Basically its performance is the same level as Maxxum/Dynax 7D, but further improvements and additional functions are provided as follows: - Compact body (size and weight are reduced approx. 22% compared to Maxxum/Dynax 7D) - Simple operation - CC (color compensation) filter (color effect from green and magenta) in white balance bracketing and color temperature. - Digital subject program selection and Color mode/DEC to offer optimum control for scene. - Enlarged playback of RAW image. (It was only enabled for RAW+JPEG with Maxxum/Dynax 7D.) - Automatic vertical image rotation in playback mode. (on/off selectable) - 1 second start-up time (approx.) (approx. 2 sec. with Maxxum/Dynax 7D) - Power saving design. Approx. 550 frames is achieved in test conditions compliant to CIPA standard. (400 frames with Maxxum/Dynax 7D)