Camera Brand EXIF Data Guide
Every camera manufacturer stores EXIF metadata differently. Explore our guides to understand the specific metadata fields, MakerNote data, and privacy considerations for each brand.
Canon
Canon holds a dominant position in the DSLR and mirrorless camera market, competing closely with Nikon and Sony. Their E...
8 models · 8 brand-specific fields
Nikon
Nikon is one of the top three camera manufacturers globally, alongside Canon and Sony. Their Z-mount mirrorless system i...
8 models · 8 brand-specific fields
Sony
Sony is the market leader in full-frame mirrorless cameras and the largest supplier of image sensors to other camera man...
8 models · 8 brand-specific fields
Fujifilm
Fujifilm occupies a unique niche with its X-series APS-C and GFX medium-format mirrorless systems. They are especially p...
8 models · 8 brand-specific fields
Panasonic
Panasonic competes in two segments: Micro Four Thirds with their G-series cameras and full-frame with their S-series cam...
8 models · 7 brand-specific fields
Olympus (OM System)
OM System (formerly Olympus) serves a dedicated niche of photographers who value compact size, extreme weather sealing, ...
8 models · 7 brand-specific fields
Leica
Leica occupies the ultra-premium segment of the camera market. Their M-series rangefinders, SL-series mirrorless cameras...
8 models · 6 brand-specific fields
Pentax
Pentax occupies a niche position as the only major brand still developing new DSLRs. They appeal to photographers who pr...
8 models · 7 brand-specific fields
Samsung
Samsung is the world's largest smartphone manufacturer, and Galaxy phones are one of the most common sources of digital ...
8 models · 6 brand-specific fields
Apple (iPhone)
The iPhone is the world's most popular camera by volume of photos taken. Apple's tight hardware-software integration ena...
8 models · 7 brand-specific fields
Google (Pixel)
Google Pixel phones are considered the benchmark for computational photography. While Pixel has a smaller market share t...
8 models · 6 brand-specific fields
Huawei
Huawei was the world's second-largest smartphone maker before US trade restrictions limited its access to Google service...
8 models · 5 brand-specific fields
DJI
DJI dominates the consumer and prosumer drone market with over 70% market share. Their Mavic, Air, Mini, and Inspire ser...
8 models · 11 brand-specific fields
GoPro
GoPro is the dominant brand in the action camera market. Their HERO series cameras are the standard for sports, adventur...
8 models · 7 brand-specific fields
Hasselblad
Hasselblad occupies the ultra-premium segment of the medium format camera market, competing with Fujifilm GFX and Phase ...
8 models · 6 brand-specific fields
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Try the Photo Metadata ViewerUnderstanding Camera-Specific EXIF Data
While all cameras record standard EXIF fields like aperture, shutter speed, and ISO, each manufacturer also embeds proprietary data in a section called MakerNote. This section contains brand-specific information that only that manufacturer's cameras record.
For example, Nikon cameras record the total shutter count, Canon cameras embed the owner's name, and DJI drones log gimbal angles and flight speed. Understanding these brand-specific fields helps you get more information from your photos and be aware of what data you're sharing.
Our guides above cover the most popular camera brands, including dedicated cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Fujifilm, as well as smartphone cameras from Apple, Google, Samsung, and Huawei, and specialty devices from DJI and GoPro.