Canon announces EOS 1300D SLR with WiFi

Canon announces a new entry-level DSLR. The EOS 1300D offers a number of minor innovations compared to its predecessor, the 1200D. The new model has WiFi and NFC, a faster processor and a higher-resolution LCD. The 18-megapixel sensor remains the same.

The EOS 1300D has a Digic 4+ image processor, which is slightly faster than the Digic 4 chip in the 1200D. It is not known what this will mean in practice. In terms of shooting speed, the new model offers no improvements on paper, the maximum speed is still 3fps. The camera will probably be able to process the images faster, which can be useful, for example, when applying the built-in effect filters.

The 3″ LCD on the back has a resolution of 640×480 pixels. That is an improvement over the 1200D which has a LCD with 480×320 pixels. The autofocus system with nine focus points has not changed. The housing weighs without lens, but including battery and memory card, 485 grams.

As in the 1200D, which came out in early 2014, there is an 18-megapixel aps-c sized sensor in the 1300D. The ISO range runs from 100 to 6400 and can be digitally expanded to an equivalent of ISO 12,800. Filming is possible in full HD resolution at 30, 25 or 24 fps.

With NFC, the Canon EOS 1300D can quickly establish a WiFi connection with a smartphone or tablet with the Canon Camera Connect app installed. Photos can then be sent to the mobile device, or the camera can be controlled remotely.

The Canon EOS 1300D will be on sale from April. The body without lens has a suggested retail price of 379.99 euros. A kit with 18-55 IS II lens will cost €489.99. There is also a kit with cheaper 18-55 mm DC III, which has no image stabilization, for 439.99 euros. This makes the new model considerably more expensive than the EOS 1200D, which is currently for sale with an 18-55 mm IS II kit lens from 329 euros.