Despite the mirrorless era in the system camera market, classic DSLR models continue to be more important and popular products for companies such as Nikon and Canon. The latter continues to scale back its DSLR offerings and has introduced the world's lightest and most compact DSLR with a swivel display, the EOS 250D (in some markets, the EOS Rebel SL3 or EOS 200D II).
With body dimensions (without lens) of only 122,4 Γ 92,6 Γ 69,8 mm, the weight of the model is 449 grams (including battery and SDXC format card). The specifications are strongly reminiscent of the Canon EOS M50 mirrorless camera. This camera is equipped with the same 24,1-megapixel APS-C sensor, DIGIC 8 processor, 3,0-inch flip-out touchscreen for vlogging and self-portrait lovers, and 4K video support (with some very significant limitations). Most importantly, this is the first Canon EOS model to feature Dual Pixel CMOS AF and Live View Eye Detection (143 autofocus points).
Professional photographers often prefer DSLRs, which use separate phase-difference autofocus systems, which can sometimes shoot subjects faster than mirrorless cameras. In the case of the 250D, an optical system with 9 AF points is offered when shooting through the optical viewfinder.
In addition, Canon's aforementioned Dual Pixel system is built right into the sensor and delivers fast, accurate autofocus for 1080p video and Live Picture shooting. Even if it's not that fast, the very presence of tracking autofocus is already a big plus for a budget DSLR.
The EOS 250D is also Canon's first camera in its class to support 4K (25fps) video recording. Unfortunately, in this mode, you cannot use the phase detection pixels built into the image sensor, but you have to rely only on contrast autofocus. This significantly undermines the capabilities of autofocus and video shooting.
In addition, information is captured not from the entire sensor, but from a 1,6 times cropped one, as on the EOS M50, as a result of which the effective sensor size is smaller than that of Micro Four Thirds format cameras. The Canon 250D also lacks mechanical stabilization built into the body (optical - only on compatible lenses), and when shooting video, digital is used, which introduces additional framing. Videos can be recorded up to 30 minutes long.
As for other specs, the device can shoot at 5 fps, the ISO range goes up to 25 (extended to 600), and the battery is capable of capturing a whopping 51 photos on a single charge (200 in Live View). Of course, along with JPEG, shooting in 1600-bit RAW format (third versions from Canon) is supported.
There is built-in support for Wi-Fi 802.11n, Bluetooth LE, PAL/NTSC outputs (integrated with USB), mini-HDMI, a hot shoe for an external flash, and a 3,5mm stereo port for an external microphone. The box includes the camera, EF eyecup, RF-3 camera body cap, EW-400D-N wide strap, LC-E17E charger, LP-E17 battery, power cable, and user manual.
There are both manual settings and a host of automatic programs, including a "Creative Assistant" mode, which is designed to give beginners tips to unlock the potential of the camera. Among the new special scenes, we can mention the "smooth skin", which is obviously intended for self-portraits.
The Canon EOS 250D will go on sale in late April for $600 (US) or $750 with the EF-S 18-55mm f/4-5,6 IS lens. Available in black and silver versions. At this price, its closest competitor is probably the $3500 D500 DSLR, and despite the limitations mentioned in 4K shooting, the 250D looks noticeably better at a slightly higher price.
Source: 3dnews.ru