18.0 effective megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor

Dual DIGIC 4 image processors with 14-bit processing[2]

Liveview mode

100% viewfinder frame coverage with 1.0× magnification

1080p HD video recording at 24p, 25p and 30p with drop frame timing

720p HD video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz)[5]

480p ED video recording at 50p (50 Hz) and 60p (59.94 Hz)

8.0 frames per second continuous shooting

ISO sensitivity 100–6400 (expandable to 12,800)

3.0-inch Clear View II LCD screen with 640 × 480 (921,600 dots) resolution

19-point auto-focus system, all cross-type. Center point is high precision, double cross-type at f/2.8 or faster

63-zone color sensitive metering system

built-in Speedlite transmitter

Magnesium alloy body

Popup flash

Weather sealing (light resistance to water and dust)