- APS-C 369.7mm2
- 15.1 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Go in depth with our full Canon 50D Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the 50D.
- 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Fujifilm Z700EXR Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon 40D
40D vs 50D |
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Successor: |
Canon 60D
50D vs 60D |
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General | ||
Model Number: | 50D | Z700EXR |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Ultra Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1399.00 | $279.95 |
Street Price: | $999.95 | |
Date Available: | 2008-10-15 | 2010-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
29.0 oz
(822 g)
includes batteries |
5.6 oz
(158 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
5.7 x
4.2 x
2.9 in. (146 x 108 x 74 mm) |
3.9 x
2.3 x
0.8 in. (98 x 59 x 20 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | SuperCCD EXR |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon | Fujifilm |
Effective Megapixels: | 15.1 | 12.0 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/2 inch |
Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 30.72mm2 (6.4mm x 4.8mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.99 microns | 1.60 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3, 16:9 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 63 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.8 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.4 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 696 | |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4752 x 3168
(15.1 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2352 x 1568 (3.7 MP, 3:2) |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9) |
Image File Format: | JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 | JPEG (EXIF 2.2) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 6.3 | 1.6 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | No | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) |
|
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | Yes | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Canon EF/EF-S | n/a |
Lens: | Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM | Fujinon Zoom; 12 Lenses in 10 Groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 45 - 216mm | 35 - 175mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 28 - 135mm | 6.4 - 32mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 4.82x | 5.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5-22 (W), f/5.6-36 (T) | f/3.9 / 6.4 (wide); f/4.7 / 8.0 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
9 -
80 cm 3.5 - 31.5 in |
|
Filter Thread: | 72.0mm | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4.4x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9 cross-type AF points, f/2.8 rotated cross center point | Contrast Detection: Center fixed, Auto area, Place of touch (Touch&Shoot mode) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | Yes | No |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 95% coverage, 0.95x mag., 22mm eyepoint. -3 to +1 diopter | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.59x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.95x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.5 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 920,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100 - 3200 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H1=6400, H2=12800 | Auto,100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200* (* 6 megapixels max.) |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K | Auto, Fine, Shade, Incandescent light, Fluorescent light 1(Daylight), Fluorescent light 2(Warm White), Fluorescent light 3(Cool White) |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/1000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 35-zone Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (9%), Spot (3.8%) | TTL 256-zone metering |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | No |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Creative Auto, Green Zone, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Action, Night Portrait, Flash Off, User1, User2 | EXR, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Portrait, Portrait enhancer,Landscape, Sport, Night, Night(Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Dog, Cat, Pro Focus, Pro Low-light |
Self Timer: | 10 or 2 seconds | 2, 10, Couple. Group, Auto-shutter (dog, cat) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | E-TTL II | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-eye Reduction Auto/Forced Flash/Suppressed Flash/Slow Synchro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens aperture dependent | Wide angle: Approx. 0.6m / 2.0 ft. to 3.9m / 12.8 ft.; Telephoto: Approx. 0.9m / 3.0 ft. to 3.2m / 10.5 ft.; Macro: Approx. 0.3m / 1.0 ft.to 0.8m / 2.6 ft. |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC Sync | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 | SD / SDHC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | No |
Uncompressed Format: | 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2 | |
Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | |
Included Memory: | No memory included | 30.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Optional | |
Connections (extended): | N3-type push-in terminal, HDMI mini out | Simple/IrSS (only Japan version) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 6.3 | 1.6 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 43 | 5 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.13 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.120 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.24 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.063 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View: Full AF, Quick Mode: 0.85s Prefocus, Quick Mode: 0.108s Full AF, Face Detect: 1.97s Full AF, Live Mode: 2.06s | |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.5 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 1.9 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 170 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 640 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary BP-511/A, BP-512; BG-E2N Battery Grip | Proprietary NP-45A |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeble | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium-ion rechargeble | 1 x Proprietary NP-45A Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | Digital Photo Professional, EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX and ImageBrowser | MyFinePix Studio CDROM |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, Mac OS X. | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 15.1-megapixel upgrade to 40D: APS-C, DIGIC IV, 920K LCD, HDMI Out, Vignetting Correction, AF Microadjustment for up to 20 lenses, new Creative Auto exposure mode, 4-step adjustable high-ISO NR, 4-step adjustable ALO, 6.3 fps, Face Detection in LV mode. Native ISO range, 1/3 stop adjustable up to 3,200. H1 is 6,400, H2 is 12,800. Variable RAW (15.1MP (L), 7.1MP(M), 3.8MP(S) in RAW). | Dual Image Stabilization (CCD-shift, High ISO), EXR Sensor, 720p HD Movies, 3.5" Wide Touch Screen LCD, Auto Scene Recognition, Face and Pet Detection, Easy Web Upload, 'Super Intelligent' Flash. Available in black, red or silver. |