mm and a distance to the target of about 1 - 6 meters, "smears" will appear. But the likelihood of them is quite small, the photographer does not make sharp movements, and test images show that a not quite sharp picture is precisely an unfocused, and not a blurry picture. This is precisely the imperfect work of the tracking autofocus. Imperfect, but, however, very, very good. The average AF accuracy is 9.7 points out of 10 possible.

As for the speed - with single-frame AF, the camera shoots JPG at exactly 4.76 fps. With AF tracking, the JPG speed is boosted to 4.89 fps at first, but after 8 frames it drops to 3.83 fps.

During RAW burst shooting, both AF modes (single and continuous) produce similar results in speed. When shooting RAW in tracking mode, the camera first takes 6 frames at 4.65 fps, then (after filling the buffer) the speed drops to 1.90 fps. Average accuracy during "tracking" shooting - 9.6 points.

And finally, during the RAW + JPG tracking shooting, the high AF accuracy is confirmed - 9.7 points. Before the buffer is full, the camera manages to take 3 frames at 4.85 fps (faster than just shooting RAW). But then the speed drops to 1.46 fps.

In this test, we consider the possibility of making 100 or more frames in a steady state as infinity. Shooting was carried out with a Canon EF-S 18-135mm f / 3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, with a shutter speed of 1/200 second, with a 16 GB SanDisk Extreme Pro SDHC UHS-I high-speed memory card (write speed up to 95 MB / s).

Video

It's hard to say something very good or bad about filming a video. As far as I understand (on a layman's level), the Canon 700D gives a normal "home video" quality. A picture taken in good lighting turns out to be both clear and saturated, rather plastic. In low light, as in the proposed test video, saturation remains, but plasticity and clarity go away. The less light, the more it leaves.

Against this background, the tracking autofocus pleases - it does not lose the given plan when zooming and when short-term interference appears in front of the lens (“strangers” pass quickly). If the interference lingers in the frame and noticeably changes the foreground, the autofocus, of course, switches to it. But it is important that he does not rush between the two planes, but smoothly passes into the close one. It is quite possible that the advantages of hybrid AF over contrast AF also affect video shooting - it can quickly get the missing information, scout changes in the picture.

Sound quality at the level of " home video"It's hard to find fault. However, watch and listen for yourself. It is better not to make claims to the artistic merits of the video, they simply do not exist, the video was chosen exactly as a test one.

Outcomes

In the summary, you can decompose the test and review into pros and cons. But another approach is possible - filling out a test card. In short, summarizing the test results in a table:

Indicator	Quantitative assessment	Qualitative assessment *
Design, ergonomics	-	Very good
Functionality	-	Very good
Resolution in bright scenes (distinguishable megapixels)	13.26 out of 18	Good
Resolution in dark scenes (distinguishable megapixels)	12.23 out of 18	Good
Noise level in bright scenes	2.32 points	Good
Noise level in dark scenes	4.18 points	Satisfactorily
Phase AF accuracy in bright scenes	9.7 points	Very good
Phase AF speed in bright scenes	-	Very good **
Phase AF accuracy in dark scenes	4.9 points	Satisfactorily
Phase AF speed in dark scenes	4.2 points	Very good
High contrast AF accuracy in dark scenes	7.9 points	Good
Contrast AF speed in dark scenes	1.3 points	Very good
Burst speed with AF tracking	JPG - 4.89 fps / 8 frames RAW - 4.65 fps / 6 frames	Very good
Video performance	-	Good

* Takes into account the class of the camera.
** Corresponds to burst speed.

As you can see, in the test card, the most common score is "Good", and "Very good" and "Satisfactory" compensate for each other. The Canon EOS 700D is a good camera, but not great. I think this conclusion was formed throughout the test.

The most attractive part of the Canon 700D is its flip-down, swivel touchscreen display. It perfectly complements the capabilities of a DSLR. The hybrid AF is also very pleasing - accurate, fairly fast and reasonable.

The most annoying thing we encountered during testing was the drop in autofocus accuracy when there was a lack of light. And, perhaps, the noise level in dark scenes is too high for a device with an APS-C matrix.

But in general, Canon 700D holds a solid "four" and will become a good companion for a beginner or not too "pushed" in the quality of the amateur photographer.

Gallery

As usual, we remind you that the pictures in the gallery are not artistic, but test ones. And, as usual, there are many portraits here showing that the Canon EOS 700D gives very good plastic at low sensitivity. Then, already at the ISO 800 - 1600 level, the plastic gradually disappears, and the Canon 700D shots become similar to the work of a compact camera.

Gallery

Canon conventionally divides its SLR cameras into three groups - for beginners, for enthusiasts and for professionals. Our guest today leads the starter group - this is the best Canon hobbyist machine you can buy today. Before we part ways with thousands of American presidents, however, let's get to know the 700D better.

Design and ergonomics

At first glance at the Canon 700D, it is clear that this is a representative of the digital photo classics. The black body looks stern, no "tweaks". Exterior materials deserve all praise: the plastic is pleasant to the touch, without a hint of cheapness.

The device is built according to the classic scheme of amateur cameras - without an additional LCD display on the top panel. On the right is a moderately tight wheel for selecting shooting modes without a lock, coaxially with the power switch. As with other current Canon models, it includes a video mode.

There is a separate hardware button to select the ISO value, next to it is the parameter wheel and the Shutter button.

The artificial lighting unit consists of a pop-up flash unit and a hot shoe for on-camera flash or synchronizer. There is also a stereo microphone. The rise of the built-in flash is "electrified": it will not open when the camera is powered off.

The rear panel has a swivel LCD touchscreen with two degrees of freedom: in the stowed position, you can protect the screen from possible damage.

On the hardware buttons, the most important operational adjustments are made: exposure compensation, white balance, drive modes and autofocus control, including manual selection of the phase sensor point.

The only complaint is that the hardware button for choosing the image style in JPEG, I would prefer to control the metering mode, after all, I have to do this more often.

The memory card is installed in the compartment on the right side of the case - you can change the card even if the device is mounted on a tripod.

The battery is traditionally located in a shaft on the bottom edge of the case. The tripod socket is located on the optical axis of the lens.

The front panel only has a timer indicator, flash up buttons and aperture repeater, both of which are to the left of the lens.

There are two plugs on the left panel that cover the jacks for connecting a wired remote control (there is only one IR receiver for the infrared remote control and it is on the battery grip, in front), a microphone, HDMI and USB.

The weight of the camera without a lens with a battery and a memory card is 580 g - a little, especially after a day's photo walk.

The rubber pads not only frame the battery grip, but also sit under the thumb.

The location of the controls is well thought out, the owners of even rather large palms can comfortably hold the device with one hand, and without the help of the left hand, you can change almost all the most important settings.

Functionality

The Canon 700D features an 18-megapixel (5184 x 3456) 22.3 x 14.9 mm CMOS sensor with built-in phase information acquisition for focusing needs. The crop factor is 1.6.

The range of ISO sensitivity extends from 100 to 6400 in video and 12800 in photos, there is a "doubler" up to 25600.

A 14-bit DIGIC 5 processor is responsible for data processing.

The electronically controlled shutter provides a shutter speed range of 30 to 1 / 4000s, which allows for most creative techniques, with the exception, perhaps, of ultra-fast shooting (but fans do not indulge in such things). If you need to open the aperture of a high-aperture lens as much as possible in bright sun, just buy a good ND filter, it will come in handy when shooting with long exposure in normal light.

The burst speed in both RAW and JPEG reaches 5 fps - the result is not outstanding, but other cameras are bought for reports and sports photography, and the 700D perfectly works out "everyday" situations.

The difference in buffer capacity. For RAW this is 6 frames (i.e. a little over a second of the event), for JPEG it is already 22 (almost four seconds, which is really a lot). After filling, the speed drops to 1.2-1.5 fps, the check was carried out with a fast Kingston 64 GB SDXC UHS-I U3 card.

The optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment shows approximately 95% of the area of ​​the future frame, magnification - x0.85. The viewfinder is bright enough, although brightness drops slightly at the edges. If you are not satisfied with these figures, just switch to Live View mode, there is a tenfold increase and you can temporarily raise the sensitivity.

The photographer's face proximity sensor works well, it turns off the LCD screen when looking through the optical viewfinder.

There are actually two phase sensors for automatic focusing.

A classic "mirror" nine-point, similar to the one installed in a higher-end 60D camera, and all the points are cross-shaped. Their location in the frame is good; both the golden section lines and the quarters are captured. The choice can be entrusted to the automation, or you can do it yourself, the enumeration is carried out with the wheel while the button is pressed, there is an indication in the optical viewfinder.

The main complaint concerns the backlight: there is no constant light, a stroboscope flash is used instead, this can frighten a child or draw unwanted attention to the photographer.

The second sensor is the matrix itself, into which the elements for determining the phase of light are integrated.

As already mentioned, the AF system in Live View mode and during video shooting is not fully phase-dependent, it is hybrid, i.e. phase information is used for coarse focusing, and finally the sharpness is adjusted using the contrast method.

The speed and accuracy of focusing in mirror mode is commendable - even in low light, the camera performs well. But the engineers still have to work on the hybrid system. The fact that it exists is a definite plus. The accuracy of the work is high; during the test, misses occurred at the level of statistical error. But the speed is poor.

The DIGIC 5 processor allowed Canon engineers to add a number of interesting functions of "computational" photography - HDR, shooting without a tripod in low light conditions, correction of lens distortions (vignetting, chromatic aberration).

High ISO noise reduction occurs when four frames taken in succession at fast shutter speeds are combined into one. The main condition is the absence of moving objects.

Three-inch LCD with 1,040,000 image elements, Clear View II TFT matrix. The image quality is excellent, if you raise the brightness to the maximum, then shooting in bright sunlight will not create problems.

The sensor is made using capacitive technology. The sensitivity is high, as is the positioning accuracy. Simple gestures are supported, two-finger touch is recognized.

Rechargeable battery LP-E8 allows you to take approximately 550 frames on a single charge.

Image quality

As usual, the raw files from the camera, JPEG and RAW, can be downloaded for self-study at this link.

Automatic white balance provides correct color reproduction in most shooting situations. At standard settings, the saturation is normal, only in red colors you sometimes want to lower it a little.

Noise is no longer a problem in digital photography at ISO below 3200. That is why there are no files with ISO 200-1600 among the examples. From ISO 3200, the quality degradation becomes noticeable. The nature of noise is traditional for Canon devices - soft and unobtrusive. If you like a "sleek" picture, just set the maximum noise reduction strength through the menu: examples are made with average parameters.

JPEG files allow you to print a normally exposed image taken at ISO 6400 in 20x30 cm format. The only problem is the narrowing of the dynamic range in the shadows, which means that fine details will disappear there.

Tinker with RAW and you can get a hard copy of the same size from a file taken at ISO 12800. Yes, noise will be visible, as well as general sluggishness due to the reduced dynamic range. However, some five years ago, a similar result was at ISO 800, which is as much as four exposure stops!

Video

The device shoots Full HD video at up to 30 fps with progressive scan. On the big screen, the picture looks good, the colors are natural and not flashy. When shooting at high ISO settings, noise naturally becomes noticeable, but it does not spoil the image.

Equipment

Several options for delivery sets are offered on the Ukrainian market. They are distinguished by the presence / absence of the lens and its model.

In preparing the material, we used a kit with an excellent universal lens 18-135 / 3.5-5.6 with optical stabilizer and STM-drive, which provides quiet and smooth focusing when shooting video.

It is an ideal choice for those who are not ready to purchase several lenses: the range of equivalent focal lengths covers the most commonly used range of 28-200 mm, and although the dimensions and weight, although larger than a "regular" kit lens, look very attractive compared to professional optics.

Outcomes

Canon EOS 700D - excellent SLR camera for the hobbyist and a second (spare) for the professional, the 700D confirmed Canon's reputation for high-end equipment.

	Canon EOS 700D kit (18-135mm) EF-S IS STM 20 466 - 23 139 UAH Compare prices
Camera category	Reflex camera
A type	CMOS
The size	22.3 × 14.9
Megapixels	18
Maximum frame size	5184 × 3456
Interchangeable lens	+ (Canon EF)
	28-216
Maximum aperture	3,5-5,6
Optical zoom	7x
	0,5
	there is no data
ISO sensitivity	auto, 100-12800
Exposure range, sec	30-1/4000
	+/+/+
Manual focus	depends on the lens
Digital zoom	—
White balance
Continuous shooting, frames / sec.	5
Exposure compensation, EV	+/-5, 1/3 (1/2)
Exposure metering
Built-in flash modes
File types	JPEG, RAW
	1920 × 1080 (30fps)
Video format	MPEG-4, H.264
Viewfinder	optic
Live View (for DSLRs)	+
	3 ″, 1040000
Swivel screen	+
	optical
External flash socket	+
Built-in microphone	+
Memory cards	SD (SDHC, SDXC)
Built-in memory, MB	—
Interface	USB 2.0, HDMI
Nutrition	Li-Ion battery
Charger	+
Dimensions (W × H × D)	133x100x79
Weight	580

Megapixels 18 Maximum frame size 5184x3456 Interchangeable lens + (Canon EF / EF-S) Focal length, 35mm equivalent 28-216 Maximum aperture f / 3.5-5.6 Optical zoom 7x Minimum focusing distance, m (normal mode) 0,5 Minimum focusing distance, m (macro mode) 0,05 ISO sensitivity auto, 100-12800 Exposure range, sec 30-1/4000 Modes: Shutter / Aperture Priority / Manual +/+/+ Manual focus depends on the lens Digital zoom - White balance auto, 10 presets, manual Continuous shooting, frames / sec. 5 Exposure compensation, EV +/-5, 1/3 (1/2) Exposure metering matrix, spot, center-weighted Built-in flash modes auto, forced firing, slow sync, flash off, red-eye reduction File types JPEG, RAW Max. frame size; frames / sec. (fps) 1920x1080 (30fps) Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Viewfinder optic Live View (for DSLRs) + LCD-screen (diagonal in inches; number of pixels) 3", 1040000 Swivel screen + Image stabilization system depends on the lens External flash socket + Built-in microphone + Memory cards SD (SDHC, SDXC) Built-in memory, MB - Interface USB 2.0, HDMI Nutrition Li-Ion battery Charger + Dimensions, mm 133x100x79 Weight, g 580

Step into the world of DSLR and unleash your creativity. The 18-megapixel sensor delivers stunning photos and videos, while the easy-to-use Clear View II vari-angle LCD touchscreen makes shooting a pleasure.

Excellent image quality

Capture every detail with the 18MP Hybrid CMOS AF sensor. The EOS 700D produces low noise images that can be printed at high resolution or cropped and re-composited.

The ideal standard lens for aspiring photographers

An affordable standard zoom lens suitable for a wide range of scenes. Smooth, near-silent focusing when shooting movies with Stepper Drive Technology (STM) and Tracking AF for movies. An Image Stabilizer with a 4-stop effect reduces camera shake.

Full HD video

Shoot video in 1080p resolution with automatic or manual control to the optimal level. Hybrid AF technology provides automatic continuous focusing when shooting movies. The EOS 700D supports near-silent AF tracking for movies using compatible lenses with STM technology. Stereo sound recording is carried out using the built-in or external microphone.

Track movement dynamics

Track moving subjects with the 9-point cross-type AF system, even if they move within the scene. Continuous shooting at 5 fps in bursts of up to 22 shots means you never miss the decisive moment.

Open up new angles

Compose photos and videos at new and interesting angles with the 77mm (3.0 ”) Clear View II 3: 2 Variable Angle LCD Touchscreen. Shoot overhead, or take an impressive ground level angle.

Touch control

The EOS 700D is easy to use right from the start. Focus and capture with one touch of the camera touch screen, and view images with finger swiping and drag and drop.

Scene Intelligent Mode

Easily create great shots. Canon Scene Intelligent Auto analyzes the scene and automatically selects the most appropriate camera settings.

Creative Next Steps

Choose and view creative filter effects from a wide variety of effects such as Grainy B / W, Toy Camera, and Miniature Effect. Theme-based Scene Modes automatically adjust to the appropriate setting for the subject, while Creative Auto provides a user-friendly interface to control factors such as background blur.

Full control

When you're ready to take your photography to the next level, choose Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority or Manual for complete control over your shots.

Excellent low light performance

Shoot great photos without flash, even in low light, to capture the true ambience of the scene. The ISO range of the EOS 700D is ISO 100-12800 (expandable up to ISO 25600).

Excellent results in difficult conditions

In HDR mode, the camera takes three shots at different exposures and combines them into one, preserving details in both shadows and highlights. In handheld night mode, the EOS 700D takes multiple shots at high shutter speeds and combines them into a single frame to eliminate motion blur.

Experiment with the EOS system

Take your photography to the next level with the wide range of lenses, accessories and flashes that make up the EOS System.