Canon 50D vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

APS-C 369.7mm²
15.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

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1/2 inch 30.7mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 50D
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 40D 40D vs 50D
Successor:	Canon 60D 50D vs 60D
General
Model Number:	50D	Z900EXR
Alternate Model Number(s):		Z900EXR
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Ultra Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1399.00	$279.95
Street Price:	$999.95	$119.75
Date Available:	2008-10-15	2011-05-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	29.0 oz (822 g) includes batteries	5.3 oz (151 g) includes batteries
Size:	5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in. (146 x 108 x 74 mm)	4.0 x 2.3 x 0.7 in. (101 x 59 x 18 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Fujifilm
Effective Megapixels:	15.1	16.0
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	1.39 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)	4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2304 x 1728 (4.0 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 7680 x 1080 (8.3 MP, Other), 7680 x 720 (5.5 MP, Other), 3840 x 1080 (4.1 MP, Other), 3840 x 720 (2.8 MP, Other), 2560 x 1080 (2.8 MP, Other), 2560 x 720 (1.8 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2	JPEG (Exif Ver 2.3)
Continuous-mode frames/second:	6.3	12.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1920x1080 (30) 1280x720 (30) 640x480 (30)
Movie File Format:		H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	Yes	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	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; 13 elements in 11 groups
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	45 - 216mm	28 - 140mm
Focal Length (actual):	28 - 135mm	5 - 25mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.82x	5.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5-22 (W), f/5.6-36 (T)	F3.9 / F6.2 (Wide), F4.9 / F8 (Telephoto)
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 5x (25x with optical zoom)
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 / Auto area / Touch & Track (Touch & Track mode) / Portion of touch (Touch EXR Auto mode, Touch & Shoot mode); Single AF / Continuous AF (EXR AUTO, Movie) type
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, 6400* (*M or S modes)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K	Auto, Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light
Shutter Speed Range:	1/8000 - 30 sec	1/2000 - 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 Multi 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 mode (Auto / Resolution priority / High ISO & Low noise priority / Dynamic range priority), Auto, High-speed movie(80 / 160 / 320 fps.), Dynamic range, Face Detection, Auto red-eye removal, Touch & Shoot, Face recognition, Film simulation, Motion panorama360,Auto release, Natural Light, Natural light & with Flash, Portrait, Portrait enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Dog, Cat
Self Timer:	10 or 2 seconds	2, 10, Couple Timer / Group Timer / Auto-shutter(dog, cat) / Auto release seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II	Red-eye removal OFF : Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro. Red-eye removal ON : Red-eye Reduction, Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens aperture dependent	Auto ISO: Wide : Approx. 30cm - 3.0m / 1ft. - 9.8ft.; Telephoto : Approx. 1.0m - 2.1m / 3.3ft. - 6.9ft.
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 / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	No
Uncompressed Format:	14-bit RAW, sRAW1, sRAW2
Movie File Format:		H.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Included Memory:	No memory included	63.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
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	Mini HDMI

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	12.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	43
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):		220 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
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).	16-megapixel EXR CMOS sensor, New EXR Auto mode featuring 27 scenes, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, 3.5" Touch LCD, 1600% wide dynamic range, High speed shooting at up to 12 frames per second, 1080p H.264 (MOV) 30fps movies, Motion Panorama 360 Mode, mini HDMI output. Available in red, black, pink, white, blue and silver.